KNPR's State of Nevada
Airs on News 88.9-FM KNPR:M–F at 9 a.m with 7 p.m. rebroadcast
About the Program
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; discussion and profile 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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When you were on the road in days after two Nevada State Police troopers were killed by an alleged drunk driver, did you see a change in behavior? -
There’s a sports team in Nevada whose success has been unmistakable, but rarely noticed over the last two years.
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On Fremont Street downtown or on the Strip, you might be confused because there are businesses that appear to be cannabis dispensaries. The fact is, real dispensaries are illegal near casinos.
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Well, it’s December and that means winter is right around the corner, and the cold weather might mean a respite from the blistering heat. For our plants, well that’s a different story.
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What happens when you cross borders and live between two different worlds? That's what UNR professor Debbie Boehm explores in her work. She's researched…
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From time to time, newspapers and other media outlets want to get public documents from government agencies. In Nevada, it's not an easy task, so the Las Vegas Review-Journal is challenging agencies in court.
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During Joe Biden’s presidency, we’ve had some tough economic times. But when former President Donald Trump was in, it seemed like endless chaos and scandal. So, who do you choose?
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MLB approved the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas. But one story that hasn’t gotten as much attention is one that could kill the A’s stadium outright. Where will they get the funding?
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The Las Vegas Grand Prix, which locals who worked the Strip had grown to despise, suddenly seemed made for this city. But while Strip casinos made a profit, smaller, local businesses were hurt by the event.
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What's on your mind? Las Vegas residents are seeking answers and solutions after the beating death of 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis Jr.
