State of Nevada
Airs on 88.9 FM, Wednesday at 9 a.m. with a 6 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 weekly conversation about this place we call home.
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Full Episodes
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Plus: The importance of sheltered bus stops; human composting is now legal in Nevada; and a sports update as NBA expansion team discussions heat up.
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Segments
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The week of 7/6, the CCPD’s office was evacuated due to the presence of a toxic chemical leaching out from EPA-banned materials used in the electrical system.
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Starting in January, NV Energy is moving to a new rate structure known as daily demand pricing, based on a 15-minute snapshot of a customer's highest electricity usage during the day.
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With the rise of concert residencies, professional sports and Sphere — along with a drop in visitation — the traditional, only-in-Vegas shows have notably decreased.
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As the World Cup wraps up, short-lived soccer excitement faces obstacles when it comes to becoming long-term commitment to the sport, especially at local levels.
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It's the debut novel by the 19-year local, who took comedic inspiration from local gated communities, various Vegas mainstays, and the Badlands Golf Club case.
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As the Colorado River water management agreement nears expiration, where does Southern Nevada stand?The general manager of SNWA reviews the river law's history, current status and what could happen next for Las Vegans