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The Daily Rundown

Nevada Public Radio·Hosted by Natalie Ott·20 episodes

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Join Natalie Ott for a quick rundown of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada's daily news, events, and ideas from Nevada Public Radio.

Why listen

The Daily Rundown is built for listeners who want Las Vegas and Southern Nevada news without a long show commitment. Natalie Ott delivers a compact public radio briefing that moves through local government, schools, business, sports, water, culture, and events in just a few minutes. It is a strong fit for people who live in or follow Southern Nevada and want a quick, reliable daily catch-up.

Episodes

6 min
Jun 3, 2026
Copper wire theft spikes, Nevada 988 rebrands, and tourist tracking pushback

Stolen copper wire spikes under AI data center demand, Nevada rebrands its 988 crisis helpline, state senators push back against proposed travel restrictions and more.

4 min
Jun 2, 2026
Foster care clinic opens, $18B MGM takeover bid, and teen accused of horse stabbings

Southern Nevada opens its first dedicated foster care health clinic, billionaire Barry Diller floats an $18 billion MGM bid, a teen is accused of harming three competition horses, and more.

5 min
Jun 1, 2026
Test range veteran bill, Tortorella leads Golden Knights, and CASA director retires

A new federal bill aims to help Nevada Test and Training Range veterans exposed to radiation, John Tortorella guides the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, Clark County's CASA administrator retires after 29 years, and more.

5 min
May 29, 2026
Gas prices dip ahead of summer, NV Energy legal battle, and state workers unionize

Nevada gas prices see small dip, state challenges NV Energy's demand charge, thousands of clerical workers vote to unionize and more

4 min
May 28, 2026
Rocky Mountain moon training, Caesars acquisition deal, and youth mental health expansion

NASA utilizes Colorado high peaks for lunar landing simulation, Fertitta Entertainment announces a multibillion-dollar buyout of Caesars, the Youth Mental Health Corps heads to Nevada, and more.

5 min
May 27, 2026
Early voting totals, Golden Knights head to finals, and White House UFC match

More than 60,000 Nevadans cast early ballots for the primary, the Vegas Golden Knights sweep their way to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Raiders Foundation donates $250,000 for mental health, and more.

5 min
May 26, 2026
2026 primary election updates, Paul Laxalt's legacy, and Anaconda Mine lawsuit

Candidates line up for Northern Nevada's open congressional seat, exploring the legacy of Paul Laxalt, environmental and tribal groups sue over the Anaconda Copper Mine site, and more.

5 min
May 22, 2026
Election stress rise, data center proposal rejected, and Mariachi Park renaming

Psychological data shows rising election anxiety, Boulder City officials reject an 88-acre data center proposal, Clark County renames an east Las Vegas park, and more.

5 min
May 21, 2026
Pygmy rabbit lawsuit, historic school closure, and EDC 2027 expansion

Environmental groups sue over endangered pygmy rabbit protections, Nevada's oldest rural schoolhouse closes after 113 years, a new generic drug pilot rolls out for rural hospitals, and more.

4 min
May 20, 2026
Summer trauma blood drive, Las Vegas Restaurant Week, and F1 Strip extension

The Red Cross launches its summer blood drive, local menus drop for the 19th annual Las Vegas Restaurant Week, Clark County extends Formula One's Grand Prix through 2037, and more.

5 min
May 19, 2026
Public art expansion, student loan lawsuit, and rising fire weather days

Accessible public art expands across Las Vegas, Nevada joins a multistate lawsuit over graduate student loan caps, and data shows rising regional fire weather days.

5 min
May 15, 2026
Downtown fireworks return, Strip Olympic parade, and Sphere revenue surge

Downtown Las Vegas welcomes back Friday night fireworks, a major Strip parade is set to honor female Olympians, prediction market apps face legal scrutiny and more.

6 min
May 14, 2026
Lake Mead deadly amoeba, EDC traffic restrictions, and Allegiant finalizes purchase

A new study finds "brain-eating" amoebas in Lake Mead, NDOT readies for 500,000 EDC visitors, Allegiant Air completes its Sun Country acquisition, and more.

5 min
May 13, 2026
PWHL Las Vegas expansion, Humboldt water cuts on hold, and school bus safety bill

Professional women’s hockey heads to the Strip, Nevada pauses Humboldt River water restrictions, a new bipartisan bill for safer school bus routes, and more.

5 min
May 12, 2026
Period poverty awareness, gas price hikes, and Mojave Max’s emergence

Nevada groups tackle period poverty, local gas prices surge past five dollars, and Mojave Max makes his latest appearance on record, and more.

5 min
May 11, 2026
Caesars fountain jump, Las Vegas Philharmonic’s new director, and Colorado River cuts

Colby Raha’s record-breaking motorcycle leap, a historic Philharmonic appointment, emergency Colorado River cuts, and more.

4 min
May 8, 2026
Summer fireworks for America250, Medicaid fraud crackdown and Aces WNBA season opener

America250 fireworks, Medicaid fraud crackdown, school cyber breach, and more.

6 min
May 7, 2026
Primm resort closures, Spirit Airlines layoffs and MMIWR awareness

Major resorts in Primm are set to close, nearly 1,000 airport workers are laid off as Spirit Airlines ends operations, and the latest on MMIWR cases in Nevada.

5 min
May 1, 2026
CCSD enrollment challenges, Brightline West closures and MLS to Vegas bid

Superintendent Jhone Ebert marks her first year, NV Energy’s demand charge is challenged, an investor group bids to move an MLS team to Las Vegas and more.

4 min
Apr 30, 2026
Teacher salary growth, Smith Center milestone and water restrictions

Nevada leads the nation in teacher pay raises, The Composers Showcase celebrates 20 years, summer watering rules begin in Las Vegas and more.

5 min
Apr 29, 2026
SNAP benefit cuts, Legionnaires' investigation and data center report

Thousands of Nevadans face SNAP benefit losses, health officials investigate Legionnaires' cases at the Wynn, a report highlights data center resource use and more.

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Best for: commutes, morning routines, quick errands, housework
Tone: concise, local, informative, straightforward

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