The community effort to counteract property — and health — damage from Fourth of July fireworks; a Nevada law mandating city-level heat mitigation plans goes into effect July 1; and SNWA's John Entsminger on the latest efforts to negotiate a multi-state Colorado River water use agreement. All that, on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
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Nick Ut/APPeople will shoot fireworks this weekend. Is there a safe way to do it? And what happens when they get hurt? -
Christophe Ena/APThis summer's expected scorching temps will test requirements for safety and mitigation measures. -
Rick Arevalo/Nevada Public RadioAs the Colorado River water management agreement nears expiration, where does Southern Nevada stand?The general manager of SNWA reviews the river law's history, current status and what could happen next for Las Vegans -
ShutterstockLibrary districts use reading challenges to keep folks engaged with books during summer break. Also: a local barber writes books for his child clientele. -
Courtesy Lee CanyonThere’s never a shortage of things to see, hear, and do in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting July 1.
