Flu season is here. Different variants of COVID-19 have never disappeared, and public health officials hope Nevada residents will immunize themselves against both.

While Nevada’s number one industry is gaming and the resorts, entertainment and sports have grown around it.

Early voting is already underway in Nevada. Nevada Public Radio and Vegas PBS co-hosted a special broadcast of State of Nevada to discuss the election.

About a week ago, an issue that has vexed some politicians, as well as university officials and college athletes, hit Nevada.

Nevada's votes will be watched for more than just the presidential bid in November. One of the most closely watched races for the U.S. House is for a seat in Nevada's third congressional district.

Maybe one of the more challenging votes people will make in two weeks is Ballot Question 3. It asks voters whether they want to approve ranked-choice voting and open primaries.

It began with a ghostly presence near a pretty ghostly desert town in 1984.

Las Vegas likes to read. The city has a fantastic library system, great independent bookstores like Writer's Block and Las Vegas Books, and an acclaimed writers program at Black Mountain Institute at UNLV.

A lot is happening right now: the election, wars overseas, climate disasters. For a moment or two, you can escape it all ... through hiking.

When they were in the Nevada Senate, Steven Horsford and John Lee were both Democrats. Lee is now challenging Horsford for his congressional seat.

Going into the 2024 election, we have lawsuits challenging voter rolls, some still chanting "stop the steal," and there are many other efforts to delegitimize the election process.

Donny Osmond grew up on stage as a singer, an actor, and really an all-round performer. Now, he's a longtime Las Vegas headliner, with more to come.

Donny Osmond grew up on stage as a singer, an actor, and really an all-round performer. Now, he's a longtime Las Vegas headliner, with more to come.

Through a collaboration with Vegas PBS, Nevada Public Radio brings you selected interviews from their Nevada Week In Person televised series on KNPR's State of Nevada.

This week, a Las Vegas tradition turns 30 years old: the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival.

Do you ever wish the world of politics was a little more boring, or maybe just stable?

The Tropicana hotel-casino's final two towers came down at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Vegas Golden Knights begin their eighth season in the National Hockey League on Thursday night.

At the start of next year, and for the first time in 24 years, Las Vegas will have a mayor whose last name isn’t Goodman.

On the flipside, homeowners say it’s their right to rent to whomever they want— and they want to do it legally, but the licensing system is too slow and needs to be streamlined.

You’ve probably read headlines or heard stories about Colorado River water being exported from the arid Southwest to countries worldwide. It happens in the form of hay grown using that water.

A week ago, Matt Sluka, the starting quarterback of the UNLV football team, suddenly quit the team.

Two lesser-known questions deal with archaic language, and offensive language, that remains in our state constitution.

There’s a lot to think about this fall as we return to the polls to vote on the future of the U.S. Senate, school boards and the many ballot questions.

We are in the midst of an important election. Actually, that’s true almost all the time. We thought we would take you back to 1974. Fifty years ago, Nevada had one of its most significant election years.

2024 will be remembered for record heat, which hasn’t gone away yet.

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Las Vegas this weekend on the heels of a major economics speech. This comes about a week after former President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas.

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Las Vegas this weekend on the heels of a major economics speech. This comes about a week after former President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas.

Nicole Yumiaco has had her foot in the dance industry for over a decade.

According to the latest U.S. Census data, Latinos comprise nearly 29% of Nevada’s population. They also operate about 19% of the state’s businesses, about three times higher than the national average.

The youth of today are the future. But some wonder: Are the kids we’re raising really that concerned about what's next? Or do they feel adults have so-ruined the planet, that there’s little hope for the future?

Grad students across the country—even undergrad students in California—are starting to unionize.

Suicide remains a major mental health problem in Nevada but some areas have seen stark improvements.

It’s been argued that Clark County’s board of commissioners is more important than the state legislature, even the governor’s office. 

Ballot Question 5 is proposing an amendment to the state’s Sales and Use Tax of 1955, to exempt adult and child diapers from sales tax.

As state lawmakers prepare bills that could include massive tax incentives to get movie and TV crews to produce more shows in Nevada, Jaden Dickson is preparing.

At first glance, her art can seem soft and whimsical, but the more time you spend with it, the more layers fall away to reveal a deeper meaning.

Despite all the naysaying about culture here, Las Vegas enjoys a healthy complement of local theater companies, offering a wide variety of productions.

Nevada students made modest gains in reading and math last school year. However, despite the gains, the data also show that less than half of all students are proficient in math and English.

Our cars, our trucks ... we can’t live without them. But they are many times the object of so much pain, turmoil and angst.

Today, 13 solar arrays in Nevada cover about 20,000 acres. The Bureau of Land Management has a new plan to open 31 million acres of Western land for potential solar — and 12 million of those are in Nevada.

For years, questions have come up about the conduct of some members of the Nevada university system’s Board of Regents.

The race to represent District A on the Clark County Commission is expected to be very close.

