Shannon Miller
Story Archive
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NewsAmid a surge in antisemitism, Nevada activists search for solutions
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 “We know that antisemitism is a part of our daily lives. But now, we’re seeing people with megaphones that have been able to amplify their message.”
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NewsNevada uses federal funding to help innovative businesses get off the ground
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 “Startups create more jobs per 1,000 people in Nevada than in any other state. … This capital rollout will allow innovative ideas to not just start here, but continue to grow here.”
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A&EA new photography exhibit highlights Paul Revere Williams’ architectural influence in Nevada
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 The Nevada State Museum show provides an opportunity to appreciate Williams’ designs, as photographed by Janna Ireland. It also contextualizes architectural landmarks that can be spotted around town.
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NewsBoulder City aims to reduce light pollution—and increase dark skies tourism in Nevada
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 The city received $1.9 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to update city lights with “energy-efficient light pollution-reducing fixtures.”
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NewsFree COVID self-test kits available in Clark County
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 The Southern Nevada Health District has installed vending machines at the East Las Vegas Community Center, South Strip Transit Terminal and Fremont Public Health Center.
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NewsLas Vegas street renamed to honor Liberace
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 Clark County leaders officially changed Karen Avenue, adjacent to the Commercial Center complex, to Liberace Avenue on December 14.
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NewsSouthern Nevada’s Avi Kwa Ame moves closer to formal national monument designation
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 After President Joe Biden announced his intent to designate the 450,000 acres, advocates “eagerly await” a formal proclamation.
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A&ENFR’s Cowboy Christmas brings shoppers and vendors together again in Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 The annual gift market will take over more than 440,000 square feet of Convention Center space, with hundreds of exhibitors offering western wares and apparel, handmade jewelry, original art, home goods and specialty foods.
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NewsNative Americans in Southern Nevada celebrate milestones, community
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 “I think it’s really important that people get to know Natives who were born here, lived here and created families here, and the history that we have.”
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A&ELasVegan Food Pantry’s Mindy Poortinga draws power from the plant-based community
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 “We made sure everything was super streamlined, convenient and easy for the community to reserve a box. We don’t require IDs. We don’t have some of the stipulations that other food pantries have.”
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NewsNevada advances with legal landmarks and cannabis lounge licensing
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 Consumption lounges are expected to open here in early 2023.
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NewsNevada abortion rights still look strong after 2022 midterms, advocates say
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 “The talking point when they overturned Roe v. Wade was that they were going to turn it back to the States, which we knew was a smoke screen for their real intention [to] impose a federal abortion ban. And then Lindsey Graham came right out and said it.”
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A&ELas Vegas’ Maxan Jazz syncs up quality music, food and atmosphere
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 Expertly prepared sashimi and rolls; specialty dishes like uni pasta and miso black cod; and cocktails keep guests satisfied through hours of performance.
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Breaking NewsFormer Sun reporter’s book explores possible future effects of ‘botched’ Trump impeachments
Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 “Unchecked: The Untold Story Behind Congress’s Botched Impeachments of Donald Trump,” a recently released book co-authored by a former Las Vegas Sun reporter Karoun Demirjian, sheds light on how congressional oversight might function in the future.
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NewsLocal groups look to tackle food insecurity in the Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 The Veggie Buck Truck has been operating in Valley communities for more than six years, offering produce at, arguably, the cheapest price in town.
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NewsBallots cast by 18-to-30-year-olds could be the key to Nevada’s close midterm races
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 Sy Bernabei, executive director of LGBTQ advocacy nonprofit Gender Justice Nevada, says it’s not necessarily the names on the ballot that matter to young voters. The issues alone can be a rallying cry.
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NoiseRecapping Las Vegas' When We Were Young Festival
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 Day 1's sad wind-out, heroism from the Las Vegas music scene, and scenes and memorable sets from Day 2.
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NewsNevada political groups talk top issues for Latino voters
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 Political analysts say the outcome of the Cortez Masto-Laxalt race could determine whether Democrats will maintain control of the Senate.
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NewsUp-to-date vaccinations remain key to maintaining a low Las Vegas COVID case count
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 Only 38% of Americans 50 and older have received the latest booster.
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NewsNevada lawmakers and researchers advocate for psychedelics in medicine
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 Gordon Brown, spokesperson for the Nevada State Democratic Party, says the state party is calling for “the legalization, regulation and taxation of therapeutic and recreational psychedelics.”
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FeaturesReflecting on five years of the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 “Perhaps, for some people who came there, this allowed them to discharge all the negativity that had built up from this event … and then turn around and regenerate positive energy, for building.”
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A&EKhruangbin brings a backlog of recent material (along with a special guest) to Las Vegas’ Brooklyn Bowl
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 Vieux Farka Touré will accompany the Houston trio on the heels of their collaborative new project ‘Ali,’ titled in honor of Touré’s father, late African blues great Ali Farka Touré.
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NewsSave Red Rock raises money for a cloud seeding project amid the prolonged drought
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 Shooting dust into clouds to make them produce more rain or snow … does it sound like something from a science fiction movie?
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A&EJoel Kim Booster brings a spectrum of talents to Life Is Beautiful’s comedy stage
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 He’s had a big year, from sexy Hulu LGBTQ rom-com ‘Fire Island’ to hourlong Netflix special ‘Psychosexual’ to Apple TV+ series ‘Loot.’
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NewsClark County and the state of Nevada move forward with funding to address the affordable housing crisis
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 The “historic” funding is expected to lead to the construction of about 3,100 affordable housing units for low-income families and seniors.
