KNPR's State of Nevada
Airs on 88.9 FM, Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. with a 7 p.m. rebroadcast
About the show
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; 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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The Southern Nevada Health District has a new leader, Dr. Cassius Lockett. -
It was March 12, 2020, when Governor Steve Sisolak announced a state of emergency in Nevada in response to the growing infections and deaths from COVID-19. -
The report says that over the last 20 years, employers — many times these are unregistered businesses or even homes where people work as cleaners or caretakers — the estimated theft from minimum wage workers amounts to more than $2 billion. -
In Congress, Republicans have made it known that they’re considering plans to cut billions of dollars from the Medicaid program, designed to help lower-income people with basic health needs. -
Las Vegas resident Alex Honnold is perhaps the most famous rock climber in the world. Lesser known — but just as impressive — is his mother. -
The resounding trumpets. The warm acoustic guitar undertones. The beautiful Spanish vocal harmonies. That’s the unmistakable sound of a mariachi band. -
Homelessness is growing throughout Nevada, but especially in Clark County. -
Today, maybe more than any time in recent memory, the arts are taking center stage because of potential cuts to funding throughout the country, including Nevada. -
Great Basin National Park, Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon are all overseen by the National Park Service. -
Last week, Nevada lawmakers got their first look at a bill meant to draw film production studios to Las Vegas.
