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· May 1
It's finally here: Our photo issue! Check out all the winners of our 2025 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest.
Read the May issue now at desertcompanion.com, or find a newsstand to pick up a copy, this time with four cover designs!
📷 John Gilday, Jose Devalos, Sydney Carnevale, Ron Rierson
Read the May issue now at desertcompanion.com, or find a newsstand to pick up a copy, this time with four cover designs!
📷 John Gilday, Jose Devalos, Sydney Carnevale, Ron Rierson
🧵: An Executive Order from the White House directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR, PBS, and other public media services.
May 13, 2025 at 3:47 AM
🧵: An Executive Order from the White House directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR, PBS, and other public media services.
In case you missed it, check out the winning photos from our 2025 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest, and see more from the event below! knpr.org/fon2025
May 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In case you missed it, check out the winning photos from our 2025 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest, and see more from the event below! knpr.org/fon2025
Public media thrives because of amazing individuals like YOU! Your generosity fuels a huge source of funding, and your engagement drives our impact. YOU are the reason we keep going. Join us for #PMGD2025 and contribute today to make a lasting difference in public media: tinyurl.com/4dnxt8yt ❤️
May 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Public media thrives because of amazing individuals like YOU! Your generosity fuels a huge source of funding, and your engagement drives our impact. YOU are the reason we keep going. Join us for #PMGD2025 and contribute today to make a lasting difference in public media: tinyurl.com/4dnxt8yt ❤️
It's finally here: Our photo issue! Check out all the winners of our 2025 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest.
Read the May issue now at desertcompanion.com, or find a newsstand to pick up a copy, this time with four cover designs!
📷 John Gilday, Jose Devalos, Sydney Carnevale, Ron Rierson
Read the May issue now at desertcompanion.com, or find a newsstand to pick up a copy, this time with four cover designs!
📷 John Gilday, Jose Devalos, Sydney Carnevale, Ron Rierson
May 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It's finally here: Our photo issue! Check out all the winners of our 2025 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest.
Read the May issue now at desertcompanion.com, or find a newsstand to pick up a copy, this time with four cover designs!
📷 John Gilday, Jose Devalos, Sydney Carnevale, Ron Rierson
Read the May issue now at desertcompanion.com, or find a newsstand to pick up a copy, this time with four cover designs!
📷 John Gilday, Jose Devalos, Sydney Carnevale, Ron Rierson
The House recently passed legislation to require people to prove they are U.S. citizens when they register to vote. Native American groups, however, argue the proposal, if signed into law, would make it difficult for tribal members.
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April 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The House recently passed legislation to require people to prove they are U.S. citizens when they register to vote. Native American groups, however, argue the proposal, if signed into law, would make it difficult for tribal members.
➡️ Hear or read the story: tinyurl.com/3k2frfbe
➡️ Hear or read the story: tinyurl.com/3k2frfbe
Some of the country’s most beloved national parks – including many across the West – could see substantial jumps in the number of extremely hot days in the coming decades, according to a new report.
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➡️ Hear or read more: tinyurl.com/cxm8ryw4
April 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Some of the country’s most beloved national parks – including many across the West – could see substantial jumps in the number of extremely hot days in the coming decades, according to a new report.
➡️ Hear or read more: tinyurl.com/cxm8ryw4
➡️ Hear or read more: tinyurl.com/cxm8ryw4
Cloufee & Tea is the first coffee shop in Las Vegas whose main barista is Adam – a stationary robot who knows not only how to make drinks but also talk to customers and remember faces. tinyurl.com/5ysvw2ym
Robot or barista? This Las Vegas cafe has both
Can robots do the job of humans? We know it’s done in car factories. But what about in places where human interaction is more intimate?
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April 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Cloufee & Tea is the first coffee shop in Las Vegas whose main barista is Adam – a stationary robot who knows not only how to make drinks but also talk to customers and remember faces. tinyurl.com/5ysvw2ym
Homelessness is growing throughout Nevada, but especially in Clark County. Now, plans are being made for a 20-acre site on Charleston and Jones boulevards to create the project, called Campus for Hope.
