Nevada just filed the first lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Colorado River plan that could cut the state's already tiny water allocation by up to 71%. We break down why these cuts don't make sense, and what it could mean for our water future. Then, Water Street's biggest real estate project has a new owner, could this be a step in the right direction for Henderson's historic downtown? Nevada was just ranked one of the worst places to live, while simultaneously being named the happiest travel destination in the country. So, we dig into what that disconnect actually says about life in Las Vegas. Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with Nevada Current Deputy Editor April Corbin Girnus and newsletter editor Rob Kachelreiss.

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The founder of Hope for Prisoners is now ⁠facing nine felonies⁠ and 11 gross misdemeanors, including sexual assault charges alleging he used his position to ⁠prey on incarcerated women⁠ at Nevada prisons and transitional housing facilities. We dig into the case and what it means for the organization he built. Then, the Raiders are ⁠asking for $75 million⁠ in public funds to build a new entrance plaza at Allegiant Stadium, a project the team ⁠didn't bother including⁠ when the stadium was first built with $750 million in public money. We break down why they're asking for the funds and whether or not it's worth the investment. Plus, we've got another round of our Vegas Fixations for you. Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler and artist Vogue Robinson.

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Thirty years after Tupac Shakur was shot and killed on the Las Vegas Strip, the trial of the man accused of orchestrating his murder is finally underway. Duane "Keffe D" Davis essentially talked himself into a Las Vegas courtroom, and now prosecutors are using his own memoir against him. Pete Christiansen, founding partner and lead trial attorney at Christiansen Trial Lawyers helps us dig into the key elements of the case, what the opening statements revealed, and where the trial goes from here. 

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How often are you out in nature in Las Vegas? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly bad rap. It’s true that cities have had eras of sewage mishandling and high boat traffic — but many have also cleaned up their act, through the tireless work of local advocates and politicians. Portland, OR, is one of those cities, and City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza joins this episode of Your City Could Be Better to debunk the assumptions and fears about her city’s river, the Willamette. Learn all about how a journalist-turned-governor led the charge to clean up Portland's waterfront, and how a quirky organizer — and lots of enthusiastic swimmers — have carried the torch.

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NV Energy's controversial daily demand charge is set to go into effect Jan. 1, and when state lawmakers had a chance to advance a bill to stop it, seven colleagues responded with complete silence. Then, a federal appeals court just ruled that Nevada's U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah has been illegally holding her position for over a year. We break down how this legally questionable arrangement happened in the first place and what comes next. Plus, Good News Friday returns. And in our members-only bonus segment, Aaron Ford just drew a line between himself and Gov. Joe Lombardo on data centers, but how much substance is actually behind the stance, and how will it change the governor's race? Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with Nevada Current Deputy Editor April Corbin Girnus and Spotlight Poetry founder Elle Hope.

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A fire tore through two beloved Arts District businesses this week. We dig into what Raw Remedies and Analog Dope mean to the Arts District and how you can help them get back on their feet. Then, we get into the debate on AI regulation after an investigative report alleges that Amazon has been buying and destroying rare books at a facility in North Las Vegas for AI training data. Finally, Cirque du Soleil's "Mad Apple" is closing permanently at New York-New York on Sept. 5, so we look at what's next for Cirque on the Strip, plus we offer up our take on the best Cirque shows in town. Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with Nevada Current reporter MJ Lyle and artist Vogue Robinson.

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Most Las Vegans know the drive to Los Angeles all too well, whether you're escaping the heat, visiting family or just craving the ocean. But how many times have you actually paid attention to your surroundings on that drive? What if you slowed down and made the most of the journey? To help you do that, we're revisiting a conversation co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler had with creative producer Rob Kachelriess to unearth the hidden gems, unexpected stops, and best-kept secrets along the I-15 between Las Vegas and Southern California. 

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Las Vegas has already seen more officer-involved shootings in 2026 than it did in all of 2025, and two high-profile incidents in the past two weeks have renewed the conversation about gun laws in Nevada. So we're revisiting a conversation Dayvid Figler had with Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui, one of the architects behind Nevada's gun safety legislation and a survivor of the Route 91 mass shooting, to dig into how Nevada's red flag laws have worked since they were implemented in 2020, and where they’re falling short.

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Las Vegas has one of the most dynamic dining scenes in the country, and social media has played a massive role in shaping how tourists and locals interact with it. Host Jesse Merrick sits down with food influencer Phil Tzeng, also known as @LasVegasFill, to talk about the early days of food influencers in the valley, how platforms like TikTok and Instagram have changed the way restaurants market themselves and what’s next for our culinary landscape as it relates to social media and its influence on our food.

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What will Las Vegas do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county landfill, slated to open in 2027, will instead be a “sustainability campus”, where local businesses will unite to more intentionally sort incoming waste, increase recycling intake, and generally aim to slow the flow of trash. And Dane County has historically handled waste disposal in a savvy way, making big bucks off of trash collection that they then use to fund future projects like this forthcoming campus. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin breaks this all down for David, and together they uncover the quirks — and opportunities — that come with talking trash. 

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