Through a collaboration with Vegas PBS, Nevada Public Radio brings you selected interviews from their Nevada Week In Person televised series on KNPR's State of Nevada.

This is climate change you can see, feel and smell. It’s becoming so prevalent, Nevada doctors, psychologists and others in the medical field have formed Nevada Clinicians for Climate Action.

Newer technology doesn’t always change the economy. But disruptive technologies do.

Four seats are up for election in the Clark County School District.

The rising number of unhoused and the lack of affordable housing are problems that many cities and states struggle with.

Las Vegas has its fair share of native celebrities like Ne-Yo, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, and future celebrities are being made right now.

Movie studios may be years off from building sound stages in Las Vegas, but local filmmakers are still creating work here and elsewhere. And two of them are making big splashes in the industry.

The entertainment landscape in Las Vegas is well known for its large theaters, arenas and nightclubs. Now comedy clubs have joined their ranks.

Nevada gets hit especially hard every time this country stumbles because we’re a one-horse state. Casinos, resorts and tourism keep us afloat. Can the film industry help?

The U.S. is in the midst of the largest COVID-19 wave we’ve seen since July 2022, according to CDC data.

It’s been eight months since a shooter entered Beam Hall on UNLV campus, shooting and killing three professors. He was shot and killed by police.

And does the recent explosion of indoor golf bars have anything to do with the challenging sustainability situation outdoor golf courses are facing? 

To make matters worse, the news came a few weeks ago that Las Vegas would once again have cut back on its use of the Colorado River, even though it already has the smallest share of water out of seven states that use the river.

Most people have made up their minds, so do the two debates coming up mean anything to you?

Willie Mays died this summer at the age of 93. If you are a baseball fan, or even if you’re not, you heard of the Say-Hey Kid.

In Clark County, the sheriff oversees a workforce of some 5,000, who are there to keep the peace in a jurisdiction that includes the state’s largest airport, the state’s biggest economic engine and about half of the county’s 2.3 million residents.

Voters across the state are set to pick state senators and members of the Assembly, who ultimately decide how to spend your tax dollars.

Governor Joe Lombardo has been lobbying for several Republican candidates in the Legislature, hoping to avoid Democratic supermajorities that could overturn his vetoes.

It’s the largest piece of contemporary art ever created, and it sits more than three hours north of Las Vegas. It’s simply titled City: a land art project spanning more than 700,000 acres in Garden Valley.

Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration recently released its version of a new state climate plan roughly a year and a half after he pulled his Democratic predecessor’s strategy to addressing carbon emissions.

As downtown and central Las Vegas become more popular, Clark County is reviving its own redevelopment program. One focus area is a mid-century outdoor mall on Sahara Avenue.

School is officially underway throughout Nevada. Washoe County schools started this week, and Clark County started last week.

A year ago this time, Las Vegas Strip workers and some small businesses were not a happy bunch.

There’s no two ways about it: It’s getting more expensive to live in Nevada.

The latest data on forest fires confirms what many long feared: Forest fires are becoming more widespread and burning at least twice as much tree cover today as they did two decades ago.

Due to the Olympics, it felt like Nevada sports took a little break these past few weeks.

Road improvement is something we all deal with, because whether you like it or not, this is a driving state.

Politicians are falling all over themselves lately to support the idea that the federal government shouldn’t tax tips. Would it work?

It’s our open mic show, where your thoughts, ideas, complaints, concerns — even what you’re happy about — lead the show.

Nevada’s questionable reputation for health care just took a big hit.

Some 16,000 people stood in line for hours, then erupted in applause as Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz walked on stage at the Thomas and Mack Center on Saturday.

SafeNest recently received $5 million in state funding for its One Safe Place initiative to build a shelter for victims of domestic violence and trafficking.

We all know Nevada schools, especially in Las Vegas, do poorly in national rankings. But billions in federal COVID-19 relief money has been poured into schools — do you think they’re doing any better?

The Olympics in Paris is in full swing and athletes who grew up, train and live in Nevada are a big part of the games.

This week in Las Vegas, two major conferences on hacking and how to prevent them are being held on the Strip: Black Hat and DefCon.

A race for a single seat in the state senate could have a major effect on the rest of Nevada.

Fourteen states have a near-total ban, and 19 states ban abortion after 18 weeks. In Nevada, women can get an abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, and after 24 weeks if a doctor says it will save the life or health of the mother.

You’ve probably heard of college players getting paid to do advertisements while still in school.

As one of the country’s sunniest states, Nevada is an ideal place to develop solar power.

It’s been a very hot summer, with temperature records falling almost daily.

In May and June, we broke 28 heat records. That affects people, and it can play hell on your gardens and trees.

Over about the last two months, Nevada has broken temperature records 28 times, and many have suffered as a result.

While most of us are thinking of who we want as president, there are dozens of other officials we have the right to vote for.

After redistricting in late 2021, Democrats have a much stronger registration advantage, meaning it could be key to a Democratic supermajority in the state senate.

