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.
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Nevada and the Las Vegas Medical District need additional laboratory infrastructure, and such investments would grow and diversify the economy, a new…
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An economic forecaster says Las Vegas stands to bounce back after the pandemic because the national economy and financial system were not damaged in the…
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When Zappos founder Tony Hsieh died suddenly last year, he left a nearly billion-dollar estate — but no will.He also left many questions in downtown Las…
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In the face of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden reopened enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges.For…
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A nondescript vacant lot in the Las Vegas Arts District has sparked a high-profile fight over whether it’s a good location for a food truck park.Las Vegas…
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Automakers and politicians are betting big on electric vehicles.Tesla is the world’s most valuable car company; Ford just committed $29 billion to EVs; GM…
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It’s hard to miss the transition from winter to spring in Las Vegas.The days grow longer and warmer, and plants are roused from their winter slumber. That…
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Do you have money to invest and a desire to help diversify Nevada’s economy? Startup NV wants to hear from you.The nonprofit organization is holding an…
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Las Vegas has its share of celebrities, including one who works at the UNLV Physics Department.Assistant Physics Professor Ashkan “Ash” Salamat’s…
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Silver has shone brightly lately.The price of the metal that gave Nevada its “Silver State” nickname reached an eight-year high last week. The move was…