➡️ Hear more: tinyurl.com/yurrfyyx
➡️ Hear more: tinyurl.com/yurrfyyx
April 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Homelessness is growing throughout Nevada, but especially in Clark County. Now, plans are being made for a 20-acre site on Charleston and Jones boulevards to create the project, called Campus for Hope.
➡️ Hear more: tinyurl.com/yurrfyyx
➡️ Hear more: tinyurl.com/yurrfyyx
Las Vegas resident Alex Honnold is perhaps the most famous rock climber in the world. Lesser known — but in some ways equally remarkable — are the feats of Honnold’s mother, Dierdre Wolownick.
Hear our full interview: tinyurl.com/2bw436cn
Hear our full interview: tinyurl.com/2bw436cn
Mom of 'Free Solo' climber, this Las Vegas resident is just as impressive
Las Vegas resident Alex Honnold is perhaps the most famous rock climber in the world. Lesser known — but just as impressive — is his mother.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Las Vegas resident Alex Honnold is perhaps the most famous rock climber in the world. Lesser known — but in some ways equally remarkable — are the feats of Honnold’s mother, Dierdre Wolownick.
Hear our full interview: tinyurl.com/2bw436cn
Hear our full interview: tinyurl.com/2bw436cn
The loss of support could make it much harder to inspect factories producing things like baby formula, eye drops, cinnamon and a range of generic drugs, all of which have had manufacturing problems that led to recalls in recent years.
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➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/3962tn7b
April 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The loss of support could make it much harder to inspect factories producing things like baby formula, eye drops, cinnamon and a range of generic drugs, all of which have had manufacturing problems that led to recalls in recent years.
➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/3962tn7b
➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/3962tn7b
The Trump administration is opening up almost 113 million acres of land to logging. That’s nearly 60% of our nation’s forests, and they’re mostly in our region.
➡️ See, read and hear more: tinyurl.com/3nzbuyzf
➡️ See, read and hear more: tinyurl.com/3nzbuyzf
April 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Trump administration is opening up almost 113 million acres of land to logging. That’s nearly 60% of our nation’s forests, and they’re mostly in our region.
➡️ See, read and hear more: tinyurl.com/3nzbuyzf
➡️ See, read and hear more: tinyurl.com/3nzbuyzf
Do you have tickets to Mondays Dark yet? Our event is less than two weeks away at The Space, and we cannot wait to see what incredible talent they have in store! Let's raise #10kIn90Minutes for Nevada Public Radio, celebrating Cinco de Mayo!
➡️ Get your tickets now at thespaceLV.com.
➡️ Get your tickets now at thespaceLV.com.
April 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Do you have tickets to Mondays Dark yet? Our event is less than two weeks away at The Space, and we cannot wait to see what incredible talent they have in store! Let's raise #10kIn90Minutes for Nevada Public Radio, celebrating Cinco de Mayo!
➡️ Get your tickets now at thespaceLV.com.
➡️ Get your tickets now at thespaceLV.com.
This Earth Day, many of us are thinking of ways to keep our communities clean. Recycling is one of those ways, but it can be confusing. At the end of last year, we spoke with some experts about what you can recycle, how and where.
♻️ Hear the full segment or read more: tinyurl.com/2x8257ua
♻️ Hear the full segment or read more: tinyurl.com/2x8257ua
How and what do you recycle in Southern Nevada? We'll tell you
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, the EPA estimates that waste in the U.S. increases by more than 25%, or by about 1 million tons. That’s 2 billion pounds of garbage.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This Earth Day, many of us are thinking of ways to keep our communities clean. Recycling is one of those ways, but it can be confusing. At the end of last year, we spoke with some experts about what you can recycle, how and where.
