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»2/2/04 Gifted Students
What is Nevada doing to help students with apparently high potential thrive?

»2/3/04 Mining in Nevada
We'll discuss the past, present, and future of the mining industry in Nevada. We'll talk about the spike in gold prices, and what it means for the labor and economy of the state. Joining us will be representatives from the mining industry, the state Division of Minerals, and the Mackay School of Mines at UNR.

»2/4/04 Nevada's Role in the 2004 Presidential Election
What role does Nevada play in the 2004 Presidential election? Local political experts consider whether Nevada is just a source of campaign funds, or a key electoral participant - maybe a swing state.

»2/5/04 Teen Driving
There has been a recent spate of teenage driver accidents, many of them with catastrophic consequences. We'll disscuss the statistics surrounding teenage drivers, the driving programs designed to educate teenagers, the legislation in place to develop safer liscensing techniques, and the role Metro Police plays in keeping teen drivers safe drivers.

»2/6/04 What are we Eating?
KNPR's State of Nevada looks at organic food, irradiated food, genetically engineering food, etc. What are we eating these days and what's the future hold? We have two "natural" food stores, we're seeing genetically engineers foods and irradiated meats. What are we eating?

»2/9/04 Desert Research Institute
The Desert Research Institute plays a crucial role in the Nevada higher educational system, providing an academic outlet for advanced environmental studies. Today we'll discuss some of the fascinating programs offered by the DRI, and the role they play in Nevada's development.

»2/10/04 Homeowners Associations
Homeowners associations are a fact of life for most Las Vegas residents. They keep our neighborhoods in good condition, protect our property values, and in the best cases they promote civic harmony. In other cases, they can impose unpopular rules like "no basketball hoops" or "no American flags," or facilitate corruption by unethical managers. "KNPR's State of Nevada" considers the pros and cons of homeowners associations.

»2/11/04 Las Vegas Heliports
Helicopter use is key to many important industries in Las Vegas - transportation, search and rescue, law enforcement, media , and tourism. The sprawling residential growth is forcing chopper operators farther and farther to the edges of the valley. Today we'll discuss efforts to accommodate property owners who want quiet airspace, as well as the helicopter operators who facilitate a sizable source of services, revenue and employment to Las Vegans.

»2/12/04 Summerlin Development
Summerlin is one of the most successful planned communities in the nation. And the Howard Hughes Corporation has some interesting plans for the further development of Summerlin. What's in store for Las Vegas's prestigious northwest development?

»2/13/04 Classical Performances
Las Vegas is famous for its spectacular stage shows, but residents know that there's a thriving classical arts scene here, as well: A major ballet troupe, two local symphonies, multiple chamber music ensembles, and more. On today's edition of "KNPR's State of Nevada," an overview of Southern Nevada's rich classical performance scene.

»2/16/04 Major League Sports in Las Vegas
Las Vegas repeatedly shows up on short lists when major league sports looks for expansion, but plans never come to fruition. We have had many minor league teams, but only one has proven to have any lasting power. What is keeping top level sports teams from permeating the growing Las Vegas market? Is it the gambling? The transient population? Today we'll discuss what it takes to get a major league team in a minor league market with a roundtable of Las Vegas's top sports reporters, Mayor Goodman will tell us what he thinks we need to attract teams, and a ball club owner will tell us what it takes to open a successful operation.

»2/17/04 Sex Education
How do you teach sex education in a city whose advertising slogan is, "What happens here, stays here"? Do Las Vegas teenagers and their parents face special challenges? What is our community doing to raise children with healthy social values?

»2/18/04 Diversity
KNPR's State of Nevada exmaines the issue of diversity in the workplace, how companies have changed their ways and what improvements have been made to the system and how diversity works.

»2/19/04 African-American Storytelling
KNPR explores stories of Las Vegas' Black History month. The storytellers and geneealogists who have worked to trace their histories. We'll also hear from one man who helped change the face of racial discrimination in Las Vegas, all in celebration of Black History Month.

»2/20/04 Las Vegas Restaurants
Las Vegas has become a mecca for food lovers in recent years. The town once known for free drinks and 59-cent shrimp cocktails now boasts four-star restaurants and cellars full of fine wines and brandies. "KNPR's State of Nevada" takes a look at Las Vegas restaurants today.

»2/23/04 North Las Vegas/Henderson Growth
KNPR's State of Nevada focuses on the two new growth area, North Las vegas and Henderson. Both have surpassed Clark County and the City of Las Vegas in percentage of growth. Now the traditional two "smaller" cities are on a fast growth track and in a boom. How are the cities handling it? What they planning? How big will they get? We'll find out their take on their futures.

»2/24/04 Monorail
We examine the new Las Vegas monorail. Where does it go? And what else is in store for this project?

»2/25/04 Fremont Street Experience
The Fremont Street Experience was developed to attract more traffic towards Downtown Las Vegas. Nearly ten years later, the canopy is undrgoing major renovations, is this enough to attract tourists to the often cash strapped classic casinos? Are the large dues the casinos pay the FSE paying off in foot traffic? What about Binions, and the new Nugget owners and the Boyd - Coast merger? And Neonopolis? What does the future hold for the original Las Vegas Strip? We'll disscuss all of these issues with representatives of the casino industry, and the managers of the Fremont Street Experience.

»2/26/04 Foster Care
We will discuss many aspects of foster care in Southern Nevada, including the resources available for foster youths and the families that care for them, and the transitional programs that help integrate teens into society as they "age-out" of the foster care system.

»2/27/04 Las Vegas Film and TV Industry
It's Oscar weekend, and what better place to celebrate than in Las Vegas - "The entertainment capital of the world"? KNPR's State of Nevada focuses a lens on Las Vegas's thriving TV and film production scene.