Shannon Miller
Story Archive
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A&EBeat the heat: How to stay cool and save money this summer
Thursday, April 24, 2025 When you’re not home, set your thermostat to five to 10 degrees warmer than when you are home.
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A&EHome security tips to stay safe and sound in Las Vegas
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Video cameras can help you monitor your home for security threats and document any incidents like burglaries or property damage.
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NewsNew film studio and workforce development bill advances in Nevada Legislature
Thursday, April 17, 2025 SB 220 would secure $98 million in film tax credits per year for the development of a 34-acre Nevada Studios complex at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research and Technology Park.
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TasteJapanese gastropub Izakaya Tora aims to please through omakase
Thursday, April 3, 2025 As the chef takes you through a perfectly-planned meal, friendly staff can recommend pairings from a vast collection of sake.
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A&ELas Vegas comedy headliner 'Smiley Joe' Wiley keeps the laughs coming
Thursday, March 27, 2025 In a town where most comedians on stage have “already made it,” Wiley says, it’s important to have a space for local comedians to hone their craft.
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A&EStretch and strengthen at these unusual yoga spots across Las Vegas
Thursday, March 20, 2025 On March 23 at 6:30 p.m., Fergusons Downtown hosts an hour-long silent yoga session with headphones provided to help get you in the zone.
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A&EResponsible recreation: Keeping Southern Nevada's natural spaces in good shape
Thursday, March 6, 2025 More people getting outside is a sign that Southern Nevada’s outdoor recreation economy is growing, which is good in a lot of ways. But as more people come to outdoor spaces, there are tradeoffs with conservation.
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FeaturesWith thousands displaced by LA fires, Las Vegas could be a destination for climate migration
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 This year’s wildfires have accelerated an already-growing housing crisis in LA, and that could be the tipping point of relocation for many Southern Californians.
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NewsNevada lawmakers to introduce bills to create psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 Psychedelics are categorized as Schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act and the DEA defines them as having no currently accepted medical use and high potential for abuse.
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FeaturesDating outside the apps: Local businesses provide opportunities for in-person connections
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 More people are seeking connections in the “third place” outside of home and work, where one can relax, socialize and simply be without judgment.
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NewsWhat to watch in the 2025 Nevada Legislature
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 In the weeks leading up to the February 3 start of the legislative session, lawmakers were forced to ask themselves whether the budgets they planned would be enough to get the state through the coming years.
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NewsAs Clark County’s camping ban goes into effect, officials tout new and existing services for the homeless
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 Clark County's camping ban ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to camp, lay down, sleep or store personal property in public places.
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TasteFind Shinjuku style on the Strip at Golden Gai Cocktail Club
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 Like the Tokyo bars that inspired it, this place feels intimate, but it’s elevated for Vegas-style nightlife.
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A&ELas Vegas-born dance crew Full Force celebrates 30 years of growth and influence
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 Members of the group went on to form Jabbawockeez and Super Cr3w, which continue to influence breaking on an international scale.
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NewsExperts weigh in on Nevada’s severe doctor shortage, and what can be done to fix it
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 Nevada’s shortage of doctors stems from a lack of residencies, three to five-year training programs that are required for medical students to become practicing physicians.
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FeaturesLocal winter escape Lee Canyon nourishes new and veteran skiers and snowboarders
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 The 445-acre resort receives an average annual snowfall of 129 inches. Plus, they make their own snow.
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A&EZion Urban Farm empowers North Las Vegas community to tackle hunger
Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 Expected to be up and running by this spring, the farm’s geodesic dome could serve as a model for the region to start producing food closer to home.
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NewsRevisiting the top Las Vegas news stories from 2024
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 In 2024, we lived through the hottest day on record in Las Vegas. On July 7, the temperature reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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NewsImmigrant advocates in Nevada prepare for ‘reign of terror’ in second Trump presidency
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 Nevada is the state with the highest share of households that include an unauthorized immigrant—9% of Nevada households are mixed status.
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NewsNevada Senate race hangs in the balance of uncured ballots
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 Ballots that were submitted without a signature or with a signature that didn’t match what the Election Department had on file need to be “cured,” a process by which the voter provides personal identifying information to their election department.
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A&EVoltaire at Venetian fits like a corset on Dita Von Teese’s new Las Vegas revue
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 It’s the perfect platform for the haute couture outfits adorning the Queen of Burlesque and the historic costumes that she and her dancers bring to life.
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TasteLavo revamps with a bright new look and modern Italian flair
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 The refreshed beverage program features citrus-forward cocktails and an extensive wine list that staff will happily help pair with your meal.
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FeaturesNevada officials and voting rights advocates tackle threats to voting and democracy
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 Agencies will need to be extra vigilant this year according to a bulletin issued by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security early this month.
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FeaturesPolitical party: How to make filling out your mail ballot fun and social
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 Use reliable news sources to look up candidates and information about ballot questions, and share that with the party in real time.
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FeaturesWomen have the power to restore order in U.S. politics
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 In 2020, 55% of women voters turned out for Joe Biden, with women of color providing a heavy push to victory.
