KNPR's State of Nevada

As the Colorado River water management agreement nears expiration, where does Southern Nevada stand? 08.07.2026 11:15 ↓

The general manager of SNWA reviews the river law's history, current status and what could happen next for Las Vegans

Lawsuit could determine Nevada regulators' ability to curtail water rights 08.07.2026 6:32 ↓

A lawsuit by developers of the stalled Coyote Springs plan could potentially cost the state billions.

July 8: Coyote Springs lawsuit, data centers, and the latest local writer to go national 08.07.2026 46:32 ↓

Plus: How immigrants have helped shape local business and culture; and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Buy fireworks at sanctioned stands, and beware of burn risks, Las Vegas deputy fire marshal and burn center doctor warn 02.07.2026 11:58 ↓

People will shoot fireworks this weekend. Is there a safe way to do it? And what happens when they get hurt?

Can a new state law help keep Nevadans safe from the heat? 02.07.2026 6:37 ↓

This summer's expected scorching temps will test requirements for safety and mitigation measures.

July 1: Firework safety, a heat law goes into effect, and Entsminger talks water conservation 01.07.2026 46:29 ↓

Plus: Summer reading programs continue around the valley and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Local filmmaker Hisonni Mustafa makes a big impression in the film industry 29.06.2026 7:17 ↓

The UNLV student has been traveling the country accepting numerous awards and screening his various film projects.

How might the sale of Caesars and MGM affect Las Vegas and its visitors? 26.06.2026 11:58 ↓

Possible ownership changes at two major Nevada gaming companies come with questions about economic viability and the guest experience.

Federal lawsuit details decades of abuse in NV's juvenile justice system 25.06.2026 11:53 ↓

A 200-page federal lawsuit claims various officials knowingly aided and abetted years of abuse in juvenile detention and correctional facilities in Nevada.

June 24: Juvenile abuse in state prisons, casino sales, and a local filmmaker wins big on the awards circuit 24.06.2026 46:19 ↓

Plus: Trading in streaming services for movie tickets; Lotus of Siam's reopening could boost Commercial Center; and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Local author Krista Diamond explores Las Vegas and celebrity culture in debut novel 22.06.2026 22:20 ↓

"Close Relationships With Strangers," released by large imprint Simon & Schuster, is set in — and connects — both Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

What do Dems, GOP need to do to get "disillusioned" voters to the polls this fall? 19.06.2026 18:18 ↓

Only one in five registered voters participated in the June 9 primary. That's low turnout for a year when control of state and local government is at stake.

Athletics hit a home run — or 20 — in Las Vegas Series 18.06.2026 11:53 ↓

Also in Nevada Sports: Golden Knights lose in Stanley Cup playoffs

See Hear Do: June 17-23 18.06.2026 4:01 ↓

There’s never a shortage of things to see, hear, and do in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting June 17.

June 17: Sports; official primary results; and a new, locally written novel 17.06.2026 47:05 ↓

Plus: What to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Nearly two-thirds of Nevada families struggle to pay high childcare costs 15.06.2026 18:17 ↓

The First Five Years Fund says 28% of U.S. working families cannot reasonably access the childcare they want or need. That number jumps to 66% in Nevada.

Fallout Fringe expands its experimental theater program in second year 12.06.2026 10:04 ↓

More venues, more productions, and more performances mark growth for the festival that aims to break free from modern theater conventions.

November's ballot takes shape as Ford, Lombardo secure primary wins 12.06.2026 7:34 ↓

The stage is set for one of the country’s most closely watched gubernatorial elections.

See Hear Do: June 10-16 11.06.2026 5:40 ↓

There’s never a shortage of things to see, hear, and do in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting June 10.

June 10: Nevada primaries, childcare costs, and the Fallout Fringe Festival returns 11.06.2026 46:21 ↓

Plus: Watershed restoration after fires and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.