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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Over the first six months of this year, crash deaths have increased 12% statewide in Nevada. Maybe more alarming, drivers killing pedestrians has risen twice as fast. -
So much has happened over the last two weeks, it’s almost hard to remember that candidate Donald Trump was shot at a rally just 11 days ago. -
It’s expected to increase its footprint by three times, giving it space for more signs, exhibitions and storage. -
A year ago, an outside consulting firm started looking at Nevada’s higher education funding. Based on their recommendations, the Board of Regents is considering changing how those funds are allocated. -
President Joe Biden is no longer running for reelection, so what does that mean for the 2024 election? Who will Nevada Democrats support now? And is this shake-up enough to put the Silver State back into the toss-up column? -
President Joe Biden issued an executive order that speeds up the residency process for certain undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. -
A multi-billion dollar project to connect solar projects around with more than 400 miles of power lines is one step closer to final approval. -
Recommendations on what to read during your summer downtime come from many places. Authors, library staff, and listeners suggest a variety of different books, from poetry and literary fiction to cozy mysteries. -
Land is more expensive. Mortgage rates remain higher than people are used to. Rent is high. And the affordable housing situation is worse. Is it all bad? -
And how will all this affect the election in Nevada, where one in five residents is an immigrant?
