Episodi

  • Happening in Henderson: School Start Scramble and a Weekend of Weird
    Jan 26 2026

    This week on Happening in Henderson, we unpack the controversial decision by the Clark County School District (CCSD) to overhaul school start times, creating a logistical nightmare for parents across the city. We also discuss the grim and mysterious discovery of a body following a brush fire at the Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve. On a lighter note, we revisit a local gem with a full review of Pasta Shop Ristorante, and break down a soul-crushing weekend for the Henderson Silver Knights and what's ahead for the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus, we navigate the traffic chaos of the 215 Beltway construction, the new 'diverging diamond' interchange at Green Valley Parkway, and what the "Great Housing Reset" means for the Henderson real estate market. From school board drama to sports, crime, and construction, we're covering everything you need to know about life in Henderson, Nevada.

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    16 min
  • Happening in Henderson: Sunshine, Speedtraps, and the Anti-Mall
    Jan 19 2026

    Happening in Henderson is your weekly, unfiltered guide to what's actually going on in our sun-scorched Las Vegas suburb. Join hosts Mark and Joleen for a balanced look at the local stories that matter, from the soul-crushing joy of a City Council meeting discussing water rates to the hard deadlines for the Clark County School District (CCSD) magnet programs you might have just missed. This episode, we break down the latest Henderson PD traffic report (spoiler: we all speed), the Las Vegas Raiders' ongoing search for a new coach, and the shocking state of the Henderson real estate market--including the new 'anti-mall' project at Green Valley Ranch. Plus, get an honest food review of Gaati Thai Kitchen and a weekend guide with things to do around town. If you're looking for the real story on Henderson news, politics, and local life, you've found it.

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    13 min
  • Happening in Henderson: Draft Dreams and Indian Food
    Jan 12 2026

    Welcome to 'Happening in Henderson', the essential weekly podcast for anyone navigating life in Henderson, Nevada. Join hosts Mark and Joleen as they dissect the most important local news, from major courtroom verdicts and the latest crime wave to the infuriating traffic on the I-215 and the ever-climbing real estate market. Get updates on the Clark County School District (CCSD), local sports debacles with the Las Vegas Raiders and Henderson Silver Knights, triumphs for the Vegas Golden Knights, and honest reviews of local restaurants and events. It's the only Henderson podcast delivering the news you need with a healthy dose of cynical charm, helping you stay informed about everything happening in our corner of the Las Vegas valley.

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    15 min
  • Happening in Henderson: Grand Theft Bulldozer
    Jan 5 2026

    Happening in Henderson is your weekly guide to the beautiful and occasionally bizarre suburban decay of Nevada's second-largest city. Join hosts Mark and Joleen as they dissect the political soap opera brewing in the Henderson City Council, where the Mayor and a Councilwoman are endorsing each other's opponents amid an ongoing criminal case. Then, get the details on a wild local crime involving a stolen front loader, a police chase, and a full-on, slow-motion monster truck rally on city streets. From updates on the never-ending Boulder Highway construction and the confusing real estate market to the chaotic return of the Clark County School District, we cover the local news that matters. Plus, we'll tell you where to find a decent plate of pasta and break down the latest from the Raiders and Golden Knights. It's your indispensable, slightly cynical guide to local politics, crime, and community in Henderson, Nevada.

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    18 min
  • Happening in Henderson: The #1 Draft Pick Consolation Prize
    Dec 29 2025

    Welcome to Happening in Henderson, the only podcast dedicated to navigating life in our perfectly planned oasis of suburban ennui. In our year-end episode, your hosts Mark and Joleen dissect a statistically impossible, crime-free week reported by the Henderson Police, the blissful silence from the Clark County School District (CCSD), and the best local options for ringing in 2026. We review the pricey New Year's Eve menu at Bottiglia, analyze the Las Vegas Raiders' masterclass in failure as they secure a top draft pick, and celebrate actual victories from the Henderson Silver Knights and a thrilling overtime battle from the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus, get the latest on the soul-crushing I-215 and Boulder Highway construction, the Henderson, NV real estate market creeping towards a $500k median home price, and a perfectly mild weather forecast to cap off the year. If you're looking for local news, sports, and a healthy dose of reality about life in the Las Vegas suburbs, you've found your podcast.

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    17 min
  • Happening in Henderson: Holiday Road Rage and New Year's Dread
    Dec 22 2025

    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.

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    15 min
  • The Heat, The Hype, and The Holidays
    Dec 15 2025

    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.

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    14 min
  • Happening in Henderson: Diamonds, Donuts and the Dead
    Dec 8 2025

    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.

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    18 min