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?

Through a collaboration with Vegas PBS, Nevada Public Radio brings you selected interviews from their Nevada Week In Person televised series on KNPR's State of Nevada.

Today, you can find a podcast about pretty much any topic imaginable. Even ... letter carrying.

Today, you can find a podcast about pretty much any topic imaginable. Even ... letter carrying.

The Mirage is coming into the home stretch. Next Wednesday, it will close its doors.

Most locals hotel-casinos have small showrooms or bars with live music. Often, the music is free, and the drinks inexpensive.

Right now, there are about 1,000 job vacancies within Clark County’s government. That’s nearly 20% of all county jobs, meaning current workers are having to pick up the slack.

It’s researched. It’s proven. Crime increases during the hotter summer months.

Legislation determining how public lands should be used isn't exactly glamorous. Yet, it's extremely important in a place like Southern Nevada.

Nearly one in five voters in Nevada is Hispanic, meaning Latino voters have the power to make or break a candidate this year.

We all age and when we do, most of us need some kind of help.

More than a year ago, Clark County spent hundreds of thousands of dollars throwing a party at Commercial Center, the oldest outdoor mall still standing in Las Vegas.

The festival and Rolling Stone CEO said time crunch, former location, and logistics forced the traditional festival to go on pause. This year's new concept moves LIB base to Plaza Hotel, promises more editions focusing on other music genres.

The years long fight over a massive proposed development near Red Rock National Conservation Area is over. The developer won.

They call Nevada the Silver State for a reason.

It's our Wednesday open mic show. What's on your mind?

Research into gender disparities within the disease is relatively recent.

It’s been a decade since the armed standoff between supporters of rancher Cliven Bundy and federal agents from the Bureau of Land Management.

It’s summer. That means temperatures in the triple digits. It can be Hell for humans, but what about our furry friends?

The local LGBTQ nightclub Gipsy has had more lives than a cat.

Nevada is growing fast again. Low taxes are driving businesses and people here from other states. Nearly 230,000 people moved to the Silver State from 2016 to 2021.

The Nevada Secretary of State’s office has officially cast the results of last week’s primary elections in stone.

As we get closer and closer to summer weather, car problems multiply. You’ve already seen cars stalled on the road.

Universities depend in large part on charitable giving. But one of UNLV's key donors, is pulling funding.

Nevada Women’s Film Festival celebrates 10 years, but ‘extreme inequities’ in the industry still exist

Three Square extends its annual dine-out fundraiser and LVLT wraps up Fringe Fest 2024

We all want our kids to grow up healthy, both physically and mentally. A key to that growth is healthy, safe parents.

The primary elections are over and it looks like predictions for U.S. Senate race, Las Vegas mayor and city council were spot on.

Triple-digit temperatures in Las Vegas, wildfires in Northern and Eastern Nevada. It's time to get ready for a long, hot summer.

The lifeblood of Nevada’s economy is tourism, and a big chunk of that comes from conventions.

Whatever it is, adult beverages really hit the spot during the summer. But what are ideal summer drinks? What are some great places to enjoy them?

Schools out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean school districts have stopped working.

How many trips to the hardware store does it take a Las Vegan to fix a sprinkler head?

For decades, the fight over wild horses and how many should be allowed to live on Nevada land has divided ranchers, animal advocates, conservationists, the Bureau of Land Management and others.

Problems and issues related to family court in Nevada go back decades.

Nevada is home to many music festivals, most of them in well-populated Clark County. But one takes place in McGill, Nevada, a town with a little more than a 1,000 people in a remote part of the state.

ABBA, Queen, Motown — just a few of the bands and institutions Broadway has centered different musicals around. A new one in Las Vegas features the music of Bob Dylan.

Ada Limón, the current U.S. poet laureate, will be in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 2. The visit is part of her mission to expand public engagement with poetry.

It’s our open mic show, where your thoughts and topics lead the conversation.

For years in Las Vegas, the saying went something like this: "if you need specialized medical care, go to the airport," because then you can catch a flight to Los Angeles or some other city with a hospital that actually does that surgery.

Every few years, talk of a Las Vegas art museum surfaces — and ends in disappointment as the project falls apart.

Two summers go, longtime Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German was slain outside the home of his Las Vegas home.

You've seen them all over Las Vegas, sidewalk vendors with their carts filled with tacos, fruit or shaved ice. For decades they've operated without licenses or permits, but that's changing.

When Tropical Storm Hilary passed through Nevada last August, the rains were seen as both welcome and devastating.

Nevada is one of the top 10 states when it comes to filing lawsuits. In fact, we ranked tenth, with 86 suits filed per 100,000 people over 12 months ending March 2023.

There’s no question that the history of Las Vegas is tied to the mob, the outfit, the mafia, organized crime. A new podcast highlights those stories.

Early voting starts this Saturday for the primary elections. Election day is June 11. And some of the races, typical of primary elections, are long lists of names and people most of us know nothing about.