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NewsInvestments in the Las Vegas Medical District aim to improve health outcomes
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 “It’s the schools, in conjunction with the hospitals and clinics in which we practice, [that would] really provide the best level of care for our community.”
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A&EThe House of Blues’ Gospel Brunch returns to feed your soul
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the line to get in the door stretched past slot machines and onto Mandalay Bay’s gaming carpet.
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NewsCould the new DMV appointment system pose challenges for vulnerable Las Vegans?
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 “You have to have access to the internet to make an appointment, which means if you are unhoused … you have to go to a library or find a place to use the internet.”
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NewsHospitality lags after many Nevada job sectors bounce back to pre-pandemic levels
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 “People who were laid off during the pandemic are going to be more reluctant to go back to a hospitality organization, [especially] if they’ve already pivoted into something they view as more stable.”
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A&ELas Vegas’ 'psyskadelic' favorites Los Ataskados have cut a debut album at long last
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 'Redemption' is a carousel of ska, punk and cumbia layered with leader Carlos Flores’ adventurous vocals.
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NewsLas Vegas Valley health officials and activists gear up as monkeypox cases mount
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 “If it’s skin-to-skin contact ... if it’s about hugging and kissing and having sex, I mean, who doesn’t do that?”
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A&EMonica Garcia reflects on four years of Las Vegas’ Love Yourself Foundation
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 “It’s important for people to believe in themselves, to believe in whatever makes them shine, and to not be afraid to pursue their passions and find their purpose in life.”
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FeaturesHow much is being done to assist Las Vegas’ K-12 students with mental health?
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 “If teachers can learn to recognize signs of depression or anxiety, they can try to reach out to the students, and maybe point them in the direction of a counselor or someone that they can talk to in a safe space.”
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NewsCounty aims to develop more affordable housing in Southern Nevada
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 The $160 million fund was created to “accelerate the development of permanent affordable housing for low- to moderate-income households.”
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NewsWeakened EPA authority leaves state and local governments to tackle air quality
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 “The State continues to push forward with policies and actions to help achieve our climate goals and reduce emissions,” Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said in a statement to the Weekly.
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NewsThe Vegas Loop could tunnel its way into different parts of the Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Plans call for a 34-mile tunnel network with 56 stations along with “future service extensions.”
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NewsLas Vegans rally against waning abortion rights
Thursday, July 21, 2022 More than 1,000 showed up for the July 8 Bans Off Our Bodies demonstration, which started at Bellagio and ended at the hotel and casino where Donald Trump was singing the praises of two Republican primary winners.
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NewsNevada cannabis board requires lounges to have a plan for possible DUIs
Thursday, July 14, 2022 With consumption lounges expected to open as soon as this year, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board is coordinating with licensees to establish a blueprint for best practices.
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NewsClark County prepares to clamp down on short-term rentals in the Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, July 7, 2022 County leaders have unanimously approved a new ordinance designed to reduce the number of short-term rentals from approximately 10,000 to about 2,800 on lands under its jurisdiction.
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FeaturesLas Vegas chapels work toward a new arrangement with Elvis Presley’s brand management
Thursday, June 30, 2022 “Elvis services are a significant portion of our bookings,” says Michael Kelly, general manager of Downtown’s Little Vegas Chapel.
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NewsAs Congress works on gun-safety laws, Las Vegans discuss next steps in curtailing mass shootings
Thursday, June 23, 2022 “When I was in school, we didn’t have active shooter drills. Gun violence has been a part of every student’s experience for years now.”
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A&EFor poet Shannon Salter, renewable energy inspires activism
Thursday, June 23, 2022 “It’s interesting to look into the face of the industrial order.”
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TasteLaos Thai Street Food builds a following in Las Vegas and beyond
Thursday, June 9, 2022 Tom kha soup comes served in a hot pot of tangy broth, and you can taste the infusion of lemongrass, kefir lime leaves and ginger with coconut milk, hearty mushrooms and a choice of chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or tofu.
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FeaturesHow and where to vote in Nevada’s 2022 midterm primary election
Thursday, June 9, 2022 Many voters won’t be heading to a polling site on June 14. A law passed last year by the Nevada Legislature calls for all registered voters to receive a mail-in ballot for all elections moving forward.
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NewsNevada advances as other states backslide on gender-affirming health care for youth
Thursday, June 2, 2022 “When trans kids are forced to detransition, it immediately undoes the progress they made in their mental health when their gender dysphoria was being treated.”
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NoiseThe Chords UK add new layers to a longtime legacy
Thursday, May 26, 2022 The band will kick off its first U.S. tour since 2018 on May 31 at Downtown Las Vegas’ Taverna Costera.
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NewsSouthern Nevada’s new AAPI medical center seeks to bridge the gap
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Healthy Asian Pacific Islander (HAPI) Medical Center will open next month at Las Vegas’ Asian Community Development Council headquarters.
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NoiseWrapping up Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2022
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Bionic Jungle, which first appeared at EDC New Mexico, joined the Las Vegas version's eight other stages this time. The new stage appeared like something out of 'The Jungle Book,' its hanging wires and bionic structures framing it like overgrown nature.
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NewsClimate change continues to impact Lake Mead and the Colorado River
Thursday, May 19, 2022 For the first time a Lake Mead intake pipe installed by the federal government more than 50 years ago became visible above water in April.
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NewsClark County calls for more foster parents amid surge of infants entering care
Thursday, May 19, 2022 As of May 3, more than 467 infants (1 year old or younger) have come into Clark County foster care.
