A UNLV Med School researcher gives the facts behind Nevada's high rates of deaths from traffic accidents, and we dive into the causes and solutions of a recent rash of murders in Nevada's prisons. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

Since July, five inmates have died at High Desert Prison. Another died at Southern Desert Prison. At this time, those deaths are still under investigation.

The Nevada Road Users Database Traffic Study, administered by the surgery department at UNLV’s med school, shows dangerous driving is more common now than a decade ago.

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

Las Vegas locals who were collectively duped out of more than a million dollars tell their stories in 'Vinnie Plays Vegas.'

Pharmacies across Nevada, including CVS and Walgreens, are now allowed to offer the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine, following updated guidance by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.

From news to weather, if you've tuned in to KNPR over the years, odds are you've heard Rick's, once described "Cotton Candy-like", voice before.