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»2/1/05 Juvenile Justice System and Rory Reid
We'll take a look at the Juvenile Justice System in Clark County, examining the judicial process, incarceration and rehabilitation as well as the penal options available to young law breakers, and efforts to separate real crimes from youthful indiscretions.

»2/2/05 Winter Gardening and Burton Cohen
A look at winter gardening in the Valley and preparations for the spring.

»2/3/05 Tsunami Aid and Peter Anthony
Southern Nevadans are taking great strides to help victims of December's catastrophic tsunami. We'll look at the efforts of some local organizations to reach out to victims.

»2/4/05 Sports Betting and Heidi Knapp Rinella
KNPR's State of Nevada examines the state of sports betting going into Super Bowl weekend, the impact it has on local casinos, and the reaction of sports officials to wagering on their games. Host Dave Berns talks with a panel of experts to give us a perspective on the growing sports betting world.

»2/7/05 Performing Arts Center and Hannah Brown
The Las Vegas Performing Arts Center is closer to becoming a reality - expectations for the development of the arts are high, as is the downtown development that will follow. We'll speak with LV-PAC board members and city representatives about the status of the center, funding issues, and expected developments.

»2/8/05 Las Vegas Wash and Wetlands Park and Rich Harwood
How important is the Las Vegas Wash and Wetlands to the Valley's water supply? What's being done to enhance the Wash and restore the Wetlands?

»2/9/05 Restaurant Health and Safety and Heather Murren
The restaurant industry plays a huge role in commerce and employment in Las Vegas, we take a look at the efforts made to maintain health standards for both front of the house and back of house staff.

»2/10/05 Health Care Training and Lorraine Hunt
There are now many different health care training programs, including Nursing and Pharmacy courses, available in the Valley's colleges and universities. Our panel of experts discusses Health Care Training.

»2/11/05 Sexualization of the Strip and Elizabeth Herridge
The boom in the opening of chic, trendy nightclubs with their young clientele have broadened the appeal of the city's megaresorts. Some observers say these clubs with their racy advertising are a precursor to the eventual opening of topless bars at the Strip's hottest hotel-casinos. Our panel of experts will paint a picture of nightlife in these clubs and discuss what they mean for the future of a city promising "what happens here, stays here."

»2/14/05 Single in Las Vegas and Bob Stoldal
How difficult is it to meet other singles here? Where do you meet them? Is the internet dependable? We'll also look at the 24 hour nature of Las Vegas and what impact that may (or may not) have on one's ability to find a friend, or life partner.

»2/15/05 Iraqi Las Vegas and Jim Rogers
We'll speak with some Iraqi immigrants about life in the United States in contrast to that in Iraq, and learn their feelings about the current conditions and the future of Iraq.

»2/16/05 UNLV Biotechnology Center and Catherine Snelson
KNPR's State of Nevada discusses the new UNLV Biotechnology Center and what it means for the residents of Southern Nevada. We will explore how the center will be at the forefront of training forensic lab employees in DNA fingerprinting as well as offering ongoing training classes in food safety for hospitality professionals.

»2/17/05 Foreign Consulates and Troy Wade
We take a look at the services provided by foreign consulates in Las Vegas. As the valley grows, will their presence increase?

»2/18/05 Lincoln County Land Bill and Eric Strain
Recently there was a 13,300-acre public land auction in Mesquite. What will be the impact on growth in Southern Lincoln County and the greater Las Vegas region?

»2/21/05 Prehistoric Nevada and Steve Wynn
We'll explore the pre-history of Nevada, examining the changes in climate and landscape over the millenia, visiting the flora and fauna that was here before Man, and we'll learn about the first people in the area. First broadcast 10/8/4

»2/22/05 State of Boxing and Terry Wong
We'll look at the history of boxing in Las Vegas and about boxing here today: the up and comers, promoters, referees, and regulators. Among our guests: Olympic Silver Medallist and former WBC Bantamweight Champion, Wayne McCullough.

»2/23/05 Renewable Energy and Eugene Moehring
KNPR's State of Nevada takes a look at available renewable energy projects, such as solar, wind, geothermal, and water, etc., in our state as well as future prospects and what is involved in converting a home to a renewable energy source.

»2/24/05 Centennial Photos and Eloiza Martinez
As part of the Las Vegas centennial, KNPR's State of Nevada looks at two photo exhibits commemorating 100 years of Las Vegas images. We'll talk about the upcoming photo exhibit at the Nevada State Museum as well as a Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority exhibit that's currently touring Southern Nevad and California. We'll not only talk about what criteria was used to evaluate the photos, we'll look at which particular photographs really and truly capture the Las Vegas that was.

»2/25/05 Youth in the Workplace and Steve Wynn
High school and college graduates entering today’s workforce have grown up with the Internet, video games, cellphones and email.One popular image is that many of these tech-savvy teens and twentysomethings are disconnected from each other… and lack the skills to succeed in the workplace. Is that true? What kind of workers do they make?

»2/28/05 Nannies and Scott Panik
In-home child care is an unregulated industry in Las Vegas, dependent upon the consumer or the placement service to run background checks on child care providers. We'll take a look at the safety checks in place to ensure safe child care, and tips on finding the right nanny for your family.