♻️ Hear the full segment or read more: tinyurl.com/2x8257ua
♻️ Hear the full segment or read more: tinyurl.com/2x8257ua
One policymaker who supports Trump’s goals is Mark Amodei, who is in the U.S. House representing Northern Nevada. He’s in a unique position as a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
So, where does Nevada’s lone Congressional Republican stand on the issues? tinyurl.com/5fbynr6p
So, where does Nevada’s lone Congressional Republican stand on the issues? tinyurl.com/5fbynr6p
Where does Nevada’s lone congressional Republican stand on the issues?
One policymaker who supports the administration’s goals is Mark Amodei, who is in the U.S. House representing large parts of Northern Nevada.
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April 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
One policymaker who supports Trump’s goals is Mark Amodei, who is in the U.S. House representing Northern Nevada. He’s in a unique position as a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
So, where does Nevada’s lone Congressional Republican stand on the issues? tinyurl.com/5fbynr6p
So, where does Nevada’s lone Congressional Republican stand on the issues? tinyurl.com/5fbynr6p
About 40% of women fall into the categories ranging from dense to extremely dense breasts — putting them at higher risk of developing cancer. When is magnetic resonance imaging, known as MRI, or other follow-up imaging a good idea? tinyurl.com/mr2bsu88
Diagnosed with 'dense breasts'? You may need more than a mammogram
About 40% of women have dense or extremely dense breasts. Online risk assessment tools can help women decide if a breast MRI is a good idea.
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April 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
About 40% of women fall into the categories ranging from dense to extremely dense breasts — putting them at higher risk of developing cancer. When is magnetic resonance imaging, known as MRI, or other follow-up imaging a good idea? tinyurl.com/mr2bsu88
We know President Donald Trump’s tariffs are here, so what might it look like later this year? Can we even begin to predict what will happen?
It’s maybe the biggest question on everyone’s mind, but especially two economists we spoke with; hear the full interview: tinyurl.com/2c48hz6c
It’s maybe the biggest question on everyone’s mind, but especially two economists we spoke with; hear the full interview: tinyurl.com/2c48hz6c
April 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
We know President Donald Trump’s tariffs are here, so what might it look like later this year? Can we even begin to predict what will happen?
It’s maybe the biggest question on everyone’s mind, but especially two economists we spoke with; hear the full interview: tinyurl.com/2c48hz6c
It’s maybe the biggest question on everyone’s mind, but especially two economists we spoke with; hear the full interview: tinyurl.com/2c48hz6c
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth's sky this week.
In Southern Nevada and want to catch them? Drive out to the desert for the best views, or visit one of our state's dark sky locations.
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In Southern Nevada and want to catch them? Drive out to the desert for the best views, or visit one of our state's dark sky locations.
🌠 tinyurl.com/dh369kbt
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week
The Lyrid meteor shower will reach a peak later this month, but stargazers can catch a first glimpse beginning Wednesday night.
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April 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth's sky this week.
In Southern Nevada and want to catch them? Drive out to the desert for the best views, or visit one of our state's dark sky locations.
🌠 tinyurl.com/dh369kbt
In Southern Nevada and want to catch them? Drive out to the desert for the best views, or visit one of our state's dark sky locations.
🌠 tinyurl.com/dh369kbt
President Trump says his administration is actively exploring a proposal to detain U.S. citizens and send them to prisons in El Salvador.
📰 Read the latest: tinyurl.com/2ewfypuz
📰 Read the latest: tinyurl.com/2ewfypuz
April 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
President Trump says his administration is actively exploring a proposal to detain U.S. citizens and send them to prisons in El Salvador.
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📰 Read the latest: tinyurl.com/2ewfypuz
A significant number of students in Nevada are struggling with math. But a teachers’ organization says it might not just be about students having trouble with learning math – it might also have to do with how they’re being taught math skills. knpr.org/2025-04-15/...
Elementary students are struggling with math. Could better teacher prep programs improve scores?
