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»9/1/04 Height Limits
Skyscrapers are springing up around the Las Vegas Valley. Is it time for stricter height limits? Or should we let the new wave of vertical growth continue without further regulation?

»9/2/04 Magnet Schools/GOP Convention
KNPR's State of Nevada focuses on magnet schools at all levels in the school district. What are they? What do they offer that other schools don't? We'll find out.

And, later in the show, we'll check in with Nevadans at the Republican Party Convention in New York.

»9/3/04 Fall Gardening
KNPR's State of Nevada digs into the fall desert garden. What needs to be done and how? Our third foray into desert dirt with the experts on this seasonal installment especially focusing on fall.

»9/6/04 Employment/Unemployment
Las Vegas's employment picture is unique. Jobs that pay poorly elsewhere pay well here. Night shifts are considered normal business hours. Unemployment is low. KNPR's State of Nevada looks at Las Vegas's special employment situation.

»9/7/04 Gun Issues
Nevada has the most relaxed gun regulations in the country. We'll look at issues including gun show sales, waiting periods, permits, and assault weapons.

»9/8/04 Kyle Canyon Gateway 2
Las Vegas is planning a major new community at the foot of the Mt. Charleston area: Kyle Canyon Gateway. Neighbors are lined up on both sides of the question, is this the time and place for new development?

»9/9/04 Ballot Initiatives
KNPR's State of Nevada presents the second of three programs to look at the ballot initiatives that will appear on the November election ballot. We'll find out about the pros and cons of the initiatives with guest host Steve Sebelius of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

»9/10/04 The Real CSI
"CSI" has popularized the world of Crime Scene Investigators. We explore the differences between the hit TV show and its model: Metro's Criminalistics Bureau.

»9/13/04 High School Dropout Rates
A surge in high school dropout rates is raising red flags in Clark County schools. Why are so many Southern Nevada teens giving up on school? What can be done to help young people graduate?

»9/14/04 Cab Safety
Taxi cab drivers have the most dangerous job in Las Vegas. New safety measures are being examined to protect these drivers, who are vital to the tourism industry, and a recent study is being considered to implement safety regulations. We'll speak with industry leaders about the state of cab safety in Las Vegas.

»9/15/04 Indian & Outside Gaming
What does the growth of gaming outside Nevada portend for Las Vegas? Can Southern Nevada compete with Indian casinos in other states? Or might the expansion of gaming actually benefit Las Vegas?

»9/16/04 95 Widening / 215-515 Interchange
We'll take a look at the progress of some large roads projects in the valley

»9/17/04 Wine Culture
KNPR's State of Nevada lightens up with a look at the wine world...from tourists to locals. We'll find out who's consuming what, where---at home and in restuarants, the types of wines in vogue and increased consumer awareness of wine in Southern Nevada.

»9/20/04 Mount Charleston
Still only accessible by a two-lane road, Mount Charleston sees more visitors than ever from the fast-growing Valley below. We'll speak with a resident environmentalist and a forest representative about the challenge of preserving our city's popular escape.

»9/21/04 Eminent Domain
Eminent domain laws allow land to be forcefully aquired by the government for developmental improvents. This is often controversial, especially in Las Vegas' redeveloping downtown. We'll look at some notable cases, and try to determine the ethics of these laws.

»9/22/04 Ballot Initiatives #2
KNPR's State of Nevada presents the second of three programs to look at the ballot initiatives that will appear on the November election ballot. We'll find out about the pros and cons of the initiatives with guest host Steve Sebelius of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

»9/23/04 General Implosions
Las Vegas recognizes its historic landmarks in an interesting way - it blows them up. Wynn Las Vegas will soon implode one of the last old hotel towers on the Strip, from the Desert Inn, to make way for Wynn's new megaresort. How does implosion work, logistically speaking? And what does the implosion impulse say about Las Vegas?

»9/24/04 Spring Mountain Ranch/Bonnie Springs
We'll explore some of Clark County's back country as we examine the recreational facilities at Spring Mountain Ranch, and the variety of activities at Bonnie Springs Ranch.

»9/27/04 Drug Courts
KNPR's State of Nevada today is an encore presentation--another chance to hear our discussion about drug court here in Las Vegas. Originally aired 5-17-04.

»9/28/04 Campus Speech
Free speech has become a tense issue on Southern Nevada campuses. One UNLV student lost his "Rebel Yell" column after offending Native Americans, then won his column back. CCSN's student body president stepped down after using a racial slur in a campus parking lot. What can and can't students say today?

»9/29/04 North Las Vegas Apartment Inspection
The City of North Las Vegas is assembling an inspection program to make sure apartment dwellings are kept up to safe, livable standards. We'll look at the events that precipitated the development of this program, and the improvements inspectors will be looking for.

»9/30/04 Naming in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a young city, with many new streets and public buildings to name. How do we decide how to name our parks, bridges, and roads? How have other cities decided?