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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.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Voting

Southern Nevada voters tune in to often overlooked Clark County school board election

May 11, 2022

Early voting for primary candidates starts May 28. Traditionally, voters tend to overlook races for school board, but maybe not this year.
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Vegas Home Prices

Rent is still skyrocketing in Las Vegas. What are county leaders doing about it?

May 11, 2022

At 43%, the Las Vegas area has one of the nation’s highest percentage of home renters in the country.
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KNPR's State of Nevada
Nevada Presidential Primary

John L. Smith on abortion and status of upcoming Nevada election

May 11, 2022

At least for now, it won’t affect Nevada, where it is the legal right of a woman to have an abortion.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Abortion Protests

Abortion access fund in Nevada sees flood of donations following Roe leak

May 10, 2022

The leaked draft decision by the Supreme Court has deepened the debate over a women’s right to choose an abortion in this country.
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KNPR's State of Nevada
Abortion Protests Las Vegas

‘This is devastating’: While anti-abortion groups celebrate, Nevada doctors, leaders worry

May 10, 2022

Last week’s leaked Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade — and open the door for states to make abortions illegal — is alarming doctors in Nevada and across the country
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KNPR's State of Nevada
Supreme Court Abortion

Here's what the SCOTUS draft opinion means for Nevada, where abortion is legal

May 10, 2022

People quickly gathered to protest a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft decision that would overturn a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion.

Friday, May 6, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Mavericks

Miss Behave's wild variety show finds home, success in downtown Las Vegas bar

May 06, 2022

And now, for something completely different.
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KNPR's State of Nevada
LVMPD

Motorcyclist deaths increased 32% from 2020 to last year in Nevada

May 06, 2022

It’s been months since the state reported that in 2021, traffic deaths were the worst they’d been since 2006.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Cinco De Mayo

Millions celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, but don't confuse it with Mexican Independence Day

May 05, 2022

In bars, casinos and restaurants throughout Nevada, Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated with margaritas and mariachi hats.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Clark County has until July 1 to figure out how to regulate short-term rentals

May 05, 2022

Whether you like it or not, short-term rentals are coming back to unincorporated Clark County.

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