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5 things that could come out of the DNC
Democrats from across the country will meet in Chicago this week to rally around Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — just a few weeks after the Democratic Party’s ticket turned upside down following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race.
The Silver State’s delegates will travel to Chicago for the four-day convention, where they are expected to formally nominate the Harris-Walz ticket for the November election.
A lot of the schedule remains unfinalized, according to convention officials, who couldn’t confirm any specific speakers as of Friday. Current and past presidents are expected to participate in the programming, according to convention officials.
“Convention is our opportunity to tell our story directly to the American people, further introduce our Democratic nominees, and grow the broad and diverse Harris-Walz coalition to defeat Donald Trump” said Emily Soong, a convention spokesperson, in a statement. “We look forward to sharing more information about our full convention program with the public.”
Here’s what we can expect to come out of the convention.
1. A greater awareness of Nevada’s importance in the election
Nevada — a critical battleground state whose six electoral votes could be the determining factor in determining the next presidency — will be of importance at the convention.
Nevada was the first battleground state Harris visited in 2024 and was the first early primary battleground state to unanimously pledge its delegates to Harris once Biden exited the race, according to the state Democratic party.
At the Nevada’s First in the West State Convention in May, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said Nevada is setting the stage for what it means to organize and deliver results.
“This state is going to be key in making sure we secure a victory in November,” Harrison said, according to a statement from the Nevada State Democratic Party.
Every morning of the convention, Nevada’s Democratic delegates will hold a breakfast that will feature well-known Democratic leaders who will speak to the state’s delegates, according to Nevada State Democratic Party Chairwoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno. Those speakers include Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Rep. Ro Khanna of California and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
“Seems like everyone and their mama wants to come and talk to the Nevada delegation,” Monroe-Moreno said.
Nevada is incredibly important, said Democratic Rep. Susie Lee on Wednesday. She pointed to polling from the Cook Political Report that shows Nevada is the one swing state where Trump is still ahead.
“We got a lot of work to do,” Lee said. “We certainly know that we win elections when we motivate and organize and turn people out, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do.”
2. High energy
Since Biden dropped from the race and Harris launched her campaign around three weeks ago, Nevada Democrats have seen renewed energy — with thousands turning out to Harris and Walz’s Las Vegas rally last week — and the convention will be no different.
Conventiongoers are expected to be fired up, Monroe-Moreno said.
“It’s not just Democrats, and I think that’s what’s really exciting to me,” Monroe-Moreno said. “It’s people that were looking for something different, looking for hope, looking for a different vision. And they see that in the Harris-Walz ticket.”
Democrats will seek to use the convention to build on the momentum Harris’ campaign is experiencing and work to turn that momentum into votes in November.
3. Highlight of diversity
Like Nevada’s congressional delegation and its legislative makeup, the Democratic national delegation will be represented by a female majority, according to Democratic Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui, who spoke at a delegate send-off event Thursday.
“This female majority is excited,” she said.
Monroe-Moreno, who was the first Black woman to be elected to serve as chair of the state Democratic party, said she will be joined by other Black women who also became the first chairs of their state parties. There will be a Black Political Excellence Event to honor those women on Thursday afternoon, Monroe-Moreno said.
“When you look at who we are, Nevada’s delegation is like a microcosm of who we are as America,” Monroe-Moreno said. “We are one of the most diverse delegations because we are one of the most diverse states in the nation. It’s representative of who we are, and every voice matters and is, we’re active in this community, but nationwide.”
4. A clearer party platform
Harris and Walz are expected to highlight the party’s policies and platform and compare it with the policies of the Trump-Vance ticket, according to Monroe-Moreno.
The chairwoman said Democrats will talk about issues that matter to people, such as clean energy and the climate.
“Nevada is home to the two fastest-rising heat places in America — Las Vegas and Reno — so families were talking about it,” Monroe-Moreno said on Thursday. “So we have folks coming in to talk about what we can do better to bring that down ourselves, you know. But what is that legislation that we need, both at the state level and at the federal level?”
Ahead of the convention in July, the DNC released its draft of the 2024 platform that includes plans to continue the Biden-Harris’ administration’s work, from continuing to lower drug prices and working to seize fentanyl at the border.
