As extreme heat broils Nevada, local governments attempt to keep people cool; Washoe and Clark County school districts are back in session; and a Las Vegas casino institution marks a milestone birthday. That and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
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Courtesy/RTC NewsroomForty-six heat-related deaths have been reported this year. Some were unhoused. To address the heat, Clark County has opened dozens of cooling stations across the Las Vegas Valley. -
Illustration/ShutterstockStudents enrolled in Clark and Washoe County schools head back to the classroom this week. KNPR sat down with leaders in both districts to learn more about some changes this school year. -
Las Vegas News BureauThe pioneering resort changed the way casinos were designed, entered the pop-culture lexicon, and still dictates trends in non-gaming amenities. -
Courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-BrownThere’s never a shortage of things to see, hear, and do in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting August 5.