One person who will definitely be watching the highly-anticipated Las Vegas Aces season is Pepper Persley, a 13-year-old sports reporter and podcaster.

There’s a new UNLV program that’s using sports to help middle school-aged girls cope with mental health and body image issues.  

One person who will definitely be watching the highly-anticipated Las Vegas Aces season is Pepper Persley, a 13-year-old sports reporter and podcaster.

For more than 30 years, the federal government has provided medical care in Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico for residents affected by the radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons tests at the Nevada Test Site from the 1950s and '60s.

Summer’s coming and Nevadans have a lot to consider.

In the cooler winter months, we tend to forget about the biggest issue facing Nevada. But it’ll come back, because summer’s coming fast.

Content warning: This episode of State of Nevada talks about suicide at length. In 2021, 382 Nevadans died from a vehicle crash, while 691 people killed themselves.

Content warning: This episode of State of Nevada talks about suicide at length. In 2021, 382 Nevadans died from a vehicle crash, while 691 people killed themselves.

As the social status of women has grown, women are still trying to attain equal status in the workplace, in wages, politics and more.

Nevada’s wilderness and the areas nearby offer so many ways to escape the state’s urban rat race.

After decades of talk, several misfires and half-hearted attempts, a high-speed rail between the Los Angeles area and Las Vegas is happening.

Summer is around the corner, and while Southern Nevada must deal with an influx of tourists, some in the state are preparing for a different kind of swarm ... Mormon crickets.

For more than 40 years, April has been known as National Child Abuse Prevention Month — meant to raise awareness and help stop child abuse.

The conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel has prompted American college students to organize pro-Palestinian protests on campuses nationwide.

State government estimates that 26% of all employees in Las Vegas work in leisure and hospitality. But many of those jobs are stressful, unpredictable, and vulnerable to a bad economy.

For more than 30 years, Nevada has asked households to recycle 25 percent of qualified materials—plastics, paper, aluminum and more.

This year promises to be a close presidential election. Concerns are growing that Latino voters could see more election misinformation than in the past.

Nevadans have a lot on their minds, from traffic crashes and fatalities and the state Wildlife Commission to herbicides and the taxes on gaming revenues.

We look at what might happen in Las Vegas and Clark County of the U.S. Supreme Court says the homeless can be banned from sleeping in public spaces.

Nevada has hundreds of boards and commissions whose members are chosen by government officials. So, why has the Nevada Wildlife Commission been scrutinized in recent years?

Two weeks ago, Arizona's Supreme Court banned all abortions, except when a mother's life is in danger. State of Nevada looked at the potential impact on the medical community and more in Nevada.

Adam Harris from The Atlantic Magazine discusses the challenges facing democracy, insights from young voters and the need for a greater focus on education.

UNLV is hoping to expand its Jewish studies programs, as well as provide a place for Jewish faculty and staff to gather with the recent launch of a Jewish Affinity Group as part of their Division for Diversity Initiatives.

The jam band and frequent Las Vegas performer uses the innovative venue to its fullest potential during the first of its four-night stand.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada recently received 150 million in grants to overhaul the Maryland Parkway corridor in Las Vegas, along with additional millions to improve the Charleston Corridor. What type of improvements will this bring to two of Southern Nevada's busiest street corridors?

Economists say the economy is booming, and inflation is finally going down; yet the housing market in Las Vegas is still too expensive for many Nevadans. How sustainable is this housing market and will interest rates go down even lower in 2024?

Nevada Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro joined State of Nevada to answer questions from listeners on everything from business tax incentives to careless pet owners.

Lake Tahoe is an ecological gym, the clearest lake in the United States. Residents there are working to maintain the lake's famous clarity. Their latest move involves purchasing an old Motel 6.

Governor Lombardo says the state needs new money to shore up an account that pays for unanticipated expenses. He’s hinted at holding a special session to add money to that account.

Since his 2017 release, Simpson had been living in Las Vegas, and Linda Deutsch was able to talk with him. He died at age 76 on April 10, 2024.

Metropolis Theatricals will introduce itself to Southern Nevada theater lovers with a four-night run of the showgirl-filled production at Aliante hotel-casino.

Las Vegas is home to a first-of-its-kind specialty court program that finds ways to help at-risk youth with autism. Last year, state lawmakers voted to expand the program to other parts of the state.

The deadline to file your taxes is April 15th, and with it being around the corner; we invite local experts to answer your questions.

Business leaders across Nevada are clamoring for workers. Some are calling for changes to federal immigration laws to address the labor shortage.

Business leaders across Nevada are clamoring for workers. Some are calling for changes to federal immigration laws to address the labor shortage.

The Vegas Golden Knights are close to securing a spot in the NHL playoffs. The WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces begin their season next month. And the Oakland A’s are still planning a 2028 move to Las Vegas.

Nevada and Las Vegas are known for gambling but it’s non-gaming activities— entertainment especially — that’s driving a lot of the growth in the state’s hospitality industry.

