The retirement of Northern Nevada's Rep. Mark Amodei signals a more crowded midterm; UNR leverages a $9 million grant to research cactus pear as a climate‑resilient feedstock; and Reno's Lear Theater, along with Vegas' Huntridge Theater, have restoration advocates excited. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
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Kaleb Roedel/Mountain West News BureauModern drones map farmland, inspect power lines and help fight wildfires across the Mountain West. Nationwide, the drone industry now employs more than 100,000 people — and demand for trained pilots continues to grow. -
Rachel Cohen/KUNCWildfires are a top concern across the region. But certain parts also fall within "hail alley" — the part of the country that sees the most hailstorms. It's driving up insurance costs in unexpected places.
