August 5: Evaluating the local heat response, school is back in session, and Caesars Palace celebrates 60 years

By Nevada Public Radio

Published August 6, 2026 at 9:43 AM PDT

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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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August 5: Evaluating the local heat response, school is back in session, and Caesars Palace celebrates 60 years

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