Kristen Kidman
Sr. ProducerKristen Kidman is a former senior producer at KNPR’s State of Nevada and is proud to be from Las Vegas.
She began her professional journalism career at 8 News Now. She then spent the next several years producing newscasts at FOX5, covering major events ranging from One October, the Bundy Ranch standoff, and the formation of the Vegas Golden Knights.
Kristen has also worked in special projects, commercial, nonprofit and government video producing. She is a three-time Emmy award winner and a Telly Award recipient.
Kristen graduated from UNLV, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She enjoys swimming laps, cooking, and Broadway shows. She’s a mom to one son, two tortoises, and three border collies.
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Beneath the streets of Las Vegas, there’s a hidden city, of sorts. Hundreds of people have created homes and makeshift communities in the miles of storm… -
Nevada is one of the most unionized states in the country, ranking about 10th. Most of those union members work in the casino industry. But we’re in a… -
While schools can close campuses because of the omicron spike, hospitals have no such luxury.With staffs already stretched thin after nearly two years of… -
Nevada faces the highest volume of community spread of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with more than 30,000 cases reported in the last week.The… -
A new report accuses Utah, Colorado and New Mexico of using more water from the Colorado river than they are supposed to. At the same time, more dams and… -
Tools such as instant messaging and video conferencing allowed people to work from home during the pandemic, but they add to the stress for women with… -
Originally aired: Dec. 3, 2021We're doing a summer series, looking back at some of the interesting people and topics we've talked about on State of Nevada… -
Hundreds of children throughout Nevada are awaiting adoption, but that path can be difficult for those looking to adopt.Las Vegas Councilman Brian Knudsen… -
This week is a time known for producing plenty of tasty leftovers, but State of Nevada contributor and commentator John L. Smith is ready to serve up some… -
Adoption is a complex topic. It’s a process that can bring a lot of joy to some families… some who wait years and for the chance to become parents. It’s…
