Happening in Henderson

Happening in Henderson

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Happening in Henderson episodes

  • Happening in Henderson: Holiday Road Rage and New Year's Dread

    Happening in Henderson is your weekly guide to the beautiful and baffling chaos of life in Nevada's second-largest city. This week, hosts Mark and Joleen tackle the Russian nesting doll of lawsuits inside the Henderson Police Department and another holiday road rage shooting that makes you question what's in the city's eggnog. But it's not all doom and gloom, as they break down surprisingly competent news from the Clark County School District, including rising graduation rates and a massive budget. Plus, get the latest on the Henderson real estate market (is January the new spring selling season?), a bleak report from the local restaurant scene, the Las Vegas Raiders' quest for dignity, and your essential survival guide for navigating holiday traffic. It's the only local news podcast that chronicles Henderson with a healthy dose of reality and a palpable sense of disappointment.

    16 min
  • The Heat, The Hype, and The Holidays

    Tune into Happening in Henderson with Mark and Joleen as they dissect the strange state of affairs in mid-December Henderson, Nevada. This week, brace for a deep dive into baffling 70-degree winter weather, the unsettling details of a parking lot homicide over a fender-bender, and the Clark County School District's alarming enrollment and funding crisis. They'll also navigate the infuriatingly high Henderson real estate market (despite slowing sales!) and the never-ending traffic challenges on Warm Springs Road and Boulder Highway. But it's not all doom and gloom: discover a must-try local burger joint, get an update on the Las Vegas Raiders and Henderson Silver Knights, and find out about festive local events like the Ethel M Cactus Garden and Water Street Plaza's 'Entwined' installation. Stay informed, stay safe, and maybe just maybe, don't be a d*ckhead on the roads this holiday season.

    14 min
  • Happening in Henderson: Diamonds, Donuts and the Dead

    Get your unfiltered take on Henderson, NV with Mark and Joleen on 'Happening in Henderson' as they dissect the week's local stories. From the sobering news of a Green Valley High teacher's expanding scandal and ongoing homicides to the traffic woes of the I-215 'Diverging Diamond' project, they cover the hard truths. But it's not all grim: expect witty analysis of Silver Knights and Raiders sports drama (and betting spreads!), a brutally honest food review of 'Flower Child' at The District, and a deep dive into Henderson's quirky real estate market. Plus, discover upcoming community events and the absurdly mild December weather, all wrapped up in your balanced, slightly edgy guide to life in the neon sprawl.

    18 min
  • Happening in Henderson: Drones, Donuts, and Wiretaps

    Welcome to Happening in Henderson, where hosts Mark and Joleen peel back the beige stucco of this "suburban paradise" to bring you the real stories. This week, dive into the wild City Council drama with a bombshell felony wiretapping charge against Councilwoman Carrie Cox, the surprising win for Lake Las Vegas residents against new gaming development, and the somber news of a pedestrian fatality on Warm Springs Road. We also cover construction site burglaries hitting home builders, Green Valley High football's tough exit, and the vocal talents of Coronado High School Choir. Plus, get the honest truth about Golden Boy Market and Deli's sixteen-dollar sandwiches and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe’s "diabetes on a plate" French toast. Prepare for WinterFest's innovative drone show, the Electric Light Parade, and a peek at the darker side with Krampus Fest. We’ll also track the Henderson Silver Knights' struggles, navigate current road construction, and unpack a shifting real estate market that's finally a true buyer's market. Get the unvarnished truth about what’s *really* happening in Henderson, before Nextdoor does.

    17 min
  • Happening in Henderson: November 24th, 2025

    Welcome back to *Happening in Henderson*, where Mark’s Monday grumbles meet Joleen’s upbeat charm! This week, fresh off the F1 Grand Prix, they tackle the chaotic aftermath, from Henderson's traffic to the surprising success of the Water Street Watch Party. Dive into the city’s 'Retail Theft Blitz' targeting shoplifters and frustrating new home construction burglaries, alongside the Clark County School District's perplexing $11 million budget shortfall (despite those rising grad rates!). Get the lowdown on Henderson's expanding food scene, from "enlightened" salads at Flower Child to classic slices at Johnny Mac's Water Street Tavern. Plus, navigate a 'boring good' real estate market, the mind-bending Diverging Diamond Interchange construction, and a festive look at the Ethel M Cactus Garden Lights for your Thanksgiving week. It's a candid, witty, and essential guide to everything happening in your Henderson community.

    14 min
  • Happening in Henderson - November 17th, 2025

    Welcome to 'Happening in Henderson,' where Mark and Joleen rip through Henderson, Nevada news your cheerful morning anchors are too busy ignoring. This week, we expose the gut-wrenching road rage tragedy that claimed an 11-year-old's life, peeling back the layers of a devastating incident and tracking the alleged party responsible. But it's not all soul-crushing – we also dissect Green Valley High's football bloodbath, navigate Henderson's booming (and sometimes baffling) new restaurant scene (from Spicy Lao Vegas to MISSION BBQ and ITs SUSHI), break down the 'meh' local real estate market where buyers finally have some leverage, and brace for a week of 'contemplate your life choices' weather. Then, because some of you actually have lives, we grudgingly guide you through Henderson's essential community events – from senior golf and 'Shop Small' markets to the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Watch Party, the Electric City Light Show, and the Annual Tree Lighting. So buckle up, you beautiful, misguided souls, and try not to get into a road rage incident.

    17 min

About Happening in Henderson

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, the weekly show where hosts Mark and Joleen serve up Henderson’s news with equal parts insight, cynicism, and sharp-edged humor. From local headlines and community events to crime updates, school district drama, weather forecasts, sports highlights, and brutally honest restaurant reviews, nothing is off limits.