• Happening in Henderson: Donnie Wahlberg's Runway Scare, Haas Automation's Hiring Spree
    Oct 19 2026

    Join Mark and Joleen for a comprehensive look at the valley's latest headlines, from Donnie Wahlberg's dramatic plane skid at Harry Reid to the massive hiring expansion at Haas Automation. This episode dives into Mayor Michelle Romero's State of the City address and her push for attainable housing, while also addressing the more sobering local news regarding pedestrian safety and transparency concerns within the Clark County School District. We explore why the "Henderson Premium" is keeping real estate prices high, navigate the maze of construction on Stephanie Street, and look forward to the opening of new sports bars on Water Street. Whether you're here for the Golden Knights' latest victory or tips on surviving the upcoming rain, we provide a balanced perspective on everything shaping our community this week.

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    10 mins
  • Happening in Henderson: New Judge Seat Contested as Residents Doubt Crime Drop Claims
    Oct 12 2026

    This week on Happening in Henderson, we're unpacking the 17% drop in violent crime that has city officials cheering and residents checking their doorbell cameras with a healthy dose of skepticism. After a "biblical" weekend of record-breaking rain that sent the Renaissance Fair packing and turned the Strip into a series of expensive rivers, we're looking ahead to a much-needed "Great Housing Reset" and the judicial race for a brand-new seat on the Henderson Justice Court. Join Mark and Joleen as they discuss the Golden Knights' hot start, the debut of local favorite SMKD BBQ at T-Mobile Arena, and why Boulder Highway remains a permanent construction zone for the ages. From the upcoming Bluegrass Festival on Water Street to the latest on the Aces' playoff run, we provide a grounded look at the news, weather, and local updates you need to navigate a valley that is growing significantly faster than its infrastructure.

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    13 mins
  • Happening in Henderson: Henderson Hospital Halts Maternity, E-Bike Bandits Stalk Trails
    Oct 5 2026

    Join Mark and Joleen for the October 5th episode of Happening in Henderson as they navigate a week of high-stakes local headlines, starting with the Raiders' narrow loss to the Chiefs and Henderson Hospital's strategic pivot from maternity services to "high-acuity" geriatric care. This episode dives into the growing pains of the Valley, from a bizarre shootout near a funeral home and "e-bike ambushes" on local trails to a critical audit of the Clark County School District's pricey recruitment trips to Hawaii. We provide the latest updates on the $100 million "The Cliff" retail development, the heating Romero-Chadwick political rematch, and the persistent orange cones defining the "Reimagine Boulder Highway" project. Whether you are tracking the Henderson real estate market's new buyer window, looking for Silver Knights opening weekend details, or just wondering when the October heat will finally dip below 95 degrees, we offer a balanced look at the news, crime, and community culture shaping Southern Nevada today.

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    10 mins
  • Happening in Henderson: Raiders Win, School Budget Cuts, and Horizon Ridge Fire-Dining
    Sep 21 2026

    Henderson is riding high this week as the Raiders hit a surprising 2-0 start and the Aces' A'ja Wilson continues her historic, record-breaking run toward the playoffs. But it's not all victory parades; we're diving into the chronic budget headaches and infrastructure issues at the Clark County School District, and why the Henderson PD is handing out crosswalk citations to drivers who treat local roads like a Mad Max reboot. Get the latest on a shifting real estate market where price cuts are finally hitting the 89052 zip code, and discover the new wood-fired flavors at Hayworth on Horizon Ridge--even if other local brunch spots are currently battling a tragic champagne shortage. From the free "UP" symphony at Water Street Plaza to the nighttime construction chaos on the I-215 and a weather forecast that can't quite decide to let go of summer, Mark and Joleen break down everything you need to know to navigate the city of Henderson this week.

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    14 mins
  • Happening in Henderson: Sports Centers and School Zones
    Sep 14 2026

    In this episode of Happening in Henderson, we dive into the $30 million transformation of the former Fiesta site into a massive sports hub--finally evicting the "ghost of the Fiesta" to make room for community recreation. We balance the excitement of new lifestyle additions like Maxie's on East Cactus with serious local updates, including a double stabbing near the Galleria and the ongoing search for a missing senior. From the Raiders' home-field victory and the Aces' global gold medals to the $2 million expansion of pre-K programs and the debate over larger school zones, we cover the city's most pressing headlines. We also break down the "Great Housing Reset" in local real estate and offer a survival guide for the latest "orange cone slalom" on Stephanie Street. Whether you're tracking Mark Stone's extension or just trying to navigate the 101-degree heat, join us for a comprehensive look at everything shaping life in Henderson this week.

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    13 mins
  • Happening in Henderson: Machine Giants and the Cellphone Pouch Wars
    Sep 7 2026

    Join Mark and Joleen for a high-stakes look at life in the valley on this week's "Happening in Henderson," where we celebrate the safe return of a missing neighbor before diving into the chaos of rapid growth and high-tech distractions. We're breaking down the massive Haas Automation expansion in West Henderson--bringing a thousand jobs and even more "C-word" transplants from California--and dissecting the new CCSD policy that turns student smartphones into literal paperweights through geofenced locking pouches. Whether it's electric dirt bikes terrorizing local golf greens, the $540,000 "stucco box" real estate market, or the 215 freeway's new LED lights that might actually melt your retinas, we're tackling the growing pains of our desert paradise with a healthy dose of skepticism. We also cover Basic Academy's gritty football rivalry win, Emeril Lagasse's new culinary anchor at the M Resort, and a triple-digit weather forecast that proves summer is taking September personally. Tune in to stay ahead of the traffic, the trends, and the heat in Nevada's second-largest city.

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    12 mins
  • Happening in Henderson: Naked Cats and Nine-Figure Stadiums
    Aug 31 2026

    This week on *Happening in Henderson*, Mark and Joleen break down a surreal slate of local headlines, from the rescue of 21 "animated raw chicken breast" Sphynx cats to the Las Vegas Raiders' record-breaking $25 million donation toward Nevada's first standalone children's hospital. We explore the "strangest experiment" in Southern Nevada real estate as high inventory meets stubborn pricing, alongside critical updates on retiree health benefits and the CCSD's decision to pause its controversial surveillance camera program. Between reports of a Chucky-masked fugitive and a 73-year-old's spray-painting spree, we offer a balanced look at the local wins--like the Arts District parking victory--and the infrastructure headaches on Boulder Highway. Whether you're looking for the best Indian food in the valley or planning your Labor Day weekend around the monsoon forecast, join us for an unfiltered look at the news, sports, and community chaos defining Henderson this August.

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    14 mins