Controversy over a planned temple from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is leading to some real anger and finger-pointing by neighbors who say they don’t oppose the church for its beliefs.

The national opioid epidemic has been in full swing for years now, and Nevada is, unfortunately, very familiar with it.

On Wednesday, the show is yours. Whatever’s on your mind, call and let us know. Or email and let us know.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. What resources and programs are out there for those seeking treatment or counseling for alcohol addiction?

In Nevada, an estimated 52,000 people live with autism, and in the U.S., it’s 5 million people. Those numbers are rising fast.

The pandemic hit Nevada hard, but it eventually eased and the state came back to life economically, just not as fast as the rest of the country.

Total book sales last year were still higher than before the pandemic, when everybody was reading, because many people weren’t working.

Easter season is based on the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus. It's also Ramadan right now, and the Jewish holiday of Purim just ended.

Las Vegas police and county authorities are pushing for new laws and shifting resources to combat a growing number of traffic deaths in Clark County.

President Joe Biden was in Nevada this week as part of a campaign swing through the Southwest.

When the Tropicana resort was built on the Las Vegas Strip in 1957, it ended five years of rapid resort growth in Clark County.

If you’ve been outside, it’s the perfect time of year. Breezy, not too hot, not too cold. You like it, and your pets like it, too.

Silver State Equality recently released a very detailed survey with the notable finding being that 40% of LGBTQ youth in Nevada schools feel unsafe.

It’s our open mic show on Monday. Your thoughts and ideas are the focus.

It’s called St. Baldrick’s Day (a mashup of “bald” and “St Patrick’s”). On that day, cities and businesses throughout the country hold a special event where volunteers who have collected donors shave their heads.

We do have a film incentive program here, but it’s small. So a year ago, a bill was introduced to create big tax incentives for film production. That died, but it'll be back next year.

School’s out for spring break. Teachers are home. Kids are living it up. But there’s something on the mind of a lot of people, whether they have kids or not. Will our schools improve?

The visual and performing arts are in full swing throughout the state.

There’s a lot of change over at Las Vegas’ professional soccer team, the Lights FC. The team finished last in its division last year, and attendance is down. So some new blood was needed.

We're taking a look at mental health struggles of local service and entertainment workers. What resources are available for them?

Why don’t we have more state incentives to help create smaller, less expensive solar sites for neighborhoods or businesses?

Years ago, you’d hear “public health,” and more than likely, you’d shrug. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. No one ignores it now.

Abortion was already going to be a big issue for women's health in the fall election, then in late February, Alabama increased the stakes.

The struggle between management and unions an ever-present issue in Nevada.

State and federal officials are making a huge push for renewable development. They see it as a key to combatting the negative effects of climate change.

A new documentary reveals the importance of African Americans here in the growth and development of Las Vegas.

Seven years ago, Nevada legalized recreational cannabis for adults. Three years ago, they legalized cannabis consumption lounges. Now, Las Vegas has one.

Almost all of us have had some kind of dealings with the law. Two Nevada lawyers joined us to help out listeners.

Plans and ideas for redevelopment off the Strip are taking shape. That includes an “electric village” downtown, and plans for a public-private mental health campus on Charleston Boulevard.

In a 5-2 vote, the Clark County School District has accepted Superintendent Jesus Jara's conditional resignation.

There's a new airport on the way south of the Las Vegas Valley.

If you’ve flown lately, you might have said a prayer or two before takeoff because the news about flying hasn’t been good lately.

A cover-up in the Henderson Police Department and two big stories revolving around matters in local police departments emerged in last week.

A key legal decision by Nevada’s Supreme Court could help to better manage and conserve our groundwater.

If you’ve been in downtown Las Vegas very recently, you might have noticed some new murals focusing on Indigenous stories.

We’re talking about the most popular hobby in the world, and one that many, many Nevadans take part in: gardening.

Relationships in Las Vegas often bear the unique imprint of the city's vibrant and unconventional atmosphere.

In Nevada and many states, changes in immigration policy can impact labor needs in tourism and construction; it can impact housing markets and social services and public services.

We knew the results of the primary and caucus last week before they came out. What does it all mean?

Even in a city as news rich as Las Vegas, last week was over the top.

The Super Bowl has arrived. Three days from now, they’ll battle it out at Allegiant Stadium. And many say this is the biggest thing to happen in Las Vegas.

Democrats threw almost all votes to President Joe Biden. No one voted for Donald Trump, because he didn’t participate. And “none of the above” beat Republican candidate Nikki Haley.

The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to decide whether to accept Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara’s conditions and his resignation.

There’s no other sport that can rival Super Bowl viewership in Las Vegas … except perhaps one.

We just got through the first month of the year, but already Las Vegas police are issuing a warning: road deaths are going up.

It’s already been two months since the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus shooting in early December that left three professors dead and one seriously injured.

