Plus: The Las Vegas Aces' advance to the WNBA playoff finals; Vegas' worrying economic outlook; and what to see, hear, and do. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

A conversation with UNLV political science professor Rebecca Gill and Suffs creator Shaina Taub

KNPR State of Nevada producer Mike Prevatt highlights arts and culture events for the week

Clark County is bringing back their "urban forest" project, distributing free trees to residents in effort to combat a growing urban heat island effect in Las Vegas.

The Picon Punch, a strong cocktail brought to Nevada by Basque immigrants, is having a big year. It just became the state's official drink, and a Nevada distiller is now making its main ingredient.

It’s no secret the Colorado River is under threat from increased demand and prolonged drought, but what the seven states that rely on the river are going to do about it is still a mystery.

The new UNLV Consortium of Arts + Medicine plans to host its first public symposium on October 4. The goal is to improve treatment, and support, for injured circus professionals.