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»6/1/04 Union Issues
How are Las Vegas unions doing in the 21st century? Are they an important part of our burgeoning economy? What is the state of organized labor in Las Vegas today?

»6/2/04 Rape/Sexual Assualt
We'll discuss the issues surrounding rape and sexual assault in Southern Nevada with law enforcement officials, a DA, and the director of Rape Crisis Center.

»6/3/04 Oliver Ranch Plans
KNPR's State of Nevada looks at BLM plans for the old Oliver Ranch out at the Red Rock area. Money has already been allocated to make the ranch a working education center for the public, especially children. We'll explore what's on the planning boards for this historic area.

»6/4/04 Nevada Arts Council & Humanities
The Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Humanities support a wide array of arts activities. "KNPR's State of Nevada" looks at the state arts funding system, with state representatives and the artists themselves.

»6/7/04 Pedestrians & Cyclists
Automobiles dominate Las Vegas streets. So, what amenities are there for pedestrians & cyclists? KNPR's State of Nevada looks at the local walking-biking scene in the Las Vegas Valley and the dangers pedestrians face. Local police statistics show pedestrian accidents are up.

»6/8/04 Patriot Act
KNPR's State of Nevada looks at the sensitive issue of the Patriot Act. We'll discuss what many feel are problems with it in terms of privacy and other information and how it is used now by the government and under what circumstances.

»6/9/04 Sex Offenders Website
Nevada recently began posting the names of convicted sex offenders on the Internet, for public access. Will that information help residents protect themselves and their families from abuse? Is it sound public policy? We'll consider the implications of the new Nevada sex offender registry.

»6/10/04 Writing About Las Vegas
"The Last Honest Place in America" by Marc Cooper is the most recent book about Las Vegas attempting to capture the character of our city. Marc Cooper and other authors from in and outside of the city limits talk about the process of chronicling Vegas and what the outsiders get right and wrong.

»6/11/04 CineVegas 2004
The CineVegas film festival has rapidly developed into a major Las Vegas event. Filmmakers and festival organizers talk about the growth of CineVegas, and the offerings of CineVegas 2004.

»6/14/04 Car Sales Issues
KNPR's State of Nevada examines the car sales business, the practices, code of ethics for dealerships, and we speak with legal and industry experts about consumer concerns. Plus, where do our laws in Nevada governing this business stand?

»6/15/04 New Gaming Downtown
Guest host Dave Berns joins KNPR's State of Nevada and focuses on the "new blood" in downtown Las Vegas gaming. With recent changes in ownership, newcomers may make a difference in how downtown looks and operates. We'll hear from those involved in new ownership and get their perspectives on how downtown is changing.

»6/16/04 Ballot Initiatives and Referendums
KNPR's State of Nevada takes a look at the ballot initiatives and referendums that are slated to appear on ballots for this November election. What issues are being targeted and why? What would they mean if they fail or pass? A roundtable with the political journalists.

»6/17/04 Homeless #2 Summer
Homeless people are in particular danger to exposure during the summer months, we'll find out how the homeless of Las Vegas are being aided during the extreme heat, and we'll examine the recent homeless survey.

»6/18/04 Outdoor Adventures #2
We're taking Outdoor Adventures to the edge. Take a look extreme outdoor adventures including scuba diving, rock climbing, motor sports, and a stunt man fantasy camp.

»6/21/04 High Tech Ventures 2
KNPR's State of Nevada does the second round of examining the world of high tech in Las Vegas. We'll find out about The Cheyenne Technical Corridor and its progress. New businesses moving here and much more.

»6/22/04 International Gaming
"Las Vegas style" casinos are opening from London to Macau. Some will actually be operated by local entrepreneurs, including Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn. We'll look at the expansion of Las Vegas casinos into international markets, and the implications for Southern Nevada's local gaming industry.

»6/23/04 Blood and Organ Donation
KNPR's State of Nevada explores the world of organ and blood donations here in Nevada. What is the system for organ donation? How do those in need get on a list? How are organs donated exactly? And as for blood, United Blood Services works to keep our blood supply up and available. We'll look at the medical side of the blood donation process and with organ donation, we'll explore the emotional and psychological issues involved.

»6/24/04 High-Rise Living Trends
We've watched Las Vegas grow out, now there is a trend towards growing up. We'll talk about vertical development, the new high-rises going up and their contributions to the rejuvenation of downtown as a residential area.

»6/25/04 Gardening # 2
KNPR's State of Nevada goes "back to the land" with our second program about Southern Nevada Gardening, with an emphasis this time, on the hot summer season. We'll explore what the toughest gardening issues are in the summer heat, look at drought and watering issues and the array of summer routines gardeners need to carry out for a healthy landscape. Our panel of experts includes horticulturists, master gardeners and arborists with extensive desert gardening experience.

»6/28/04 Wild Horses
KNPR's State of Nevada explores the controversial issue of the wild horse and burros of Nevada. We have the greatest number of wild horses in the U.S. and there are disagreements between the BLM and wild horse activists and others about how to manage the herds, handle auctions, and protect the wildlands.

»6/29/04 Identity Theft
Information is a valuable commodity, can yours be used against you? We'll discuss security with your credit, bank, computer, even your water bills. Keep someone else from using your name to steal from others.

»6/30/04 Mobile Home Park Problems
KNPR's State of Nevada focuses in on the recent problems with one of several old mobile home parks. What kinds of condition are they in? How severe are health and safety issues in some parks? Who's keeping up on inspections? What are the responsibilities of owners?