Doug Puppel
Online EditorWith deep experience in journalism, politics, and the nonprofit sector, news producer Doug Puppel has built strong connections statewide that benefit the Nevada Public Radio audience.
He has produced segments for the State of Nevada program on topics as diverse as business, politics, the arts, and Yucca Mountain. He also contributed to the award-winning coverage of the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Prior to coming to Nevada Public Radio, Doug edited a half-million circulation magazine, supervised business coverage for the state’s largest newspaper, and worked as a business and political consultant.
He also served on the Las Vegas Centennial Commission, contributed to the official Nevada sesquicentennial commemorative book, and has been active in the community since moving to Las Vegas in 1988.
Doug Puppel is no longer a member of our staff, but you can still enjoy their stories here.
-
The Fourth of July is a time for patriotism and patriotic music. But what is patriotism, and what makes a song patriotic? A trio of distinguished Southern… -
Nevada upped its bet on renewable energy when Gov. Steve Sisolak signed legislation speeding the development of a $2.5 billion electric transmission line… -
Las Vegas home prices hit another record in May as the head of the local Realtors group warns gains might slow in the coming months.Figures released…
-
Some NFL players do more than count their money in the off-season. Las Vegas Raider Alec Ingold helps teens handle theirs better.The third-year fullback’s… -
Nevada prides itself on its commitment to more electric cars and fighting for improved vehicle efficiency.But that green turn has left less green for… -
Happy Infrastructure Week, when the engineering and construction industries promote the need for investing in the nation's roads, bridges, and power and… -
Fewer industries got hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants.In 2020, sales nationally were nearly $250 billion below projections, 2.5 million workers… -
Southern Nevada has a state museum, a county museum, a children's museum, a natural history museum, a Mob Museum, and a Neon Museum.What it doesn't have… -
The plan to build a mass-transit system along Charleston Boulevard is a good idea, but Las Vegas’ transportation challenges need to be addressed on… -
Las Vegas City Council voted last week to explore the idea of a multibillion-dollar, 19-mile mass-transit system that a private company wants to develop…
