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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Coming up on Friday's program ...

John Katsilometes joins us for show closures, postponements and the recent deaths of two big figures in entertainment. Then Las Vegas native Tyler Merit know for his social media videos, "Before you call the Cops" reflects on politics, race and culture in his new book.

Friday, January 21, 2022

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Las Vegas Entertainment Update

Jan 21, 2022

It’s the topic that won’t die: Omicron.

Not only is the latest COVID surge affecting hospitals and schools, but it’s doing a number on the entertainment industry in Las Vegas.

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Nevada Native reflects on race and culture in new book

Jan 21, 2022

Tyler Merritt grew up in Las Vegas. He went to Bridger Middle School; Rancho high school, then eventually Las Vegas Academy, where he majored in theater.

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

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A UNLV researcher models the pandemic's future by studying sewage

Jan 20, 2022

When UNLV researchers want to predict the path of the pandemic they pop open a manhole.

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Pole vaulters from around the world descend on Reno

Jan 20, 2022

Think sports and Reno and what comes to mind? Skiing and snowboarding at Lake Tahoe?

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Elected officials, indigenous people push for new national monument in Clark County

Jan 20, 2022

Avi Kwa’ Ame — otherwise known as Spirit Mountain — lies just 80 miles south of Las Vegas, just northwest of Laughlin and east of U.S. Highway 95.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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Vegas Chamber event offers upbeat economic forecasts for '22

Jan 19, 2022

Forecasters gave a mostly upbeat assessment of Southern Nevada’s economy during the Vegas Chamber’s an

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Whistleblower wins round in fight against state workplace safety agency

Jan 19, 2022

Commentator John L. Smith says a federal appeals court “opened the door” for a whistleblower’s closely watched lawsuit to proceed against Nevada’s workplace safety agency.