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.

Oct. 8: DOJ investigations into Nevada colleges, A's stadium plans, and Suffs the Musical

Plus: The Las Vegas Aces' advance to the WNBA playoff finals; Vegas' worrying economic outlook; and what to see, hear, and do. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

10-08
46:13

Oct. 1: Route 91 memorial, MMIP crisis, and a culinary tour of Filipino history

Plus: The nation's first circus medicine consortium; Majestic Repertory's 10th season; and what to see, hear, and do. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

10-01
46:30

Sept. 24: Public lands, Nevada schools improve, UNLV's NCT turns 25

Plus: The state's high overdose rate; the return of hiking season; and what to see, hear, and do. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

09-29
46:48

Sept. 10: A traffic study, rise in deaths of incarcerated Nevadans, and biopic of a troubled Las Vegas comic

A UNLV Med School researcher gives the facts behind Nevada's high rates of deaths from traffic accidents, and we dive into the causes and solutions of a recent rash of murders in Nevada's prisons. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

09-12
47:11

Sept. 3: Mail-in voting, Nevada cyberattack, Sphere's 'Wizard' — and more

Meet a new species of human, hear about the latest threats to mail-in voting, and journey somewhere over the rainbow at Sphere. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

09-05
47:54

What's the latest as Trump's immigration crackdown expands?

The ACLU of Nevada is suing the DMV for failing to disclose a potential collaboration with federal immigration officers. It’s the latest development regarding President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

08-22
15:30

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

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.

08-21
15:35

Is now the time to start preparing your fall garden?

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?

08-20
48:16

Universal Horror Unleashed brings theme-park thrills to Las Vegas

The 110,000-square-foot scare warehouse — open all year long — is the anchor tenant for Area 15's massive expansion.

08-19
11:52

August is Make-a-Will month. One high-profile Nevada case shows why it's important for everyone

The latest on the estate of tech entrepreneur Tony Hsieh illustrates the importance of having a will ... for everyone.

08-19
15:45

As development plans ramp up, what's next for Las Vegas' Medical District?

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.

08-18
15:30

How will Nevada's solar industry fare as incentives sunset and subsidies dry up?

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.

08-15
15:40

Still ignoring that weird noise your car makes? We may have an answer

The summer is harsh on cars. Our car experts answer the public’s questions about their vehicles and how to avoid expensive problems.

08-13
48:53

Nevada Tribal healthcare will change because of these two new laws

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.

08-12
14:54

Why were two women hospitalized after a Las Vegas wellness festival?

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.

08-12
12:41

After decades of conservation, how is Lake Tahoe faring?

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.

08-08
15:21

Seeing trouble: Heat’s effect on human eyes is getting worse

Heat is causing more eye conditions, especially in desert areas

08-07
15:20

The 2025-26 school year is about to begin. What are teachers, schools doing to prepare?

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.

08-06
48:30

Dragon Bravo, White Sage Fires have destroyed areas that Southern Nevadans love. When might they come back?

Overview and Outlook of fires burning near Jacob Lake and in Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim

08-06
11:54

West Nile virus, pesticide resistance detected among Las Vegas mosquitoes

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.

08-06
14:45

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