From the big bands of 1950s and '60s, the punk kids of the '80s, to the record-label darlings of the 2000s, there’s always been a Las Vegas music scene. 

Southern Nevada grows continuously. But water in the Colorado River, the main source for us, does not.

Employers are required to send W-2 forms to their employees by Jan. 31. That means people have already started filing their taxes and the deadline is April 15.

After the footage was released a little more than a week ago, the ACLU —which is representing parents and had sued to get the footage — said it was evident police lied about what happened.

Las Vegas has attracted quite a few companies that are testing electric vehicles here, crafting software and coming up with innovations to push EV technology forward.

Ever make plans to dine out and feel overwhelmed by the choices Las Vegas offers? The valley has an embarrassment of riches for local diners, assuming those diners don’t have dietary restrictions.

For years, Nevada has coveted an early spot in the presidential nomination process.

In 2023, the American Board of Pediatrics ranked Nevada 49th in the nation for pediatrician ratios.

Biden or Trump — or neither? How do you feel about the CCSD Police body cam released last week? Betting on the Super Bowl?

Almost 600,000 Nevadans are immigrants. That’s one out of five people. They're part of the community, economy and more. So what resources are available to them in Nevada?

Sure, rooms as low as $20 still exist in Las Vegas, but most come with a hefty resort fee. And President Biden is directing the government to reign them in.

The history of the of the mob in Las Vegas, and it’s downfall, is pretty well-known. And at least part of that is due to the late killer Frank Calabrese Sr.

Clark County School District teachers have finally gotten a raise. Was it a good deal? And why do poor children of color in Nevada face more barriers to the middle class?

For almost all of us, the biggest buy in our lives will be a house. Almost nothing else compares in expense.

Why is Nevada such an attractive alternative to Southern California, and what kind of impact has the influx of new residents had on Las Vegas and surrounding communities?

Every two years, our state representatives meet. And every two years, we start to see the impact of the laws they enacted.

Vegas is this vast melting pot with people from around the world. Many don’t celebrate this time of year because it’s not their tradition. Some bring different traditions. Then .. some traditions change because of Vegas.

Every time a major event happens in Las Vegas, police here prepare for the worst. Because we had the worst. But what else can be done to stop gun violence in Nevada?

It really is a time for fun and relaxation. And, unfortunately, it’s time for something we don’t want to think about after three years of COVID-19: disease.

After the Fontainebleau opened last week on the Las Vegas Strip, doubters have gone silent.

After Joe Biden won the presidency four years ago, six Nevada Republicans submitted false paperwork indicating that Donald Trump had actually won the state’s electoral votes.

The four-year college degree was the dream. For many, it still is. But you’d be surprised by the shift in thinking these days.

So you’re on a date. One person pays for dinner, maybe a show on the Strip. At night’s end, the payer might expect something in return. Is that so much different than sugar dating?

For many pets, the holidays are especially stressful. More people might be around, regular schedules aren’t followed as parties and events take people away from home.

It’s five days later. And for the rest of the world, even if they love Las Vegas, the UNLV shooting has come and passed. But it hasn't for us.

Las Vegas police identified the gunman in Wednesday's shooting that killed three University of Nevada, Las Vegas faculty members.

When you were on the road in days after two Nevada State Police troopers were killed by an alleged drunk driver, did you see a change in behavior?

There’s a sports team in Nevada whose success has been unmistakable, but rarely noticed over the last two years.

On Fremont Street downtown or on the Strip, you might be confused because there are businesses that appear to be cannabis dispensaries. The fact is, real dispensaries are illegal near casinos.

Well, it’s December and that means winter is right around the corner, and the cold weather might mean a respite from the blistering heat. For our plants, well that’s a different story.

During Joe Biden’s presidency, we’ve had some tough economic times. But when former President Donald Trump was in, it seemed like endless chaos and scandal. So, who do you choose?

From time to time, newspapers and other media outlets want to get public documents from government agencies. In Nevada, it's not an easy task, so the Las Vegas Review-Journal is challenging agencies in court.

MLB approved the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas. But one story that hasn’t gotten as much attention is one that could kill the A’s stadium outright. Where will they get the funding?

The Las Vegas Grand Prix, which locals who worked the Strip had grown to despise, suddenly seemed made for this city. But while Strip casinos made a profit, smaller, local businesses were hurt by the event.

What's on your mind? Las Vegas residents are seeking answers and solutions after the beating death of 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis Jr.

Nevada already the smallest teacher-to-student ratios in the country with an average of 43 teachers per 1,000 students. And there is no end in sight to the teacher shortage.

If you’re planning a Thanksgiving with friends — or family, or anyone, for that matter — you might be wondering what to cook, how to plan it, and how to keep your guests well fed and entertained.

With Thanksgiving upon us, most of us are preparing to gather with loved ones. And some of us … may not be looking forward to it.

We’ve all encountered cost-of-living increases. Since the pandemic, everything has gotten more and more expensive: gasoline, food, childcare.

