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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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Thom Reilly is now in charge of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the body that oversees Nevada's colleges and universities. What are his plans? We'll also talk to art curator Laura Henkel about her boundary-pushing show, 12 Inches of Sin.

Monday, July 17, 2017

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'Intrepid Four' Vietnam Deserter Lives In Las Vegas, Writing His Story

Jan 31, 2017

As a young sailor on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, Craig W. Anderson and three fellow seamen turned war protesters jumped ship after a 1967 mission to the waters off Vietnam.

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Gambling On A Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip, 1930-1955

Oct 20, 2016

KNPR talks with Lynn Zook, author of "Gambling On A Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip, 1930-1955."

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Friday, July 14, 2017

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Nevada's Marijuana 'Emergency' Might Be Solved

Jul 14, 2017

The problem isn't supply — it's distribution.

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Evo Video Game Tournament Brings 'The Completionist' To Las Vegas

Jul 13, 2017

Thousands of steely-eyed players will bring their skills to Las Vegas this weekend to look for their opponents’ weakness and maybe win some money — and they’re not participating in the World Series

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

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Gardening In The Summer Broiler

Jul 13, 2017

The summer heat is upon us. And this summer, Nevada has seen record high temperatures. How is your garden faring through the brutal summer heat?

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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Derek Stevens' Gold Touch In Downtown Las Vegas

Jul 12, 2017

Derek Stevens is one of the biggest property owners in downtown Las Vegas these days.

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Boyd Gaming's Big Plans

Jul 12, 2017

Boyd Gaming is one of the larger locals' casino operators in Nevada.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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John L. Smith On The New Bundy Trial

Jul 11, 2017

Summer is traditionally a time for vacations and slow news days, but lately Las Vegas has been an even hotter news town than usual with one of the most-watched U.S.

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Faraday Future Pulls Out Of North Las Vegas. For Real.

Jul 11, 2017

Faraday Future is NOT coming to North Las Vegas. The decision seems to have come after a move by the Chinese government to freeze the assets of Faraday’s main – some say sole – investor.