4. Future leaders
of the Democratic Party
While the convention organizers couldn’t specify any speakers, past conventions have seen rising stars in the party appear on stage.
Monroe-Moreno said the first time the country saw Barack Obama speak was at a convention, before his presidency.
“The next Barack, the next Kamala, the next Joe Biden might be on the stage that America doesn’t know yet,” she said. “They may be known in their community, in their city and their state, but they’ll be on the larger stage, to see the future of what this party is and the great diversity of who we are as a party.”
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LAS VEGAS, NV- The Las Vegas Rotary Club, in conjunction with Rotary Clubs throughout Southern Nevada, will host a community pickleball fundraiser in support of End Polio Now, Rotary International’s global effort to eradicate polio. The event will take place on Saturday, February 7th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chicken N Pickle Henderson, located at 3381 St. Rose Parkway.
The non-competitive, social event is chaired by Janice Lencke, president of the Las Vegas Rotary Club, on behalf of Rotary District 5300, which serves Southern Nevada and parts of California. The event invites players of all experience levels to come together for an afternoon of pickleball, fellowship and charitable giving, with proceeds benefiting Rotary’s polio eradication efforts.
“The Rotary Clubs of Southern Nevada, together with District 5300, are uniting to host this event to raise awareness and move one step closer to writing the final chapter in polio’s story—an ending marked by eradication,” said Janice Lencke. “Let’s finish what we started and #EndPolio for good.”
Rotary International is a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which was launched in 1988. Since that time, Rotary’s advocacy, fundraising and volunteer efforts have helped reduce polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9 percent, bringing the world closer than ever to eliminating the disease entirely. Polio eradication remains Rotary’s primary humanitarian focus and one of its most sustained global commitments.
General admission tickets include pickleball court access, lunch and sodas, one alcoholic drink ticket, a commemorative photo, one raffle ticket and free parking. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals who want to support the cause.
District 5300 is promoting the event throughout Southern Nevada, with additional outreach across California to encourage regional participation in similar events.
ABOUT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND THE LAS VEGAS ROTARY CLUB
Rotary International is a worldwide fellowship and service organization with 1.2 million members in 200 countries, with 32,000 clubs. Established in 1923 as part of Rotary International, the Las Vegas Rotary Club is the first and largest Rotary Club in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Rotary Club meets for lunch and fellowship every Thursday at Lawry’s The Prime Rib. To learn more about the Club and service projects, visit https://lasvegasrotary.com.
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Travel Nevada Presents The Neon in Nature Series, Featuring Artwork by DARIUSTWIN, at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, January 15 – April 6, 2026
Nevada Division of Tourism
Unique exhibition marks DARIUSTWIN’s first museum show in the U.S.
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / Travel Nevada is proud to present The Neon in Nature Series, which features artwork by light painting photographer and animator Darren Pearson (better known as DARIUSTWIN)at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, beginning January 15, 2026. The exhibition is DARIUSTWIN’s first U.S. museum show. To celebrate the exhibition opening, Travel Nevada will pay admission fees for the first 200 guests to arrive directly at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Created exclusively in Nevada, The Neon in Nature Series captures just some of the stunning landscapes and striking night skies that you’ll find in Nevada when you get a little out there – all juxtaposed with DARIUSTWIN’s signature light paintings infused with and inspired by Nevada character (and characters). The exhibition will inspire museum guests to visit the Nevada ghost towns, state parks, historical landmarks, and more that take center stage in this unique, vibrant, and whimsical exhibition.
“Nevada’s diverse surroundings and dark night skies provided an ideal backdrop to compose this series,” said DARIUSTWIN. “I’m grateful to the Travel Nevada team for commissioning the work and to the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, for housing my very first museum exhibition in the country. I’m hopeful that it will encourage museum guests to travel throughout Nevada, which I found was so rich in history and ripe with adventure opportunities.”