The Formula 1 Grand Prix race on the Las Vegas Strip is happening this weekend. What's the weather going to be like? What about traffic and the best place to see the race if you're around?

Veterans like Nevada. About 200,000 live here, so U.S News and World says Nevada has the seventh-highest percent of veterans compared to other states. But veteran services in Nevada historically have not been good.

Formula 1, the economy, Las Vegas growth, terrible local crime news — there's a lot going on.

Nevada is the only state in the country that produced lithium and it has the largest known lithium clay deposit in the world, according to the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.

If you’ve paid attention to the news lately, you’re finding a lot of people unhappy with their jobs.

The Las Vegas entertainment industry had a pretty normal 2023 — until late September. That’s when the Sphere opened. It struck such a chord internationally, it made the cover of Time Magazine.

The desire to build a sports industry in Las Vegas is no longer a desire. It’s here, and it’s growing.

The 2023-2024 school year has not gotten off to a very smooth start for the Clark County School District.

Right now, it’s almost perfect outside: not too hot, not too cold. That means lots of us are out there hiking the hundreds of trails you can find almost anywhere, north and south, in Nevada.

Nowadays, names like Don Laughlin, Harvey Munford and Carol Harter may not mean much to the average Nevadan, but at one point, those names were calling the shots around Clark County.

The Guinn Center was created for nonpartisan research and to help lawmakers decide on big issues such as climate change, education and tax policy.

Happy Nevada Day. And of course, happy Halloween.

You can’t scroll social media or pick up a newspaper without reading about November’s Formula 1 race — or the headaches its causing on the Las Vegas Strip.

The weather in Southern Nevada is more unpredictable than ever — Tropical Storm Hilary proved that in August.

It’s no news that both newspaper readers and radio listeners have declined over the last few years. Yet in a very diverse market like Las Vegas, radio stations and print media cater to many different communities.

The cost of everything is going up and that includes health care. So two years ago, Democrats in the Nevada Legislature passed a plan that they say will keep healthcare costs in check.

Lin ‘Spit’ Newborn and Daniel Shersty were murdered 25 years ago. Their legacies still reverberate through Las Vegas

Crowded classrooms, Formula 1 roadwork, sports, gas prices ... we're talking about all of it and hearing from you.

If you learned everything you knew about gay cowboys watching Brokeback Mountain, think again. The real history would include the creation of the gay rodeo in Reno.

Years ago, Geoff Schumacher published a contemporary history of Las Vegas, "Sun, Sin and Suburbia."

More than 30 years ago, Las Vegas had the Running Rebels, the champions of the NCAA with stars who went onto professional careers and a coach, Jerry Tarkanian, whose name still evokes respect among those who were here. But sports in Vegas is so much more today.

There are more than 30,000 students who go to UNLV. There are another 2,000 professors and instructors. How do you maintain the balance between keeping tuition low and raising salaries for staff?

UNLV has long defied the myth that Las Vegas is a cultural wasteland, especially in recent years.

Welcome to UNLV. Today is the first of our four live shows from campus and Greenspun Hall during this, the university’s Homecoming Week.

Stanley Cup Champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, officially began their seventh hockey season with a win against the Seattle Kraken earlier this week.

The Sphere is open — and it’s been the talk of the planet.

There are a lot of literary events in the fall, so it makes sense that so many local authors are releasing books this season.

Hundreds of community members from around the Las Vegas Valley gathered at Temple Beth Sholom last night as part of a vigil to those who have died in Israel.

Lawmakers did just approve more than $2 billion in new funding for schools. And Governor Joe Lombardo just unveiled an accountability initiative. Will that do anything?

Some people still raise their eyebrows when you tell them Las Vegas has a Philharmonic orchestra. Imagine how much higher those eyebrows go when you add: it’s now 25 years old.

Don’t look now, but there’s another festival coming to downtown Las Vegas this fall. But don’t worry about road closures or towering stages.

Artificial intelligence isn’t something that we hope to witness one day, it’s already here.

From the U2 concert, the first event at the Sphere, to the stumbling Las Vegas Raiders, to the top-tier Las Vegas Aces and so much more, there’s a lot to talk about in Nevada.

This week, Culinary Union workers voted to authorize a strike. The bartenders union did the same. The teacher’s union contract dispute with the school district is now in the hands of an arbitrator.

LGBTQ rights in Nevada have come a long way since the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. And so have that community’s biggest institutions.

Fall officially started last week, and cooler temperatures are finally on the way to Southern Nevada. But that comes after a summer of record heat and historic flooding. Has all of that changed the way we garden?

From the killing of a bicyclist to pedestrian and child deaths, it’s been a deadly year on our roads. The number of traffic fatalities this year is almost the same as a year ago, and last year was one of the deadliest on record.

It’s been more than a week since the MGM’s computer systems were apparently hacked. How does this kind of thing happen in the first place? It is possible to stop them in Las Vegas and elsewhere?

