City of Las Vegas: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to our short-form series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions or interesting topics that don’t need a full podcast.
Episode 13 deals with the little-known history of Las Vegas divorce ranches. Today Las Vegas is one of the marriage capitals of the world, but during the Great Depression Vegas tourism got a boost from divorces. Some divorce ranches still exist as parks, but what is a divorce ranch? Why were they mostly used by women? Listen and find out.
See pictures from the divorce ranch era:
https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/las-vegas-divorce-ranches
In 1931, with the country in the grips of the Great Depression, the Nevada legislature passed two important bills to spur economic growth. One legalized gambling and the second changed the divorce residency requirements from six months to six weeks while adding nine grounds for divorce including the catchall “extreme cruelty entirely mental in nature”. The rest is history.
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
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Welcome to our short-form series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions or interesting topics that don’t need a full podcast.
Episode 12 deals with the Covid-19 Coronavirus affecting everyone right now. Nonessential businesses are closed, but what businesses are nonessential? How can I find help? How can I help others and still maintain social distancing? Listen and find out.
Read the latest coronavirus updates at:
https://lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus
State of Nevada updates: https//nvhealthresponse.nv.gov
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers will enforce the closure of businesses deemed nonessential. The Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office will then either pursue a criminal complaint or civil complaint based on Metro’s findings. The criminal option entails the filing of a misdemeanor. The civil option would consist of the city securing a temporary restraining order to close the business more quickly should its owners not comply with the Metro order.
At the same time, the city plans to take several steps to ease the burdens on businesses that have been forced to close. These include:
- A 60-day grace period for business license renewals with due dates of March 1 or April 1.
- Options to close general or privileged licenses and no cost to reinstate them
- A liquor license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure
- A gaming license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure
- An ongoing acceptance of applications during this time
How to help:
Donate blood. There is a dire need in our community right now. Visit http://RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment.
Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods, has a help map where you can ask for help or offer help to your neighbors.
The Tyler Robinson Foundation, Imagine Dragons’ nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis, is looking for pen pals to help families facing isolation right now. Send scanned letters, drawings and videos to penpal@trf.org, and they will be shared with the families
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
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Welcome to episode 26 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the new homeless ordinance approved by the city council on Nov. 6.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with the Director of Community Services Kathi Thomas Gibson and Veterans Community Advisory Board member Nina Ridgeway. They discuss and clear up misconceptions about the new ordinance that makes it a misdemeanor to camp or sleep in the public right-of-way in the downtown and residential areas. The ordinance was designed to help direct people to the city’s Courtyard Homeless Resource Center and other existing nonprofits to connect those in need to services and help break the cycle of homelessness.
Learn more about the homeless ordinance: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/city-council-to-hear-first-reading-of-new-ordinance-designed-to-connect-homeless-with-services-and-off-the-streets
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Welcome to episode 25 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the new parks being built and renovated and recreation programs coming soon.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with new Director of Parks and Recreation Greg A. Weitzel. Weitzel holds more than 20 years’ experience in the urban parks and recreation administration field. Most recently he served as the Department Director of two of the largest parks and recreation agencies in Pennsylvania and Idaho. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Recreation and Park Association and chairs the Public Policy Committee.
Learn more about city of Las Vegas parks and programs: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation
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Welcome to episode 24 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the current state and future of transportation in southern Nevada. How will the city and transportation-related agencies deal with the explosive growth of the Las Vegas valley and prepare for a technology enhanced future?
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Mike Janssen, the city’s Director of Public Works; Kristina Swallow, Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation; and, John Penuelas, Senior Director of Engineering, Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.
Learn more about Project Neon: http://ndotprojectneon.com/
Find NDOT online: https://www.nevadadot.com/
Find the RTC online: https://www.rtcsnv.com/
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Welcome to episode 23 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the growing and ever-changing landscape of professional sports in Las Vegas. The city is fast becoming a professional sports destination due to the influx of new teams and new stadiums.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Las Vegas Lights FC Owner Brett Lashbrook and Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations of the Howard Hughes Corporation, the owner of the Las Vegas Aviators.
Learn more about the Las Vegas Lights Football Club
Learn more about the Aviators
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Welcome to episode 22 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In 2017, just months after recreational marijuana was legalized in Nevada, we chatted with guests from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Yes on Question 2 campaign to discuss what would happen next. A lot has changed in two years. In this episode, we talk about what has happened and new things on the horizon like marijuana consumption lounges.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Business Licensing Section Manager Darcy Adelbai-Hurd and dispensary owner Andre Rhodes.
Meanwhile, Shane and Natasha visit the world’s first and only immersive cannabis museum, Cannabition located in downtown Las Vegas.
Read more about the City Council regulation of marijuana consumption lounges
Learn more about Cannabition museum
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less.
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Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 11, we wonder what is a trigono? Why are we naming a new park after it? We also talk about film permits. When do you need a film permit? How much do they cost? Listen and find out.
- Learn more about Trigono Hills
- Add your thoughts to the Las Vegas Master Plan
- Get more information about film permits
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less.
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Welcome to episode 21 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the new Master Plan being developed for the city. Cities in Nevada are required to develop a master plan to guide future decisions about their physical development. Master plans identify current issues and needs in the community, and set forth goals, policies and actions to address issues. They also contain specific functional areas that address many different and complex aspects of urban and suburban development, including conservation, historic preservation, housing, land use, public facilities and services, recreation and open space, safety and transportation.
