Kristy Totten
Kristy Totten is a producer at KNPR's State of Nevada. Previously she was a staff writer at Las Vegas Weekly, and has covered technology, education and economic development for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. She's a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism.
Kristy Totten is no longer a member of our staff, but you can still enjoy her stories here.
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This week the Trump Administration announced changes to the Endangered Species Act that critics say weakens the law while making it easier for industries…
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Thirteen years after “An Inconvenient Truth," former Vice President Al Gore is still at it, spreading the word of climate change. These days, he’s working…
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The grasshopper invasion in Las Vegas might have felt abnormal. It certainly appeared that way in the numerous photos and videos that went viral. But…
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The Me Too movement sent shock waves through all kinds of industries from politics to entertainment with high-profile cases bringing down well-known and…
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The Oct. 1 shooting in Las Vegas was almost two years ago, but the pain is still fresh in many people’s minds. For that reason, the three mass shootings…
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Plants in Nevada have been blooming earlier and earlier every year.That means allergies flare up earlier, too.What do changing weather patterns mean for…
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If you’ve been anywhere near the Strip or even just on social media, you’ve heard about the grasshoppers.They’re everywhere around the Valley, but they…
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The middle class is synonymous with the American Dream: the house, the kids, the cars, vacations and a comfortable retirement.And, for the most part, Las…
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Nevada isn't an easy place to be a senior.While affordable housing was once a draw, seniors are struggling to make rent, and some are forced to choose…
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There always seems to be a reason to grab a drink: It's a holiday, or a birthday, or Friday, or maybe it's just 5 p.m.And that especially goes for Las…