Shannon Miller
Story Archive
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Taste
Pine Bistro brings a world of flavors to the southwest valley
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 Authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes are complemented by cocktails, hookah and more.
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Features
First-timers marvel at ‘Mystère’
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 A Weekly conversation about the humor, art, talent, dedication and legacy of Cirque’s enduring show.
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Features
How will Las Vegas fare in a future with less water?
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 Colorado River flows are expected to continue to decrease as more greenhouse gases are emitted.
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News
A new leaf for cannabis: Washington considers policy changes that could transform Nevada’s industry
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 “There are so many Nevada business owners who have opened legal cannabis businesses … and they should be able to access the same banking services as all other businesses.”
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A&E
The Cupcake Girls’ Amy-Marie Merrell brings sex work, trafficking front and center
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 The organization was founded in Las Vegas in 2011 and serves about 250 to 300 clients per year.
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Music
Recapping When We Were Young 2023 in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 This year’s When We Were Young fest was certainly one for the books.
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Features
Go Southwest: Exploring the dining, activities and vibes of the Las Vegas Valley’s newest corner
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 It took a while for the western Valley to crowd in around the 215, but today, southwest Las Vegas is booming.
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News
Culinary and Bartenders Union members picket after ‘no progress’ in negotiations
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 Local unions are acting against a backdrop of labor disputes playing out across the country, from Detroit to Hollywood.
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A&E
'Horrible horror movie' fundraiser at Beverly Theater benefits Las Vegas nonprofit helping victims of trauma
Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 Unshakeable founder Debbie Isaacs admits her filmmaking debut Ghosts of Goldfield is “horrible," but there’s a lesson to be gleaned in showing it some love and attention.
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Features
Stop that hack: Cybersecurity tips for individuals and small businesses
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 The No. 1 method of attack is phishing, which attempts to get users to give up personal information or click a link that contains malware.
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A&E
The Sin Sity Sisters minister to the community through fashion and fun with Project Nunway
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 Model-designer teams must follow challenging guidelines for the upcoming event at Sahara Las Vegas.
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News
Las Vegas’ air service development team pilots toward more international routes
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 “We’ve still got a lot of room to grow just to get back to the capacity that we had in 2019.”
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News
Parade and festival celebrate Historic Westside School milestone
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 The school opened with just two rooms in 1923 to serve local families including Native American children from the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.
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News
After ‘historic’ flooding, what’s next for recreation at Mount Charleston?
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 The Nevada Department of Transportation is working around the clock to restore miles of roadway damage with the goal of finishing by early October.
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News
Las Vegas sidewalk vendors face a bumpy pathway to licenses and legal operation
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 “Many of them are vulnerable. We hear stories of repeated harassment, intimidation, humiliation.”
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A&E
Raquel Reed’s ‘Jiggle Room’ shakes up Las Vegas’ burlesque scene
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 “This show isn’t choreographed, it’s very free. And that’s why I like it so much.”
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News
Federal policies both help and hinder Nevada’s emergence as a solar power
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 Nevada has risen in the ranks to No. 1 for solar jobs per capita, according to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s 2022 National Solar Jobs Census.
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News
What Nevada colleges are doing to keep graduates working in Nevada
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 “When you do have any brain drain, it’s often because they have to go elsewhere to find opportunities. So you have to have a lot of opportunity within the state, as well.”
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Features
Two UNLV professors work to cut the spread of insect-transmitted diseases
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 “We’re looking to set up a citizen science initiative … whole schools, whole classes, submitting samples.”
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News
Tenant turmoil: Evictions pile up as Nevada’s stark affordable housing landscape worsens
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 Nevada has just 17 affordable units available for every 100 extremely low-income households that need them.
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A&E
Ashley Zabarte nurtures artists through her Downtown shop Hey Maker
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 In addition to organizing markets where artists and crafts makers sell their goods, Zabarte has written guides for artists on topics like e-commerce and how to manage social media.
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A&E
CoZi fest aims to connect and empower cartoonists and zinesters
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 “You don’t have to go through an institution or a major publisher to spread those ideas. You just [need] a copier and some paper and cheap materials.”
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News
Las Vegas’ Lou Ruvo Center continues studying the effectiveness of newly approved Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 According to studies required by the FDA, it helps to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain protein and has a functional benefit in patients.
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News
Nevada—and NV Energy—move to get more EV infrastructure into the ground
Thursday, July 27, 2023 The stations are part of an ongoing effort to electrify transportation across the state.
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Features
These Las Vegas pools are updated and ready for you
Thursday, July 20, 2023 From Resorts World to Virgin, where to splash down on your next staycation.
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Features
Las Vegas staycation spots to energize the rest of your summer
Thursday, July 20, 2023 It’s a great way to confront the oppressive summer heat. It’s a great way to mix it up with friends visiting from out of town. And it’s a great way to explore parts of the city you might not know well.
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A&E
A Nevada State Museum exhibit pays overdue tribute to Las Vegas legend Liberace
Thursday, July 20, 2023 “He’s been enjoying quite the renaissance at the moment.”
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News
Nevada residents—and programs—push for cleaner transportation and air
Thursday, July 20, 2023 Among other greenhouse gases and pollutants, nitrogen oxides emitted from rolling coal present a direct threat, since the poisonous gasses are linked to heart and lung disease and higher rates of cancer and premature death.
