KNPR's State of Nevada

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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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A former Las Vegas city attorney is driven to build affordable housing; an off-the-wall entertainment juggernaut; Las Vegas Book Festival

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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Organization Marks Two Decades Aiding Nevada's Homeless Youth

Sep 22, 2021

Editor's note: This originally aired on Sept. 14.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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Biden's Call For More EVs Finds Little Resistance In Nevada

Sep 21, 2021

President Joe Biden’s signed an executive order last month with the goal of having half of all cars sold in 2030 be electric, part of his agenda to address global warming.

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Chapter 7: 'Our Relatives'

Sep 21, 2021

LGBTQ-plus people were once integral parts of Indigenous communities. Colonization — and the introduction of Christianity — changed that. In this episode, hear about some Natives who are reclaiming their identities.

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Mount Charleston Lodge Fire Hits Mountain Community Hard

Sep 21, 2021

Most Las Vegans knew the Mount Charleston Lodge as a place to beat the heat during the summer.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

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Man Fights For Return Of Money Taken During NHP Traffic Stop

Sep 20, 2021

A Texas man is suing to recover nearly $87,000 taken from him at a Nevada Highway Patrol traffic stop early this year.

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AFAN Mission Of AIDS Awareness Evolves With Knowledge Of Disease

Sep 20, 2021

Aid for AIDS of Nevada holds its 35th Black & White Party this weekend to benefit those coping with HIV and AIDS.

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Las Vegas Vaccination Site Packed After $100 Gift Cards Offered

Sep 20, 2021

Hundreds of Southern Nevadans turned out over the weekend to get vaccinated — and pick up $100 gift cards as rewards.

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Fentanyl, Cops And Courts: How We’re Addressing The Growing Overdose Crisis

Aug 24, 2021

In the high-stakes fight against fentanyl-induced drug deaths, one remedy is fairly simple: blue and white strips of paper. Fentanyl test strips work like a pregnancy test. One line shows up if there’s fentanyl in a solution. Two lines if there’s none. But where are they needed most?