Welcome to Happening in Henderson, the weekly show where hosts Mark and Joleen serve up Henderson’s news with equal parts insight, cynicism, and sharp-edged humor. From local headlines and community events to crime updates, school district drama, weather forecasts, sports highlights, and brutally honest restaurant reviews, nothing is off limits.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or new to the 890xx life, this is the place to stay informed… without falling asleep.
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.
28 Sept 2026
Happening in Henderson: Inspirada Homeowners Sue Over Pink Paint While Aces Roll
From houses in Inspirada turning a "disturbing shade of Pepto-Bismol" to a Henderson police officer caught in a federal gear-theft conspiracy, Mark and Joleen unpack a wild week in Nevada's second-largest city. This episode of *Happening in Henderson* balances the community's heaviest headlines--including a serious arrest at a local elementary school and a macing incident at Costco--with the Las Vegas Aces' postseason dominance and a look at the "buyer's market" reality check hitting the $527,500 median home price. Get the latest on the "Reimagine" project on Boulder Highway (where construction cones remain the unofficial state flower), the speakeasy vibe of Water Street's new Terminal 4, and why this weekend's Hot Rod Days is a magnet for classic chrome and New Balance sneakers. Whether you're navigating 215 lane reductions or preparing for the first "fake fall" temperature drop, we've got the local news, sports, and real estate insights you need to stay informed and slightly entertained in the desert heat.
21 Sept 2026
Happening in Henderson: Raiders Win, School Budget Cuts, and Horizon Ridge Fire-Dining
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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