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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Growth in the global economy is stalling. Trade tension with China is at an all-time high. So is a recession near? Many economists say yes. However,…
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The state Gaming Control Board has moved to prevent Steve Wynn from ever again being licensed by the state.The Nevada Independent reportsthe board filed a… -
Last week, the city of Las Vegas decided it would stop charging people with misdemeanors for domestic violence. Instead, the city will prosecute those… -
The number of illnesses and deaths in the country tied to vaping – or using electronic cigarettes - continues to rise. The Centers for Disease Control and… -
The city of Las Vegas decided it would stop charging people with misdemeanors for domestic violence. It was in response to a Nevada Supreme Court decision…
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Hot summer days are nothing new for Nevadans. But the climate is getting hotter, and that makes for a deadly problem that’s likely to get worse. The Clark… -
MGM Resorts announced a massive settlement with the families of victims of the October 1st shooting. The company has agreed to contribute anywhere from… -
As populations in the West rise, managers of our precious water supplies have to figure out how to deal with increasing demand in the midst of climate… -
It all started as a joke. Twenty-one-year old college student Matty Roberts created a Facebook event one night for people to “Storm Area 51.” But it turns… -
Aggressive water conservation measures have been put in place in Southern Nevada to conserve precious Colorado River water. Southern Nevada gets 90…
