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Inch by inch, Lake Mead, the lifeblood of the West, is falling. We've seen incredible images: sunken boats now visible, the intake valve exposed to air, and a body in a barrel, possibly a remnant of Las Vegas' Mob past.

But there’s even more to it. There's a lot to unpack, so we'll have a panel of experts to help us make sense of it.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Clark County

Clark County needs foster parents, especially of different cultures, backgrounds

Apr 26, 2022

At any given time, there are thousands of kids in Southern Nevada who can’t go home. Maybe they have a parent who is ill, incarcerated or just in a bad spot.

Monday, April 25, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto

As Nevada primary nears, support pours in for heated Senate, gubernatorial races

Apr 25, 2022

The control of the U.S. Senate very likely rests in the hands of Nevada voters this fall.

Friday, April 22, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
April Clyde

Is a midwife right for you? Las Vegas center offers natural birth alternative

Apr 22, 2022

Home births rose by almost 20% during the pandemic. Still, it’s pretty uncommon here. In the U.S., 8% of births utilize a certified nurse midwife.
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KNPR's State of Nevada
Las Vegas

How climate change is affecting marginalized communities in Nevada

Apr 22, 2022

Friday is Earth Day, which was created in 1970 out of national concern for the country's polluted air, water and earth.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
marijuana

Nevada gets closer to opening cannabis lounges as state, Clark County weigh regulations

Apr 21, 2022

Marijuana lovers celebrated their favorite plant on Wednesday, 4-20.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
bee

What's making you sneeze? The pollen monitoring team at UNLV knows

Apr 20, 2022

As plants across Nevada bloom, as spring winds blow everything everywhere, we’re starting to feel it, and hear it.

Watery, bloodshot eyes, wheezing and sneezing fits at the office.
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KNPR's State of Nevada
Kortney Olson

Las Vegas clothing store founder 'smashed diet culture, addiction, patriarchy'

Apr 20, 2022

As a woman, it’s common to go into one clothing store and fit one size and then go next door to another store and fit a different size.

It can be confusing and frustrating.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

A history of cannabis in Nevada

Apr 20, 2022

It’s April 20, or 4-20, some five years after cannabis sales were legalized in Nevada.  

Monday, April 18, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Gold Butte Monument

Hikers in Nevada share their favorite spots, tips, tricks

Apr 18, 2022

Hiking might just be the most popular sport in Southern Nevada.

Friday, April 15, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Las Vegas mother-daughter duo competing in new CBS show

Las Vegas mother-daughter duo competing in new CBS show

Apr 15, 2022

Usually, the one time you get to dance with a parent is at your wedding.

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