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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.
MARK: Welcome to 'Happening in Henderson', the only podcast that realizes living in the second safest city in America just means our criminals are better at hiding the bodies. I'm Mark, and I'm joined by Joleen, who currently looks like she's been through a blender.
JOLEEN: I'm upbeat, Mark! It's a gorgeous Monday, April 20th, 2026, and I only cried three times during my commute because some dickhead in a Cybertruck decided the shoulder was his personal express lane. If you like what we do, make sure to like, subscribe, and comment, or just send your hate mail to 'henderson@thehappeningnetwork.com'.
MARK: We've got a lot of shit to get through today. First off, if you didn't notice the influx of guys in spandex and questionable facial hair, WrestleMania 42 took over Allegiant Stadium this weekend. It was a complete circus. I tried to go to the grocery store and ended up in a three-way conversation about 'kayfabe' with a man dressed as a literal Undertaker. It's too much for a Sunday.
JOLEEN: It's hilarious. But on a darker note, things got real at Lake Mead on Saturday. A boat explosion injured two people and killed a poor dog. Apparently, it happened near Callville Bay. I'm telling you, between the dropping water levels and the exploding engines, that lake is basically trying to kill us at this point. It's like nature's way of saying, 'Get the fuck out of my bathtub.'
MARK: It's brutal. And the hits kept coming in the neighborhood. Saturday night, the Henderson Fire Department responded to an RV fire over on Ballerina Drive, near Warm Springs and Lake Mead Parkway. One person didn't make it out. It's a grim reminder that living in a vehicle in this heat isn't exactly a luxury lifestyle, despite what the 'van life' influencers on Instagram tell you.
JOLEEN: No, it's a nightmare. Speaking of nightmares, did you see the animal control situation? Officials removed over forty animals from a house here in town last Thursday. Birds, turtles, dogs, cats--it was a literal ark of neglect. I don't understand how you wake up one morning and think, 'I definitely need a fourteenth ferret to round out the collection.' It's sociopathic.
MARK: Well, at least one animal story has a happy ending. Nancy Rouas, our local camel queen, finally cleared her regulatory hurdles. The city council officially approved the permit for her to keep her camels, Moses and Abraham. After months of them being 'illegal exotic animals', they're now just very tall, very spit-prone residents of Henderson. I'm sure the neighbors are thrilled to have a dromedary staring into their bedroom windows.
JOLEEN: I love it. I want a camel. Think of the gas savings! Anyway, let's talk about the kids because the Clark County School District is basically rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic again. They've finalized the start times for the 2026-27 school year. High schoolers are moving to 8:30 a.m. because 'science' says they need sleep. Middle schoolers are getting shafted at 7:30 a.m., and the elementary kids don't start until 9:15.
MARK: So, basically, parents who work actual jobs are completely screwed. 'He said, 'We want to align with sleep needs,'' but what he meant was, 'We don't have enough bus drivers to save our lives.' If you have a kid in elementary school, you're now essentially a full-time chauffeur until mid-morning. It's a great way to ensure nobody in this city actually stays productive.
JOLEEN: At least thirty-two of our schools got the 'Purple Star' designation for supporting military families. That's actually cool. It's nice to know we're doing something right for the people who serve. But the school bus situation is still a joke. They're trying to avoid spending hundreds of millions on a larger fleet, so they're just making the parents do the heavy lifting. It's classic CCSD management: if it's broken, just make it the public's problem.
MARK: Exactly. Let's pivot to something that doesn't involve logistical failures. Food. Chewie's just opened up on St. Rose Parkway near Paseo Verde. It's a Southern California export. They're doing that 'beach vibe' taco thing. Fish, chicken, and some beef tacos. I went by there, and the line was out the door. People in this town act like they've never seen a tortilla before whenever a new chain from California shows up.
JOLEEN: I'm a sucker for it, though. I love a good fish taco, even if I'm eating it in a parking lot while looking at a dry mountain range instead of the Pacific. They've got those shrimp skewers and burritos, too. It's basically a little slice of Orange County right here in the desert. If I wanted to see that many blonde people in Lululemon, I'd just go to The District, but the tacos are a nice bonus.
MARK: You're such a bitch for a good marketing gimmick. But hey, if it's better than the generic shit we usually get, I'll take it. Speaking of generic, the sports world is anything but. The Vegas Golden Knights kicked off their playoff run last night against the Utah Mammoth. I still can't get over that name. The 'Mammoth'. They moved from Arizona and chose a name that sounds like a brand of generic paper towels.