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NewsTime to say goodbye to Tropicana Las Vegas, set for implosion this week
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 It’s all part of a longstanding Las Vegas tradition, says UNLV’s Michael Green: “Las Vegas is into spectacle, and we do it well. In many cases, we have made a spectacle out of destruction.”
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TasteFind a refreshing boost at Jus Bar in Chinatown
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 The shop in Seoul Plaza on Spring Mountain Road specializes in sugarcane juice drinks.
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NewsVegas Strong Fund set to launch fundraising efforts for permanent October 1 memorial
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 The planned 2-acre memorial near the Strip will essentially be a pathway in the shape of an infinity symbol.
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A&EMove with the groove: 5 reasons to see the new ‘DiscoShow’ in Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 This show is not for people who like to sit at the back with their arms folded. DiscoShow’s audience is on its feet and at the center of the action.
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NewsPlans unveiled for long-awaited art museum in Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 The 90,000-square-foot building at Symphony Park will have three exhibition spaces, a gift shop, cafe, outdoor public space, small theater and lobby.
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TasteNew UnCommons eatery Siempre, J.B. celebrates regional Mexican cuisine
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 Chef Román Andrés, who has worked at the Black Sheep and Alexxa’s, digs into his trove of family recipes including a mole poblano that shines on chicken and enchiladas.
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NewsDesert Breeze Park readies a new events center to serve the neighborhood
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 Officials hope the venue will provide affordable entertainment options for the community and a platform for local artists and entertainers.
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FeaturesExtreme heat is not the only climate change impact Nevadans are feeling
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 We’re all feeling the heat, but we’re not all feeling it equally.
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TasteShanghai Taste’s southwest spot brings more xiao long bao and new menu items
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 The kitchen at the new Rainbow and Windmill location is much larger than the Chinatown original.
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FeaturesBack to school: Fresh tech and changing habits are transforming Southern Nevada’s classrooms
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 Paper and pencil has been replaced with Chromebooks, and robots have been enlisted to help students.
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FeaturesHitting the Chromebooks: Comparing the school essentials of today and yesterday
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 The standard technology in schools today is drastically different than anything older generations had.
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NewsCCSD rolling out plan to restrict student phone use in class
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 Students in grades 6-12 must place personal electronic devices in nonlocking, signal-blocking pouches during classroom instruction.
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A&EOlympic Games commentator Ronnie Abaldonado fosters a breaking community in Las Vegas
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 The B-boy from Full Force and Super Cr3w is headed to Paris.
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FeaturesSolar panels over parking lots can help fight the urban heat island effect
Thursday, July 25, 2024 The urban heat island effect is when cities experience higher temperatures than their surrounding areas due to having more heat-absorbing surfaces and less vegetation.
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FeaturesSolving the skills gap: Trade schools and programs prepare a much-needed workforce for Southern Nevada
Thursday, July 11, 2024 If we want to keep up with growth and federal investments, our society desperately needs to increase the number of skilled tradespeople entering the workforce.
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FeaturesNonprofit Nevada Women in Trades helps with life-changing opportunities
Thursday, July 11, 2024 Founder Evelyn Pacheco provides support to more than 50 women who have come through the program, five have which have gone on to get their journeyman license.
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A&EFive reasons to catch what could be the final ‘Lady Gaga: Jazz & Piano’ performances
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 “Jazz & Piano” is an opportunity to revel in the music of Vegas’ golden age, when the names of the Rat Pack lit up the marquees up and down the Strip.
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FeaturesWhat needs to be done to keep artists in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Most neighborhoods saw rents increase after the pandemic, but what’s significant about the Arts District is that it’s supposed to be a place where artists can afford to be.
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A&EIt’s showtime: The Composers Room fosters a community of Vegas entertainers
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Pompey Entertainment aims to provide a space for artists to make each show their own, where the experience is a product of their talent.
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FeaturesNeed wheels? These local skate shops will help get you rolling
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Customers are a blend of new skaters and people getting back into skating.
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NewsDriverless car app service Vay expanding across Las Vegas
Thursday, June 13, 2024 The driverless car arrives and the customer then drives the car to their destination, gets out, and then the teledriver drives the car to the next destination or parks it.
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NewsPure Water Southern California facility could help keep more water in Lake Mead
Thursday, June 6, 2024 The SNWA has authorized $750 million to fund a portion of the project.
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ScreenThe history of community radio station Power 88 KCEP unfolds in a new documentary
Thursday, June 6, 2024 The new documentary presents an opportunity to learn about “the People’s Station” that has been serving the community since 1972.
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NewsLas Vegas Spaceport seeks to build a space economy from the ground up
Thursday, May 30, 2024 The Spaceport received unanimous approval from the Clark County Board of Commissioners to build an airstrip for the future Las Vegas Executive Airport, planned for 240 acres approximately 50 miles from Las Vegas.
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Concert ReviewsDispatches from the pit at Punk Rock Bowling 2024 in Las Vegas
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Even with weekend temperatures creeping up to the mid-90s, punks showed up and showed out at Punk Rock Bowling 2024 in their battle vests and mohawks. We made it to the festival on Saturday, May 25 and checked out several late-night club shows throughout the weekend. Here are our highlights.
