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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Pre-pandemic, the Three Square food bank in Las Vegas distributed roughly 1 million pounds of food per week. Now, that number has increased to 1.3 million…
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Coronavirus cases have spiked on the Navajo Nation in recent weeks. The sprawling reservation spread across three states now has more cases per capita…
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The new dean of UNLV’s School of Medicine took over at a time when health care is on everyone’s mind. Dr. Marc Kahn stepped into his new role April 1,…
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Life would be much different during a quarantine without utilities like running water, electricity and the internet. But those essential services still…
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Like most major school districts in the country right now, the Clark County School District is closed because of the coronavirus. Coronavirus: What You…
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A project that pairs police in Las Vegas with domestic violence support is expanding. Project Safe 417 started in 2017 in the Northwest Area Command…
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Once every 10 years, the Census tries to count every person living in the US. Typically, grassroots organizers and civic leaders go door to door,…
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Polygamy may no longer be a felony offense in Utah, should the governor sign the measure passed by state lawmakers.They overwhelmingly supported the…
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Las Vegas officials passed a law last year making it illegal for the homeless to sleep on streets when beds are available at local shelters. It’s been a…
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Punch the clock — but hold off on that Netflix binge session. Energize your weekday evening with one of these quick, fun, after-work hikes.