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May 8, 2026

Sinking Homes in Lake Las Vegas, a Plan to Boost Summer Tourism, and the Huntridge Theater's Hail Mary

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Sinking Homes in Lake Las Vegas, a Plan to Boost Summer Tourism, and the Huntridge Theater's Hail Mary

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Nearly 90 homes in Lake Las Vegas are sinking — raising big questions about whether the development was a mistake and if builders are prioritizing quantity over quality. Plus, international tourism is down and the city has a plan to win visitors back. We're also asking whether handing the Huntridge Theater to a nonprofit is the key to finally reopening it. Downtown neighbor Patricia Haddad Bennett and executive producer Layla Muhammad join host Jesse Merrick. 

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