In partnership with each other and every community in Nevada, Vegas PBS and The Nevada Independent are coming together in a new media initiative focused on civic engagement and inclusive community conversations. The partnership aspires to close a widening gap in Nevadans’ understanding of and engagement in local and state government. “The project is based on the democratic … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS and the Nevada Independent Announce the Nevada Democracy Project
Vegas PBS
Outdoor Nevada Season 6 to Launch in January 2024 with Olympian, Connor Fields
Vegas PBS is proud to announce that production is underway on a new season of the fan-favorite original series, Outdoor Nevada. New episodes are scheduled to premiere on Channel 10 and vegaspbs.org in January 2024. Featured destinations in Outdoor Nevada Season 6 will include The Great Basin National Park, Jarbidge, Elko, Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, Ely, Austin, … [Read more...] about Outdoor Nevada Season 6 to Launch in January 2024 with Olympian, Connor Fields
Vegas PBS Wins Three 2023 Emmy Awards
Vegas PBS is proud to announce the station has won three 2023 Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Winning programs were the VEGAS PBS KIDS Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen, Vegas PBS STEAM Camp and The Great Vegas Recipe. The winners were announced at a ceremony in Palm Springs on June 17, 2023. “I’m extremely … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Wins Three 2023 Emmy Awards
Nevada Public Broadcasters Join Forces for Debate
Vegas PBS and Nevada Public Radio are proud to announce that they are collaborating on a new election program, Nevada Decides. The series will feature the candidates running for office in Nevada during the 2022 midterm election. The program will be simulcast on Vegas PBS 10.1 and News 88.9 KNPR. Candidates for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, Steven Horsford (D) and Sam … [Read more...] about Nevada Public Broadcasters Join Forces for Debate
VEGAS PBS KIDS Writers Contest Now Accepting Entries
Entries are now being accepted for the VEGAS PBS KIDS Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen. The VEGAS PBS KIDS Writers Contest is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on learning. The contest—made possible by local financial support from Janice Allen—empowers participants to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills while … [Read more...] about VEGAS PBS KIDS Writers Contest Now Accepting Entries
Carnevale Gallery to Donate 25 Percent of September Proceeds to Vegas PBS in Honor of Late Artist Rita Asfour
Carnevale Gallery plans to donate 25 percent of its proceeds through September to Vegas PBS to help support local arts programming in honor of late artist Rita Asfour. There are 25 of Asfour’s impressionist paintings and contemporary artworks on display at Carnevale Gallery, including original paintings, acrylics, small cash-and-carry acrylics, and limited-edition fine … [Read more...] about Carnevale Gallery to Donate 25 Percent of September Proceeds to Vegas PBS in Honor of Late Artist Rita Asfour
Vegas PBS Celebrates National Get Outdoors Day: With Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony
Vegas PBS, in partnership with Save Red Rock and Escape Adventures, hosted a free bike ride in Blue Diamond to celebrate the finale of Outdoor Nevada’s fourth season. June 12, 2021 was also proclaimed as Outdoor Nevada Day, coinciding with National Get Outdoors Day and Month. Loyal fans of the program had the opportunity to meet host John Burke during the event and multiple … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Celebrates National Get Outdoors Day: With Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony
Vegas PBS’ Outdoor Nevada returns with ten all-new episodes
Outdoor Nevada is back! Vegas PBS is proud to announce the premiere of Outdoor Nevada Season 4 on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. on Vegas PBS Channel 10. In ten new episodes this season, host John Burke takes viewers to some of the most beautiful and interesting locations in the Silver State and meets the people behind them. Vegas PBS members will be able to binge watch all 10 … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS’ Outdoor Nevada returns with ten all-new episodes
Vegas PBS to Host Free Virtual Screening of the Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence
Vegas PBS is hosting a free, virtual screening of The Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence on Friday, January 8 at 6 p.m. PST. This documentary depicts a personal portrait of Amy Ayoub, a prominent Nevada businesswoman who overcame the shame of her traumatic experiences to testify in support of Assembly Bill 67, increasing penalties for those convicted of sex … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS to Host Free Virtual Screening of the Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence
Livestreamed Panel Discussion Will Engage Local Mental Health Experts, Community Leaders, and the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab on the Topic of Youth Mental Health
Well Beings and Vegas PBS will stream a live virtual panel discussion featuring local experts and youth on mental health in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. PT. The event will bring together mental health experts, community leaders, and the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab to address youth mental health and provide connections to an array of … [Read more...] about Livestreamed Panel Discussion Will Engage Local Mental Health Experts, Community Leaders, and the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab on the Topic of Youth Mental Health
Vegas PBS Selects Mary Mazur as New President and General Manager
Vegas PBS welcomes Mary Mazur as the station's new president and general manager. Mazur, an award-winning television executive with more than 30 years of experience in commercial and public media, most recently served as the general manager of Arizona PBS. A national search for a new general manager began in August, after the retirement announcement of Tom Axtell who … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Selects Mary Mazur as New President and General Manager
The Public Education Foundation Adapts Education Hero Award Gala to a Virtual Format
The Public Education Foundation’s 24th Annual Education Hero Award Gala will transform to a virtual extravaganza this year to honor community heroes who stepped up on behalf of students and families during the COVID-19 crisis. The show will broadcast on Vegas PBS and online at thepef.org/hero on September 11, 2020, from 7-8:30 pm. For the past 23 years, The … [Read more...] about The Public Education Foundation Adapts Education Hero Award Gala to a Virtual Format
Vegas PBS Facilitates Over 11 Million Instructional Interactions for At-Home Learning Resources the Station Provides Educational Resources Free to All Southern Nevadans
In support of teachers and parents during statewide school closures, Vegas PBS has provided nearly 12 million one-on-one interactions of the station’s curriculum-based programming and online instructional resources from March 23 to April 26, 2020. Resources include educational broadcasts every weekday for all grade levels, online … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Facilitates Over 11 Million Instructional Interactions for At-Home Learning Resources the Station Provides Educational Resources Free to All Southern Nevadans
Vegas PBS Will Broadcast Curriculum-Based Content
In response to statewide school closures, beginning Monday, March 30, Vegas PBS will provide 12 hours of curriculum-based programming over the air for pre-K through 12th grade students. The programs will broadcast on Channel 10.1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, 24-hours-a-day children's programming is available on VEGAS PBS KIDS Channel 10.3.A copy of the modified … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Will Broadcast Curriculum-Based Content
Vegas PBS Announces 2019-2020 Holiday Programming
Vegas PBS has an exciting lineup of Holiday-themed programming for the whole family in the 2019-2020 season. Highlights include specials on PBS KIDS programming, including Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World and The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas. Among general audience Holiday programming, viewers won’t want to miss Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Announces 2019-2020 Holiday Programming