Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller joined Las Vegas Weekly in early 2022 as a staff writer. Since 2016, she has gathered a smorgasbord of experience in local media, including editorial at Vegas Seven magazine, coordinating programming and communications for a nonprofit in Southern Nevada schools, internship reporting for The Nevada Independent and producing television at FOX5 Vegas. When she's not catching up on news or writing stories, she's probably enjoying nature or acing a karaoke solo.

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Vegas City Opera infuses ‘Don Giovanni’ with 1980s Wall Street: Thursday, May 9, 2024; The production, playing May 17-18 at Charleston Heights Arts Center, promises to modernize age-old themes.
Petition for ballot initiative to enshrine reproductive rights in state constitution gets green light: Thursday, April 25, 2024; The petition was challenged by the Coalition for Parents and Children PAC based on the argument that “reproductive rights” was too broad for a single ballot question.
Radicalized online: How digital rabbit holes lead to violent extremism: Thursday, April 25, 2024; Extremism has found a home online 10 years after the Bundy standoff in Nevada.
State Senator Dallas Harris talks social equity in the cannabis industry and her goals as a legislator: Thursday, April 18, 2024; When Harris passed the “cannabis Christmas tree” bill in the 2023 legislative session, she had customers’ experience in mind.
Sacred spaces: Native Americans promote land protection at Powwow for the Planet: Thursday, April 11, 2024; Free and open to the public, Powwow for the Planet on April 19-20 at UNLV is an opportunity for Native Americans to convene and connect with their culture, but also for the wider community to learn about Native Americans’ issues ...
TikTok banned? Las Vegas businesses and officials weigh in: Thursday, April 4, 2024; Lawmakers have said the crackdown stems from concerns about user data privacy and national security, based on the belief that the Chinese government could somehow influence the app’s algorithm.
Las Vegas author Lissa Townsend Rodgers sheds light on historic women in organized crime: Thursday, March 21, 2024; Years of extensive research not only roots the stories in factual history, but also makes readers feel as though they’re a fly on the wall.
Las Vegas Flight Academy CEO Ron Kelly invites young people into a bright future: Thursday, March 14, 2024; The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation’s goal is to bring 600 minority and women pilots into the industry each year.
Solar solutions? Why some Nevadans are pushing back against large-scale energy projects: Thursday, March 7, 2024; While renewable energy is an important part of the climate change puzzle, residents near established and potential solar project sites have sounded an alarm on negative impacts.
Breaking down summary evictions in Southern Nevada: Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024; As of February 1, evictions have increased 155% since before the pandemic.
Nevada still seeing influx in abortions 20 months after Roe overturned: Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024; Nevada’s average monthly abortions increased 33% after the Dobbs decision.
Curry Pizza House brings a new way to enjoy Northern Indian flavors: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024; Tandoori chicken pizza comes with white garlic sauce, cheese, bell pepper, red onion, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and juicy, perfectly spiced chicken.
Nevada attorney general’s lawsuits against social media companies underscore impact on youth: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024; Attorney General Aaron Ford announced on January 30 that his office filed civil actions against five social media platforms—Snapchat, TikTok and Meta-owned Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Boulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 20 years: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024; The screenings and events continue through February 19 at the Elaine K. Smith Building in Boulder City.
Playing the long game: Colossal sporting events will push Las Vegas forward: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024; Becoming a sports town has its pitfalls. Strip-adjacent businesses say they were negatively affected by the Formula 1 race in November and beyond.
Black Violin brings classical and hip-hop fusion to the Smith Center: Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024; Las Vegas is the fourth stop on the spring tour, dubbed The Experience, and concertgoers can expect an energetic and inspiring show.
A closer look at voter ID issues in the Nevada GOP caucus: Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024; For only $110 on a publicly accessible website, the Weekly obtained a fake identification card under the name of Michael McDonald.
New ordinance for Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges raises questions about public safety and personal rights: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024; Opponents have argued the pedestrian bridges, which are technically public sidewalks, are areas where First Amendment activity like street performing should be allowed.
Police crack down on Downtown bicyclists after a violent assault in the Arts District: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024; Metro says “these rides have only recently become violent, and this is an isolated incident.”
Murder mystery meets the art of striptease in Vegas Theatre Company’s Cluelesque: Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024; “It’s a narrative burlesque. This is more using the art of burlesque … to unveil not just the body that the actor has, but also the secrets.”
Growing community: The Obodo Collective’s Tameka Henry seeks sustainable solutions for Historic Westside neighbors: Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024; The urban farm contains 26 garden beds and 26 fruit trees.
Nevada groups get to work on constitutional amendment guaranteeing ‘reproductive freedom’: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023; Las Vegas company GenBioPro has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the abortion pill.
