Rachel Christiansen
Broadcast Operations ManagerPrior to taking on the role of Broadcast Operations Manager in January 2021, Rachel was the senior producer of KNPR's State of Nevada program for 6 years. She helped compile newscasts and provided coverage for and about the people of Southern Nevada, as well as major events such as the October 1 shooting on the Las Vegas strip, protests of racial injustice, elections and more. Rachel graduated with a bachelor's degree of journalism and mass communications from New Mexico State University.
(Editor's note: Rachel is no longer a member of our staff, but you can still enjoy her stories here.)
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The week began with a sense of hope with the arrival of the first COVID vaccine in the nation. More than 300,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, but… -
A vaccine for COVID-19 is on everyone’s minds right now. It’s seen as a possible light at the end of what has been a dark tunnel of a year. Governor Steve… -
The Nevada Republican Party lost another lawsuit Friday when a judge in Carson City dismissed litigation aimed at overturning the Nov. 3 election.… -
Nevadans will have to vote “yes” or “no” on five ballot questions this Election Day. The first on that list deals with removing the constitutional status… -
The Nevada Dispensary Association establishes regulations and rules for Nevada’s marijuana dispensaries. They’re used to moving quickly. They had to do so… -
President Donald Trump has some ground to make up if he wants to win Nevada in November. Recent polls show him trailing former Vice President Joe Biden by… -
Keith Whitfield took over as UNLV’s new president August 24. He’s the university’s 11th permanent president, and the first Black president in the school’s… -
Believe it or not, one of the most controversial debates in the West isn’t about conservative and liberal politics; it’s about wild horses. Ever since… -
Utter the word “pipeline,” and you’ll likely see heads raise and disagreements arise.But one proposed water pipeline project in Utah has forged some… -
Blue Man Group has entertained millions with its drums, splattering neon paints and comedic interludes of the blue men themselves.Now one of that show's…