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A&E
Take a different dip at these sizzling LGBTQ Las Vegas pool parties
Thursday, July 6, 2023 Learn all about Temptation Sundays at the Luxor and Elevate at Sahara.
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News
Cannabis consumption lounges are one step closer to opening their doors around the Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, July 6, 2023 Planet 13 hopes to have its lounge open by early 2024, while Thrive aims to open its by October or November this year.
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News
Desert Research Institute to receive $1.2 million for Nevada cloud seeding
Thursday, June 29, 2023 The weather modification technique involves shooting dust or “tiny ice nuclei” into existing clouds to increase their likelihood—and amount—of precipitation.
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A&E
Las Vegas filmmakers weigh in on how to keep the industry growing in Nevada
Thursday, June 29, 2023 “Army of the Dead took place in Las Vegas, but we weren’t able to host that production here because of the lack of soundstages and incentives. So they ended up rebuilding our Strip in a soundstage in New Mexico. That stings a little bit.”
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A&E
Broadway in the HOOD’s Torrey Russell dishes on the Las Vegas nonprofit’s biggest project yet
Thursday, June 29, 2023 “This will be the first time in the history of Nevada that African Americans have owned and operated an arts education facility.”
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News
Nevada bill signed to study psychedelic therapies
Thursday, June 22, 2023 The law outlines the makings of a working group tasked with identifying psychedelic therapies that could help in reducing suicidal ideation in the treatment of PTSD, substance use disorder, major depressive disorder and psychological distress relating to end of life.
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News
A new pharmacy helps the Center tackle prevention, treatment ahead of National HIV Testing Day
Thursday, June 22, 2023 Nevada had the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses in 13 Western states, according to 2019 data from the CDC.
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News
What was (and wasn’t) accomplished during Nevada’s 82nd legislative session
Thursday, June 8, 2023 As lawmakers continue to iron out a budget and other legislative priorities—a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium in Las Vegas among them—here’s a snapshot of what happened.
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A&E
Vegas City Opera’s ‘Cinderella’ makeover kicks off Super Summer Theatre’s 2023 season
Thursday, June 8, 2023 “There’s nothing we love more than a little bit of sequins and jewels onstage. That’s really our style, over-the-top opulence.”
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News
Restaurant incubator coming to Las Vegas’ Huntridge neighborhood
Thursday, June 8, 2023 Vegas Test Kitchen founder Jolene Mannina has partnered with J Dapper, the developer behind the Huntridge Center and the forthcoming Huntridge Theater relaunch on the project.
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Noise
Reports from Punk Rock Bowling Las Vegas 2023
Thursday, June 1, 2023 Rancid, L7, The Damned and more.
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News
Southern Nevada officials clarify COVID changes post-public health emergency
Thursday, June 1, 2023 COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government “will remain free to everyone regardless of insurance coverage.” After the federal supply is depleted, vaccinations will be covered by public and private insurance.
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News
Where do efforts to improve travel between Las Vegas and LA stand?
Thursday, May 25, 2023 Brightline is “positioned to break ground in the second half of 2023,” with construction expected to be completed in 2027 and the rail system’s launch projected for 2028.
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A&E
Expect the unexpected from L7 at Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Bowling festival
Thursday, May 25, 2023 We’ve been jamming, rehearsing hard, and we’re ready for these shows,” L7 singer, guitarist and co-founder Donita Sparks tells the Weekly.
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Noise
Sights and Sounds from EDC Las Vegas 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 More than half a million festgoers and 230 artists flocked to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for three nights of peace, love, unity, respect and electronic dance music.
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A&E
Social culinary event Picnic in the Alley slides over to the Arts District
Thursday, May 18, 2023 More than 20 chef stations and about 15 cocktail stations will serve up gourmet bites. Local boutique Akin Cooperative will run a mini market. And stations will feature artists, along with live performances “all curated by women.”
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News
Community, lawmakers come together to target fentanyl in Southern Nevada
Thursday, May 18, 2023 “People look at these tablets, and they don’t look deadly like crack cocaine. And kids take them, thinking that it’s not a big deal.”
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A&E
Nevada Ballet Theatre transports viewers to the fantastic lands of Oz
Thursday, May 11, 2023 To close out its 50th anniversary season, NBT is putting on one of its largest-scale productions to date, ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ with choreography by Septime Webre and music by Matthew Pierce.
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A&E
Plastic Passion: Las Vegas artist Ailene Pasco turns trash into art
Thursday, May 4, 2023 “I’ve done wire, plastic yarn, paper yarn. I’ve actually tried Twizzlers, one time. It kept breaking on me. But I was onto something there.”
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News
October 1 survivors push for Nevada gun safety bills
Thursday, May 4, 2023 AB355 would raise the legal age to “possess or control” a semiautomatic shotgun or semiautomatic centerfire rifle from 18 to 21 years old. The law also would make it illegal for someone to help anyone under 21 access those types of weapons.
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News
Lay of the land: A push for an East Las Vegas National Monument, plus improvements at Ice Age Fossils State Park
Thursday, April 27, 2023 More than 80% of the land in Nevada is managed by the federal government. And “managed” can be a loose term.
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News
Hope for Prisoners to launch vocational school inside Indian Springs prison
Friday, April 21, 2023 At a fundraising event and award ceremony in Las Vegas on April 19, the nonprofit Hope for Prisoners honored local philanthropist and retired professional gambler William “Billy” Walters with its highest award—and announced funding for the new vocational infrastructure at Southern Desert Correctional Center.