KNPR's State of Nevada
Airs on 88.9 FM, Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. with a 7 p.m. rebroadcast
About the show
KNPR's State of Nevada is the essential public affairs broadcast to understand what's happening here. Newsmakers and experts give context to local issues; interviews explore the unique character — and characters — of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada is a daily conversation about this place we call home. |
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The EPA has clawed back $150 million meant to help middle and low-income Nevadans access clean energy. That's after Congress voted to end the 30 percent tax incentive for residential solar projects. -
The percussionist/singer speaks with Vegas PBS' Amber Renee Dixon about her life and evolution as a musician, playing with her husband Carlos Santana, and the impact Las Vegas has had on her. -
Most municipalities activate cooling centers. That's because heat is not considered an official natural emergency. -
The summer is harsh on cars. Our car experts answer the public’s questions about their vehicles and how to avoid expensive problems. -
Metro says the number of hospitalizations following peptide injections at a Vegas wellness gathering could be as high as seven. A subsequent investigation has revealed that the doctor who authorized them wasn't licensed to practice here. -
In the 83rd Nevada legislative session, several Indigenous-focused bills were axed by Gov. Joe Lombardo, but he signed at least two, related to healthcare. Senate Bills 97 and 312 are designed to support the infrastructure needed to build out Tribal healthcare expansions in the future. -
Lake Tahoe, famous for its clear waters, is changing. The clarity has declined. Invasive species are a threat and there are fewer days below freezing while summers grow hotter. -
Heat is causing more eye conditions, especially in desert areas -
Schools across Nevada are set to begin the new school year in the coming weeks. We'll examine what districts and teachers are doing to prepare. -
Following news out of UNLV indicating growing pesticide resistance among local mosquitoes, the Health District has confirmed the season's first positive mosquito samples of West Nile virus.