JOLEEN: It's better than being the 'Coyotes' and playing in a college barn, Mark. And the Knights took Game 1! 4 to 2 victory. Mark Stone is officially the postseason goal king for the franchise now. He scored his thirty-seventh, passing Marchessault. And Carter Hart was solid in net with thirty-two saves. We're currently 8-0-1 under John Tortorella. I guess his 'scream at everyone until they win' strategy is working.
MARK: Tortorella was born for this city. He's as grumpy and sarcastic as we are. Game 2 is tomorrow night back at T-Mobile. And don't forget our Henderson Silver Knights. Their Calder Cup playoff run starts Wednesday against the San Jose Barracuda. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. All games are at Lee's Family Forum, so you have no excuse to stay home and watch 'The Bachelor' reruns.
JOLEEN: The Silver Knights tickets are actually affordable, which is rare in this economy. Twenty-nine bucks? Plus they have that 'Silver Savings' menu with five-dollar hot dogs and nachos. I can actually afford to get drunk and yell at a goalie without taking out a second mortgage. That's a win-win.
MARK: And if hockey isn't your vibe, we've got the weekend guide. This Saturday, April 25th, is the 'Catalina Wine Mixer' at Vegas Valley Winery. I swear, if I hear one person quote the movie 'Step Brothers' and talk about the 'fucking Catalina Wine Mixer', I'm going to lose my mind. It's a trap for people who peaked in 2008.
JOLEEN: Oh, shut up, it's fun! There's wine, live music, and people acting like they're on a boat in the middle of a desert. If you want something more wholesome, there's the 'Signature Social' on Friday at Signature Preparatory. Giant water slides, face painters, and a petting zoo. It's for the kids, but I'm mostly interested in the dunk tank. I have a list of people I'd like to see submerged in ice water.
MARK: There's also a 'Cars and Christ' event on Saturday for those who like their horsepower with a side of holiness. It's at the Werkstatte BMW shop. I'm not sure if God cares about your exhaust system, but hey, whatever gets you through the weekend. And for the hikers, there's a 90-minute rolling hills hike through Seven Hills on Saturday morning. You can walk off all that wine from the night before while contemplating your life choices.
JOLEEN: You'll need that hike because today is going to be hot as balls. We're looking at a high of 92 degrees today, Monday the 20th. It's an absolute spike. Scattered clouds, but that won't stop you from sweating through your shirt before you even get to your car. Tomorrow stays hot at 89, but then we get a weird little gift from the weather gods on Wednesday.
MARK: Yeah, it's dropping to 76 on Wednesday. That's a sixteen-degree swing. It's like the atmosphere is having a bipolar episode. It'll crawl back up to the low 80s for the weekend, which is actually perfect for being outside. Just don't get used to it. This is Henderson; by next week we'll probably be melting into the sidewalk.
JOLEEN: The only thing more unpredictable than the weather is the road construction. The 'Reimagine Boulder Highway' project is officially a year old, and the only thing I've 'reimagined' is a world where I don't have to sit in twenty minutes of traffic to go three miles. They've closed Coogan Drive east of Boulder Highway until today, and they're doing median work near Wagon Wheel. It's a goddamn mess.
MARK: They're also doing nightly work on the I-215 between Pecos and Stephanie. Lane reductions from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. all week. They're upgrading the lighting to LEDs, which I'm sure will be blindingly bright until they install the 'light shields' in late 2026. Because apparently, we can put a man on the moon, but we can't figure out how to make a streetlamp that doesn't sear your retinas.
JOLEEN: And despite the fact that our roads are falling apart and it's 90 degrees in April, people still want to buy houses here. The March data just came out, and the median home price in Henderson is sitting at 541,990 dollars. That's down slightly from last year, but homes are sitting for 61 days on average. It's a 'seller's market', but it feels more like a 'nobody can afford the interest rates' market.
MARK: It's ridiculous. You pay half a million dollars to live in a stucco box in Cadence where you can hear your neighbor's toaster pop. But hey, no state income tax, right? That's the dream we're all chasing while we dodge orange cones and camels. It's a strange city, Joleen. A strange, sweaty city.
JOLEEN: It's our strange, sweaty city, you asshole. That's the show for today. Remember to follow us on all the socials, and if you have a story that isn't about your HOA complaining about your grass length, send it to us. We'll be back later this week to talk about more chaos.
MARK: Stay composed, stay sarcastic, and for the love of everything, don't get in a fight with a camel. They have more legal rights than you do now. See ya.