KNPR's State of Nevada

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.