“When the Travel Nevada team first saw DARIUSTWIN’s work, we immediately knew that a partnership with him would inspire people to get a little out there in the state. The Neon in Nature Series is a creative take on what makes Nevada special,” said Rafael Villanueva, chief executive officer of Travel Nevada. “Additionally, we’re thrilled that this exhibition will be housed in the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. We share a mission with the museum to enhance the quality of life for Nevada’s visitors and residents, and what better place to host The Neon in Nature series than a city whose history is intertwined with neon?”
The Neon in Nature Series, Presented by Travel Nevada will be on view at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas through April 6, 2026.
“The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas is delighted to host this art- and Nevada-focused installation by DARIUSTWIN,” said Hollis J. Gillespie, director of the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. “The Neon in Nature Series exemplifies our mission of educating the public about the history and natural history of the state, and it does so in an electrifying way. We look forward to sharing it with our visitors.”
EDITORS: Select high-resolution images from The Neon in Nature Series, Presented by Travel Nevada are available here. Photo credit for all images: “Photo courtesy of Travel Nevada/DARIUSTWIN. ©️ 2024 DARIUSTWIN.”
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About Travel Nevada
The heart of Nevada shines through Travel Nevada, an organization focused on sharing the experiences, landmarks and living legends that make the Silver State a one-of-a-kind destination. Through community collaborations and strategic partnerships, we aim to connect with both locals and visitors alike, showcasing the sometimes-surprising, always-exciting treasures that keep people coming to Nevada. It’s theirs to explore-and ours to safekeep, from preserving our wild-at-heart way of life to our wide-open spaces. For more information, visit TravelNevada.com.
About the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
Founded in 1982, the mission of the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, serves to educate a diverse public about the history and natural history of Nevada. The museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and disseminates material that contributes to an understanding and appreciation of the state. For more information, visit https://www.lasvegasnvmuseum.org/
About DARIUSTWIN
Darren Pearson, known as DARIUSTWIN, is a light painting photographer and animator whose glowing creations have illuminated landscapes around the world. Using long-exposure photography and custom crafted LED lights, Darren “paints” with light in real time, creating skeletal figures, dinosaurs, aliens, and fantastical characters that exist for only a moment before disappearing into the night. His work has been featured by National Geographic, Intel, Honda, and Apple, among others.
Based in Southern California, Darren has been creating light paintings for more than a decade, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, one exposure at a time. See more at dariustwin.com and follow @dariustwin.
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RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) – Nevada Women’s Basketball won its second straight game Wednesday night, getting a thrilling 70-60 overtime win against Wyoming at Lawlor Events Center.
Reigning Old Trapper Mountain West Freshman of the Week Skylar Durley led the Pack (6-9, 2-3 MW) in scoring with 18 points and led both teams in rebounds with a career high 14, recording her first double-double of her career.
Ahrray Young went 5-for-10 from the field for 11 points to go with eight boards.
Nevada’s resilience in the latter part of the fourth, which was punctuated by a key block from Young, forced the game into overtime.
The Pack’s shutdown defense held Wyoming (4-10, 1-4 MW) at bay in the final five, only allowing one point off of a free throw.
On the other end, the offense of Nevada went on a 6-0 run and shot 83.3 percent from the field.
Nevada outscored Wyoming 11-1 and held the Cowgirls without a field goal in OT.
The Pack opened regulation in perfect fashion, shooting a 7-for-7 from the field, 2-for-2 from three and 2-for-2 from the line in the first five minutes of action.
Nevada had a 10-0 run that was capitalized by holding Wyoming to a two-and-a-half minute scoring drought.
Through the first quarter, Nevada shot 64.3 percent and remained perfect from both deep and free throws.
Nevada’s hot start simmered in the second, only getting six points and closing the quarter on a field goal drought of just under four minutes.
Meanwhile, Wyoming’s shooting improved from the first, closing the gap to two.
Despite the slower quarter, Nevada carried its lead into the second half, 45-41.
The third quarter was nearly even, Nevada only shooting slightly better and outscoring Wyoming, 15-14.
The game stayed close through the fourth with three ties and four lead changes, leading to extra time.
As a team, the Pack outrebounded the Cowgirls, 40-28, and had 24 bench points to their six.
Nevada will hit the road and look to even its conference record as it faces New Mexico Saturday at 12 p.m.
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