The city’s current 2020 Master Plan, adopted in 2000 and updated periodically over the following decade, sought to address the challenges of rapid growth and transformation during the 2000s and 2010s. Since many of the goals and policies from that plan were achieved, it is now time to plan how our community will look in the future. The master plan team is made up of the city of Las Vegas, and the Smith Group and includes an executive steering committee and a citizens advisory committee.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Planning Director Robert Summerfield and Master Plan Citizens Advisory Committee member Amanda Klein.
For more information and to make your voice heard visit https://www.masterplan.vegas
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Welcome to episode 20 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about items of interest on the 2019 Nevada legislative agenda.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Deputy Administrative Services Director Nicole Rourke.
For more information and to track bills in the 2019 legislative session visit: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/80th2019/
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less.
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Welcome to episode 19 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about an exciting downtown enhancement project called Project Enchilada.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Executive Director of Community Development Tom Perrigo and City Attorney Brad Jerbic to talk about the project that will bring green, open space, illumination and overall stabilization to East Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to 14th Street.
PROJECT ENCHILADA TIMELINE:*
NEON Illumination – May 2018-July 2019*
• Surrounding business outreach
• Stabilization of East Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to 14th Street
• Intense landscaping upgrades
• Address vacant lots
• Restoration and illumination of the existing building facades
• Restoration of power in the area
• Illumination of building – exterior & interior
• Illumination and reinvention of the alleyways
• NEON sign restoration and illumination
*Dates are approximate
For more information on Project Enchilada
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Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 10, we wonder who decides whether or not to put up a traffic light? Can I get one in the intersection near my house? We also talk about building permits. Do you need a building permit to change out a ceiling fan? Listen and find out.
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you?
Find Shane & Jen on Twitter:
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less.
www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 9, we wonder can a fire hydrant freeze? What happens if there’s a fire in freezing temperatures? We also talk about the changes to Short Term Rental regulations. Can you still have an AirBnB in the city? Listen and find out.
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
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Find Shane & Jen on Twitter:
@Savanapridi
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less.
www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 8, we wonder what is a city marshal? How are they different than Las Vegas Metropolitan Police? We also met with the city urban forester to answer your tree questions. How long do trees live downtown? What are some recommended trees for your Las Vegas landscape? Listen and find out.
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
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Find Shane & Jen on Twitter:
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less.
www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to episode 18 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about everyone’s favorite topic - Food.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with former Las Vegas Weekly food editor and current Greenspun Media Group Editor-at-Large Brock Radke and Le Thai chef Dan Coughlin to hear their thoughts on the growing food scene in Las Vegas.
Watch Shane eat all the donuts https://youtu.be/WXHPispgx_s
Read our food blogs: Pastries https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/five-pastries-to-try-before-you-die Cookies https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/northwest-nom-noms-three-life-changing-cookies-you-must-try Sandwiches https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/the-3-sandwiches-you-have-to-eat-in-dtlv
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 7, we wonder about traffic lights. Who do you call if they go out? What if their timing is all wrong? We also let people know how to find out what Ward they live in. Who is your city councilperson? Listen and find out.
See if YOU live in city limits at http://lasvegasnevada.gov/citylimits
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to episode 17 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about crime and the perception of crime in the Las Vegas area.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Captain Sasha Larkin, head of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s northwest command, and Dr. William Sousa, Criminal Justice Associate Professor at UNLV and Director of the Center for Crime and Justice Policy.
In our Out & About segment, Shane and Jen meet up with three city of Las Vegas marshals to talk about training, crime and the job of a city marshal.
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 6, we wonder what exactly is the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE? Why do we need donations? What about tax-payer dollars? We also discuss downtown living. Why live downtown? What’s it good for? Listen and find out.
Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE Information: https://mayorsfundlv.org
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to episode 16 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the state of education and the city’s role and efforts. The Clark County School District is the fifth largest school district in the nation with over 322,000 students and 360 schools.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara and city of Las Vegas Director of Youth Development and Social Innovation, Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler.
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This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 5, we wonder what the city has to do with education. Do we fund the school district? Do we offer preschool education? We also discuss safe school routes. Wait, what is a safe school route? Listen and find out.
Find your safe school route: https://cityoflasvegas.link/saferoute
Education Information: https://cityoflasvegas.link/education
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson.
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Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26
This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 4, we wonder how to find an inmate in city jail. What are visiting hours? Who is in a city jail versus a county jail? We also talk about cooling off with some sweet splash pad action. Why splash pads instead of pools? Listen and find out.
Find your nearest splash pad https://cityoflasvegas.link/splashpads
Inmate Information: https://cityoflasvegas.link/inmate
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson.
Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you?
Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26
This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 3, we talk about what you can do to help the homeless as the temperatures climb to record-breaking heights. We also talk about keeping your pets safe in the summer heat. When is the sidewalk too hot to walk your dog? Listen and find out.
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson.
Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you?
Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26
This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast
Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 2 we talk about short term rentals (also known colloquially as AirBnB’s). Are they even legal in Las Vegas? What is allowed at a short term rental? Can I get a permit? We tackle these questions and more. We also talk about tax revenue generated by the sale of recreational marijuana. The voters of Nevada wanted the money to help schools. Is it? Listen and find out.
See a map of the city limits: https://www.maptechnica.com/city-map/Las+Vegas/NV/3240000
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson.
Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives.
Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26
This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcas
Welcome to the new series from the city of Las Vegas - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.
In Episode 1 we talk about the difference between the city of Las Vegas and the surrounding areas of unincorporated Clark County. Do you know the difference? Which Las Vegas strip properties are in the actual city limits? Listen and find out.
See a map of the city limits: https://www.maptechnica.com/city-map/Las+Vegas/NV/3240000
Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies . Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson.
Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26
This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast