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Plus: Nevada ranchers test GPS ‘virtual fencing’ to herd cattle Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Hope you had a restful Thanksgiving weekend!  Below you’ll find some local nonprofits highlighted to start off this season of giving. Speaking of the season of giving—keep an eye out for a very special edition going out Saturday, Dec.…

Plus: Did Lombardo help Musk clear OSHA violations? Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! I’m taking some extra holiday time this week, so you won’t see me in your inbox Wednesday and Friday. Happy Thanksgiving in advance to those who celebrate. Keep an eye out for the newsletter again Dec. 1. Today we’ve got: ready-made…

Plus: Why staying informed is your superpower Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! I finally turned on the heater in my house this week. Have you? Or how long into the fall-winter do you wait? And while we’re talking about things that hit the wallet, have you noticed groceries creeping up in price? A new…

Plus: Lawmakers debate proposed film studio bill Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! If you’re already thinking about your holiday gift list, check out these markets— whether you’re in Las Vegas, Reno, or Eureka, local artisans have you covered. In other news: Today marks day seven of the Nevada special Legislative session, and it has…

Plus: Did Lombardo help Musk get away with OSHA violations? Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! We’re halfway through Native American Heritage Month, so I’m bringing back this piece highlighting some of Nevada’s tribal communities and groups working to preserve Indigenous history.  And as we get closer to the holidays, and if you’re like me and…

Plus: Could Hollywood 2.0 come to Las Vegas? Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Nevada lawmakers are back in Carson City for a fast-moving special session, and we’re keeping close watch. Sixteen bills are on the table—from the high-profile film tax credit and movie studio proposal to the governor’s sweeping crime bill that would reshape…

Plus: Nevada senators vote to end the shutdown Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! This story about Gila monsters’ habitat being threatened by climate change reminded me of the time I saw a desert tortoise on a hike last summer (pictured below). Sometimes it’s easy to forget that what seems like a bare desert is…

Plus: CCSD students could start school later Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! A couple of weeks ago, we asked for your input in our reader survey, and we heard many of you would like to see more opportunities to be active in your community. So check out this week’s list below!  Also below: 12…

Plus: Why health insurance is so expensive this year Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Next Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it reminded me that I covered the Las Vegas Veterans Day parade as one of my first assignments for the student newspaper. I was particularly excited to use my digital camera and use the…

Plus: The effects of groundwater overuse in Nevada Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Have you ever driven through the Las Vegas Arts District and wondered where the giant paint brush on the corner of East Charleston and Casino Center boulevards came from?  The 45-foot sculpture known as the Paintbrush Gateway is by artist Dennis…