Happening in Henderson

In this July 6, 2026, episode of Happening in Henderson, Mark and Joleen navigate a valley that's currently doubling as a convection oven to bring you the week's most essential local headlines. We dive into Avelo Airlines' new nonstop route to McKinney, Texas--perfect for those looking to swap our dry heat for a more humid variety--and discuss a sobering 356% spike in student-related road crashes...

Join Mark and Joleen on this episode of Happening in Henderson as they navigate a week of soaring temperatures and high-stakes headlines. From the inaugural UCA National Pickleball Championship taking over the Whitney Mesa courts to the unwelcome arrival of West Nile-positive mosquitoes, we cover the local news that actually impacts your summer. This episode dives into the "Great Housing Reset" fo...

In this episode of Happening in Henderson, hosts Mark and Joleen brave the 110-degree "suburban purgatory" to bring you an essential update on the June 2026 news cycle. We dive into the certified primary election results for the Municipal Court judge race and the surprisingly high-stakes "Kids Vote" ice cream battle, while analyzing the Vegas Golden Knights' decision to tap Ryan Craig as their new...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Henderson as they navigate a week defined by record-breaking heat and a bittersweet end to the Vegas Golden Knights' Stanley Cup run. In this episode, we tackle the reality of living in a 110-degree furnace while breaking down the "Great Housing Reset" currently shifting the Henderson real estate market toward a window of sanity. We dive into the latest local h...

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, your essential weekly breakdown of life in Nevada's second-largest city, where the sun is currently set to "actively hostile" and the local news is even hotter. This week, Mark and Joleen navigate the complexities of the June 9th primary elections, the city's strategic moratorium on thirsty AI data centers, and the sobering reality of Clark County School District...

Join hosts Mark and Joleen on "Happening in Henderson" as they navigate the fine line between suburban charm and desert-induced madness in the only Clark County podcast that doubles as a support group for people essentially living in a toaster. This episode dives into the massive $2 billion Sloan Canyon water pipeline project and the high-stakes billionaire Monopoly game currently unfolding as Peo...

Join Mark and Joleen for the May 26, 2026, edition of 'Happening in Henderson,' your primary source for local news, culture, and the unfiltered reality of life in the Mojave. This episode navigates a wide-ranging landscape, from the surreal sight of patriotic camels leading Memorial Day processions to the critical technological failures of the RideCo paratransit app currently stranding Henderson r...

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, the podcast for residents who prefer their local news served with a side of realism and a dash of desert-hardened wit. In this episode, hosts Mark and Joleen break down a chaotic week in the valley, from a bizarre macing incident during a Costco laptop heist to the staggering $29 million penthouses rising at the Four Seasons private residences in MacDonald Highla...

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, the podcast that treats our desert oasis with the exact amount of skeptical reverence it deserves as the summer of 2026 arrives with a triple-digit vengeance. In this episode, Mark and Joleen break down the local headlines, from the sticker shock of the $300,000 "Six on Tin" tiny home project on Water Street to the high-tension playoff battle between the Vegas Go...

Mark and Joleen return to 'Happening in Henderson' to navigate the sun-bleached reality of suburban life with a healthy dose of local skepticism. This episode dives into the judicial battle for Department 1 and the federal fight over Southern Nevada's greenery, while exploring why the city is finally cracking down on the e-bike "menace" outside local middle schools. We break down the return of Wil...

Welcome to Happening in Henderson, the local news brief that tells it like it is--even when "like it is" involves a $26 million embezzlement scheme and traffic that makes you want to question your life choices. This week, Joleen and Mark break down the headline-grabbing financial scandals, the brazen armored truck heists, and the tragic loss of local icon Neil Sackmary. We navigate the maze of con...

From legal camels to the chaos of WrestleMania 42, Mark and Joleen break down the latest "Happening in Henderson" with a mix of community grit and local insight. This episode dives into the heavy headlines, including a tragic boat explosion at Lake Mead and the reality of local RV fires, while balancing the scales with the Golden Knights' playoff victory over the Utah Mammoth and the long-awaited...

Join Mark and Joleen for a grounded yet candid look at the latest headlines in our desert oasis on this episode of "Happening in Henderson." This week, we navigate the complexities of the Ward Three city council race, the fallout from a high-profile local theft scam, and the city's strategic shift away from the Clark County School District. Along with updates on the I-215's blinding new LED lights...

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...