KNPR's State of Nevada

KNPR's State of Nevada

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.

Episodes

Social Security turns 90. What's the future of the bedrock safety net?

August 21, 2025 • 15 mins
Social Security turned 90 this month. We examine the program's significance and the potential impacts that changes at the federal level could mean for hundreds of thousands of Nevadans.
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Is now the time to start preparing your fall garden?

August 20, 2025 • 48 mins
It’s been a mild summer for Nevada. So, what does that mean for our fall gardens? Is now the time to start considering pruning, fertilizing, or planting for the fall?
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Universal Horror Unleashed brings theme-park thrills to Las Vegas

August 19, 2025 • 11 mins
The 110,000-square-foot scare warehouse — open all year long — is the anchor tenant for Area 15's massive expansion.
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August is Make-a-Will month. One high-profile Nevada case shows why it's important for everyone

August 19, 2025 • 15 mins
The latest on the estate of tech entrepreneur Tony Hsieh illustrates the importance of having a will ... for everyone.
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As development plans ramp up, what's next for Las Vegas' Medical District?

August 18, 2025 • 15 mins
The district has become Vegas' de-facto hub for medical services, thanks to anchor institutions like UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and UMC. New development plans aim to bolster that image.
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How will Nevada's solar industry fare as incentives sunset and subsidies dry up?

August 15, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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Still ignoring that weird noise your car makes? We may have an answer

August 13, 2025 • 48 mins
The summer is harsh on cars. Our car experts answer the public’s questions about their vehicles and how to avoid expensive problems.
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Nevada Tribal healthcare will change because of these two new laws

August 12, 2025 • 14 mins
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.
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Why were two women hospitalized after a Las Vegas wellness festival?

August 12, 2025 • 12 mins
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.
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After decades of conservation, how is Lake Tahoe faring?

August 8, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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Seeing trouble: Heat’s effect on human eyes is getting worse

August 7, 2025 • 15 mins
Heat is causing more eye conditions, especially in desert areas
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The 2025-26 school year is about to begin. What are teachers, schools doing to prepare?

August 6, 2025 • 48 mins
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.
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Dragon Bravo, White Sage Fires have destroyed areas that Southern Nevadans love. When might they come back?

August 6, 2025 • 11 mins
Overview and Outlook of fires burning near Jacob Lake and in Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim
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West Nile virus, pesticide resistance detected among Las Vegas mosquitoes

August 6, 2025 • 14 mins
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.
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New report highlights concerns over water, power usage in data centers across the West

August 4, 2025 • 12 mins
Artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere now. But how sustainable is it? As data centers spring up across the West, there are growing concerns over the water and power AI consumes.
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Feeling down? Blame the heat

July 31, 2025 • 12 mins
How does the summer heat cause seasonal affective disorder?
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What's the cost of entertainment and sporting events on the Strip for locals?

July 30, 2025 • 49 mins
Tickets in Las Vegas are typically not cheap. Do locals pay tourist prices? And are discounts created just for them effective? KNPR and Vegas PBS explore this issue.
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After tunnel sweeps and encampment bans, what's next for Vegas' unhoused population?

July 28, 2025 • 27 mins
Clark County, Metro weigh options as Southern Nevada's unhoused population continues to grow.
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The Red Rock Legacy Trail starts construction, prioritizing hiker and cyclist safety

July 24, 2025 • 11 mins
After 20 years in the making, Phase 1 of the Red Rock Legacy Trail finally starts construction
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The Big Beautiful Bill is now law. How will it affect Nevada?

July 23, 2025 • 48 mins
The President’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill is now law. Is it a net positive or negative for Nevada?
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