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Foster Kids in Casino Hotels? It Happened in Rural Nevada Amid Widespread Foster Home Shortages

By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, KFF Health News ● Public Health ● July 23, 2023

A shortage of homes for children and teens in need of care pushed officials to temporarily house kids in casino hotel rooms.

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Andy Hedges, Mike Beck and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott perform at the 2023 Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nev. Credit Will Houk.

A look back at this year’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering

By Will Houk ● Culture ● May 29, 2023

Explore the 2023 Gathering in photos.