Happening in Henderson

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, where we dissect the reality of living in Nevada's favorite suburb without the usual sugar-coating. In this episode, hosts Joleen and Mark tackle the crowded "Battle Royale" for the new Justice Court Department 4 and provide an essential breakdown of the Clark County School District's "rightsizing" plans and K-8 conversions. We dive into the latest local crime st...

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, a weekly deep dive into the high-stakes simulation of suburban life where the desert heat is rising and the bureaucracy is getting weird. In this episode, Mark and Joleen tackle the city's sudden war on community camels Moses and Abraham, the skyrocketing $530,000 median home prices driving the "Great Housing Reset," and the polarizing arrival of John Tortorella...

Welcome to the Henderson furnace for the week of March 23, 2026, where Mark and Joleen are braving record-breaking 95-degree heat to bring you the latest on our "safety and sweat" lifestyle. This episode pays homage to local legend Nellie--a 99-year-old WWII riveter who puts our modern grievances to shame--before diving into the high-tech world of neurofeedback at the new Water Street brain-traini...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Henderson for a comprehensive look at the local headlines shaping our valley, from the city's new designation as an American World War II Heritage City to the long-awaited arrest of those notorious e-bike vandals at Legacy Golf Club. We balance the pride of being ranked the nation's second-safest city with the gritty reality of skyrocketing insurance premiums a...

Join Mark and Joleen for a direct look at the headlines shaping our city on this episode of Happening in Henderson, where we balance essential community news with the reality of living in the desert. We dive into the $70 million West Henderson Fieldhouse progress and the sobering federal lawsuit facing the school district, while also breaking down the latest $50 million CCSD budget cuts that have...

Join Mark and Joleen on this episode of Happening in Henderson as we navigate the construction cones and "affordable upscale" dreams of our favorite glorified retirement community. This week, we break down the massive Centurion mixed-use development hitting Inspirada and the eye-watering $2.7 billion price tag for a new water pipeline through Sloan Canyon. We're digging into the latest local headl...

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, the weekly reality check for life in Nevada's second-safest city where hosts Mark and Joleen cut through the suburban gloss to deliver the local news that actually impacts your commute and your wallet. In this episode, we dive into the City Council's lack of transparency regarding the federal detention budget, the Clark County School District's "death spiral" as...

Join Mark and Joleen for a grounded yet candid look at life in America's second-safest large city on "Happening in Henderson," where we navigate everything from the Clark County School District's controversial staffing "surplussing" to the latest high-tech scams targeting our neighbors. This episode dives into the essential local headlines, including the tragic reality of valley traffic, the Silve...

Mark and Joleen return to "Happening in Henderson" for a February 9th update that blends essential local headlines with a realistic, slightly cynical look at life in the desert. This episode dives into the aftermath of Super Bowl LX, discussing the Seahawks' dominant win and Klint Kubiak's high-stakes move to the Raiders, while also addressing the sobering reality of the Clark County School Distri...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Henderson as they peel back the curtain on the local political circus, starting with the staggering campaign funding gap in the mayoral race and a retaliatory lawsuit shaking up city hall. This episode navigates the "desert of madness" with critical updates on the CCSD budget crisis, those controversial new school start times, and the perpetual orange-cone obst...

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...

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 episod...

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 deba...

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...

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 pr...

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 compet...

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 hi...

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...

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 o...

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 S...

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...