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KNPR's State of Nevada is the essential public affairs broadcast to understand what's happening here. Newsmakers and experts give context to local issues; discussion and profile interviews explore the unique character—and characters—of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada is a daily conversation about this place we call home.

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Illegal fireworks face a crackdown; Southern Nevada Health District's chief medical officer talks about the recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A, West Nile Virus, and measles.

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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Jonesing To Light Firecrackers? It'll Cost You

Jun 26, 2019

Without question, some people have a fascination with blowing things up. And one way people itch that urge is through fireworks around this time of year.

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Hep-A, West Nile, What Else? Public Health Questions Answered

Jun 25, 2019

Earlier this month, the Southern Nevada Health District declared an “acute” hepatitis A outbreak. In April, Clark County saw its first case of potentially fatal West Nile virus.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

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A Look Back At Nevada's Recent Housing Legislation

Jun 24, 2019

Lawmakers addressed gun control, criminal justice reform and education. But perhaps one of the most pressing issues was housing.

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Monday, June 24, 2019

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Drag Queen Story Hour Met With Controversy In Sparks

Jun 21, 2019

Last year, Clark County Libraries hosted Drag Queen Story Hour during special programming for Family Pride Day.

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Friday, June 21, 2019

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Older Workers More Of A Force In Nevada And Nationwide

Jun 20, 2019

As more of us are living longer, we’re also thinking about extending our working lives.

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

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NV89 Celebrates Pride Month With Music

Jun 20, 2019

Heterophobia is one of several bands in Nevada that features at least one openly lesb

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Academy For Impoverished Students Celebrates 100 Percent Graduating Class

Jun 20, 2019

Even though school is out for the summer

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Head Of UNLV Architecture Program Plots Escape From Heat Island

Jun 19, 2019

Las Vegas is the fastest-warming city in the country because of a changing

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Nevada Creates New Division Of Outdoor Recreation

Jun 19, 2019

Among the dozens of bills signed into law by the governor after the legislature adjourned is a number of those designed to protect Nevada’s natural resources.