Recipe for hope: Las Vegas has some hard truths to face about food insecurity: Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023; There are 274,430 Southern Nevadans—that’s 1 in 8 people—who don’t have consistent access to enough food to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Finding a way forward on a campus scarred by trauma: Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023; Students today are dealing with more mass shootings than previous generations, and struggling to cope.
New power generation: Is the Las Vegas Strip becoming a model for renewable energy use?: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023; Resorts World is powered by 100% renewable energy and its not alone in its sustainable practices.
Pine Bistro brings a world of flavors to the southwest valley: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023; Authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes are complemented by cocktails, hookah and more.
First-timers marvel at ‘Mystère’: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023; A Weekly conversation about the humor, art, talent, dedication and legacy of Cirque’s enduring show.
How will Las Vegas fare in a future with less water?: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023; Colorado River flows are expected to continue to decrease as more greenhouse gases are emitted.
A new leaf for cannabis: Washington considers policy changes that could transform Nevada’s industry: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023; “There are so many Nevada business owners who have opened legal cannabis businesses … and they should be able to access the same banking services as all other businesses.”
The Cupcake Girls’ Amy-Marie Merrell brings sex work, trafficking front and center: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023; The organization was founded in Las Vegas in 2011 and serves about 250 to 300 clients per year.
Recapping When We Were Young 2023 in Las Vegas: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023; This year’s When We Were Young fest was certainly one for the books.
Go Southwest: Exploring the dining, activities and vibes of the Las Vegas Valley’s newest corner: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023; It took a while for the western Valley to crowd in around the 215, but today, southwest Las Vegas is booming.
Culinary and Bartenders Union members picket after ‘no progress’ in negotiations: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023; Local unions are acting against a backdrop of labor disputes playing out across the country, from Detroit to Hollywood.
'Horrible horror movie' fundraiser at Beverly Theater benefits Las Vegas nonprofit helping victims of trauma: Monday, Oct. 16, 2023; Unshakeable founder Debbie Isaacs admits her filmmaking debut Ghosts of Goldfield is “horrible," but there’s a lesson to be gleaned in showing it some love and attention.
The Sin Sity Sisters minister to the community through fashion and fun with Project Nunway: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023; Model-designer teams must follow challenging guidelines for the upcoming event at Sahara Las Vegas.
Stop that hack: Cybersecurity tips for individuals and small businesses: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023; The No. 1 method of attack is phishing, which attempts to get users to give up personal information or click a link that contains malware.
Parade and festival celebrate Historic Westside School milestone: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023; The school opened with just two rooms in 1923 to serve local families including Native American children from the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.
Las Vegas’ air service development team pilots toward more international routes: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023; “We’ve still got a lot of room to grow just to get back to the capacity that we had in 2019.”
After ‘historic’ flooding, what’s next for recreation at Mount Charleston?: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023; The Nevada Department of Transportation is working around the clock to restore miles of roadway damage with the goal of finishing by early October.
Las Vegas sidewalk vendors face a bumpy pathway to licenses and legal operation: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023; “Many of them are vulnerable. We hear stories of repeated harassment, intimidation, humiliation.”
Raquel Reed’s ‘Jiggle Room’ shakes up Las Vegas’ burlesque scene: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023; “This show isn’t choreographed, it’s very free. And that’s why I like it so much.”
Federal policies both help and hinder Nevada’s emergence as a solar power: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023; Nevada has risen in the ranks to No. 1 for solar jobs per capita, according to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s 2022 National Solar Jobs Census.
What Nevada colleges are doing to keep graduates working in Nevada: Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023; “When you do have any brain drain, it’s often because they have to go elsewhere to find opportunities. So you have to have a lot of opportunity within the state, as well.”
Two UNLV professors work to cut the spread of insect-transmitted diseases: Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023; “We’re looking to set up a citizen science initiative … whole schools, whole classes, submitting samples.”
Tenant turmoil: Evictions pile up as Nevada’s stark affordable housing landscape worsens: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023; Nevada has just 17 affordable units available for every 100 extremely low-income households that need them.
Ashley Zabarte nurtures artists through her Downtown shop Hey Maker: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023; In addition to organizing markets where artists and crafts makers sell their goods, Zabarte has written guides for artists on topics like e-commerce and how to manage social media.
CoZi fest aims to connect and empower cartoonists and zinesters: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023; “You don’t have to go through an institution or a major publisher to spread those ideas. You just [need] a copier and some paper and cheap materials.”
Las Vegas’ Lou Ruvo Center continues studying the effectiveness of newly approved Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023; According to studies required by the FDA, it helps to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain protein and has a functional benefit in patients.
Nevada—and NV Energy—move to get more EV infrastructure into the ground: Thursday, July 27, 2023; The stations are part of an ongoing effort to electrify transportation across the state.
A Nevada State Museum exhibit pays overdue tribute to Las Vegas legend Liberace: Thursday, July 20, 2023; “He’s been enjoying quite the renaissance at the moment.”