The widespread Northern Nevada fires turn deadly, as residents question the county's response; lawmakers debate the future of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site; and former IndyCar racer and Las Vegas local Sam Schmidt talks about publishing his new autobiography, No Finish Line, 26 years after his life-altering quadriplegic diagnosis. Hear all those stories and many more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
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Scott Lien/Nevada Public RadioOver the last several weeks, a series of wildfires – some natural, others believed to be started by people – has burned more than 150,000 acres in Washoe County. -
Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Pool Las Vegas Review-JournalA Clark County jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. He faces sentencing in October. -
Illustration/Jennifer DahburaNative food growing, cooking, and eating carry important stories that help preserve traditions -
Courtesy/Simon & SchusterHis recent memoir No Finish Line takes readers through Schmidt's childhood, his racing career, and a life-changing track injury that left him paralyzed at 35.
