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⭐️ Nevada reality TV stars: Where are they now?
Plus: That time Las Vegas was left out of the Nevada Constitution Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! At the start of every year, I gain new interests, and this year I fear I might have too many. Is that such a thing? I started junk journaling/scrapbooking. I’m loving it! But I also began playing…
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🥲 National park admission no longer free on MLK Day
Plus: Community events to take part in this week Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Last week, I asked you if you preferred the events section on Monday or Wednesday; the majority voted to keep it on Monday because it helps you plan your week. Thank you for your feedback! And I’ll still mention any…
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🤔 Where did Reno’s name come from?
Plus: Tips to prevent house fires Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Everytown for Gun Safety released its 2026 state gun law rankings, and Nevada came in at No. 19. Our neighbor, California, ranked No. 1, while our other neighbor, Idaho, ranked No. 50. According to the report, if Nevada had the gun death rate…
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🏠 Is rent cheaper in small NV towns?
Plus: Nevada Dems push ahead, but ACA extension unlikely Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! I usually share fun events in the Monday edition of our newsletter, but sometimes I come across an event during the week that I just don’t want you all to miss out on. For example: The Taste the Dream food…
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✊ Honor MLK’s legacy at these Nevada events
Plus: CCSD open enrollment deadline approaching Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! If you have children who attend the Clark County School District, the deadline to apply for open enrollment and magnet schools for the 2026-27 school year is tomorrow, Jan. 13. In other news: Next Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day! There are…
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⚾️ Las Vegas A’s hit trademark roadblock
Plus: Lombardo’s new initiative to “block boys from girl sports” Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! I was a UNLV student the first time I donated blood. In return, I remember getting a gift card to Raising Canes. Yum! They often also gifted t-shirts that read “I bleed scarlet and gray,” which is still my…
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Nevada’s biggest kept secret: Natural hot springs
Plus: New laws for food delivery apps, AI disclosure and more Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Did you know the new year also brought new laws? Several measures passed during the Nevada legislative session last year but are just now taking effect—from AI disclosure guidelines in political ads to protections in accessing contraceptives. And,…
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🍹 Dry January? Nevada’s mocktail scene has you covered
Plus: Nevada Health Link open enrollment deadline approaches Share with a friend Happy New Year, Nevadans! I hope you had a wonderful start to the year. I personally am pumped and in good spirits for 2026. Let’s get to it! In this newsletter: If you’re participating in Dry January, or simply don’t consume alcohol, and…
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💜 Ordinary Nevadans, extraordinary acts of kindness
Plus: Airbnb ‘likely to win’ legal battle against Clark County Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! I hope you had a wonderful holiday last week! And that you’re able to rest before the new year. I don’t usually do resolutions, but I try to go into the new year with an intention. My intention for…
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🦢 $7M project brings new life to UNR’s Manzanita Lake
Plus: Business filings made simple with new state platform Share with a friend Hi, Nevadans! Here’s a holiday treat to start your week, a snapshot of my cat Jasper helping me set up the Christmas tree: Besides all this cat cuteness, here’s what else is in today’s newsletter: The 114-year-old Manzanita Lake at UNR is…