A recent study looked at undergraduate and graduate college math programs that prepare elementary school teachers and how much instructional time is devoted to teaching basic concepts and how to teach math. Only 1 in 8 programs met certain recommended minimums.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
A significant number of students in Nevada are struggling with math. But a teachers’ organization says it might not just be about students having trouble with learning math – it might also have to do with how they’re being taught math skills. knpr.org/2025-04-15/...
Amid rumblings and fear of a larger presence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Southern Nevada this week, attorneys and immigration groups are urging people to plan ahead but not to panic.
Via Nevada Current: knpr.org/local/2025-...
Via Nevada Current: knpr.org/local/2025-...
Immigration coalition addresses rumblings of expanded ICE presence in Southern Nevada
Amid rumblings and fear of a larger presence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Southern Nevada this week, attorneys and immigration groups are urging people to plan ahead but not to panic.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Amid rumblings and fear of a larger presence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Southern Nevada this week, attorneys and immigration groups are urging people to plan ahead but not to panic.
Via Nevada Current: knpr.org/local/2025-...
Via Nevada Current: knpr.org/local/2025-...
As the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act heads to the Senate, there has been growing debate on how the bill may affect voting for millions of married women, particularly those who have changed their last names, if it becomes law. knpr.org/npr/2025-04...
April 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
As the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act heads to the Senate, there has been growing debate on how the bill may affect voting for millions of married women, particularly those who have changed their last names, if it becomes law. knpr.org/npr/2025-04...
The Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nev., examined snow samples from nearly 50 sites in the Rocky Mountains. Researchers melted down the snow and found mercury, zinc, cadmium, and antimony in the water. knpr.org/2025-04-08/...
Rocky Mountain snowpack is contaminated by mercury and other metals, study finds
A new study reveals snow in the Rocky Mountains is contaminated with mercury and other metals, and that pollution has historic causes.
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April 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nev., examined snow samples from nearly 50 sites in the Rocky Mountains. Researchers melted down the snow and found mercury, zinc, cadmium, and antimony in the water. knpr.org/2025-04-08/...
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum last week ordered all national parks to “remain open and accessible.” The directive comes after about 1,000 NPS employees were fired.
In March, a federal judge ordered them reinstated, but SCOTUS recently blocked that order. knpr.org/2025-04-10/...
In March, a federal judge ordered them reinstated, but SCOTUS recently blocked that order. knpr.org/2025-04-10/...
Interior secretary orders national parks to ‘remain open’ despite federal workforce cuts
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum last week ordered all national parks to “remain open and accessible.” The directive comes after about 1,000 National Park Service employees were fired. In March, a federal judge ordered them – and thousands of other laid-off federal workers – to be reinstated, but the U.S. Supreme Court recently blocked that order.
knpr.org
April 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum last week ordered all national parks to “remain open and accessible.” The directive comes after about 1,000 NPS employees were fired.
In March, a federal judge ordered them reinstated, but SCOTUS recently blocked that order. knpr.org/2025-04-10/...
In March, a federal judge ordered them reinstated, but SCOTUS recently blocked that order. knpr.org/2025-04-10/...
The second Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Las Vegas was a hit, according to the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority. But the overall economic impact, according to Applied Analysis, was down. knpr.org/show/knprs-...
Should Formula 1 be extended on the Las Vegas Strip after its third?
The second Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Las Vegas was a hit, according to the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority. But the overall economic impact, according to Applied Analysis, was down.
knpr.org
April 15, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The second Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Las Vegas was a hit, according to the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority. But the overall economic impact, according to Applied Analysis, was down. knpr.org/show/knprs-...
The Trump administration is opening up almost 113 million acres of land to logging. That’s nearly 60% of our nation’s forests, and they’re mostly in our region, with many in Nevada. knpr.org/2025-04-09/...
Logging could increase by 25% on a large swath of Mountain West forests
Environmentalists decried the move, but some in the timber industry say this could boost the economy and prevent fires.
knpr.org
April 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Trump administration is opening up almost 113 million acres of land to logging. That’s nearly 60% of our nation’s forests, and they’re mostly in our region, with many in Nevada. knpr.org/2025-04-09/...