Casinos, tourists and locals rely on Las Vegas Metropolitan Police to keep the peace. And they want it done by a police department that doesn’t do what so many others in this country have already done: draw negative attention with poor behavior.

Congress is back in session after spending all of August in recess, and already lawmakers are facing tough issues.

They say it takes a few years for a music festival to find its way. And that’s what happened with Life is Beautiful in downtown Las Vegas.

Hackers have claimed responsibility for the cyber issue that seems to have brought down many of the online operations for MGM Resorts.

Nevada is also a hotbed for Alzheimer’s research, with the Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health embarking on a study that might change the future of Alzheimer’s treatments forever.

We’re talking about everything happening in Nevada. On Tuesday, the show is yours.

More than a month into the school year, Clark County teachers are still without a contract. When will negotiations with the Clark County Education Association end?

What role do culture and the arts play in your life

The pandemic clarified one thing for all of us in Nevada: mental health care here is severely lacking.

Environmentalism isn’t a passing thought anymore in Nevada.

To put a spotlight on Nevada nonprofits, this entire week, we’re broadcasting live from Three Square Food Bank in North Las Vegas.

In the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, the sideline is gone. It’s one big playing field and everyone seems to be jumping in.

For lots of Nevadans, it seems like choosing—or eliminating—the person they want to run as president could be easier this time around.

Homes for foster children is becoming a big concern in Clark County.

As slavery is held as the basis for systemic inequalities that remain in this country — in our criminal justice system, housing and education — a reparations movement is once again gaining steam.

The debate is over about climate change. The question is, is anyone really doing anything about it? Does that keep you awake at night?

Clark County officials on Monday morning said the Old Town and Rainbow subdivision areas of Mount Charleston are seeing "substantial" flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary. ⁠

With 53,000 people, Nye County is 44 times smaller than Clark County, but it has certainly had issues over the years, including the recent indictment of a police captain.

Stories say we’ll be at 5 million people by 2050, that 115 people are moving here a day, and Clark County is the number one destination for homeowners looking for a place to move.

Pennsylvania. Oregon. Wisconsin. Those are among some of the biggest craft beer states in the country. But what about Nevada? Well, we’re getting there.

We're talking about the latest political news, including the latest debate over school vouchers, the Nevada GOP's refusal to participate in the primary, the latest Trump indictment and President Biden's upcoming visit.

During the pandemic, work changed. Longer hours and burnout have led to a push in this country for more service workers to unionize.

Wildfire season got a late start this year. But just last week, the National Interagency Fire Center issued a warning.

After a lull, the wide world of sports is about to burst onto the Nevada landscape.

Since the birth of the Strip, Las Vegas has always been an escape for the famous.

You’re still thinking about buying a house. You each have or want a car. And there are student loans. Then, do you want the thing that often comes next? Kids? Based on current trends, probably not.

Maybe you’ve heard that Lake Mead is on the rise again.

Long-running gospel theatre company, Black Gospel Theatre, took a backseat during the pandemic, but now they're back with a new production September 2nd-3rd titled "My Own Best Friend."

Desert Companion Magazine's "Best of the City" yearly issue is out, and several writers join State of Nevada to talk about the best places in town to do just about anything you can think of.

The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of race-based college admissions in June has raised a lot of questions as to how schools nationwide will prioritize diversity. Nevada has some of the most diverse schools in the country, but will students see an impact when they apply to schools around the country?

The Clark County Education Association and the Clark County School District are battling it out with the hopes of forging a new contract for teachers. Will it get done, what will it look like, and what impact will this have on Nevada students?

Longtime Las Vegas reporter George Knapp attended the U.S. Congressional hearing on UFO's last week. What was it about? Does this bring us any closer to disproving or proving alien existence? And does the U.S. have anything to do with it?

Earlier this month, Nevada reached a settlement with Walgreens to accept $258 million in connection with that business’ part in the opioid epidemic.

The movie Oppenheimer is sparking interest and debate over the man who developed this country’s first atomic bomb.

After community input earlier this year, architects and designers submitted proposals for the memorial, which will honor those killed in the Las Vegas shooting on Oct. 1, 2017.

David Rosen is the host and producer of Piecing It Together, which will host an event Thursday at Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas after a screening of the new Christopher Nolan movie, Oppenheimer.

It's been an eventful couple of years at Black Mountain Institute. To the rescue came Colette LaBouff.

The triple-digit heat is here to stay for a while. We’re also in an El Nino cycle, and it’s been wetter than normal this year. All of that affects your garden.

Keeping a family restaurant open for more than 20 years is not an easy task. But Gaetano's Ristorante in Henderson is still staying strong with second generation owners.

For 30 years, one group has used performance to provide safe spaces for locals and to unite the community through their music.

The scorching summer heat is here, and depending on your seasonal preferences, you might be hating it right now. But, you know what else might also be hating it right now? Your car.

Nevadans will have some interesting choices in less than a year when they pick their candidates for president.

Even in this heat, it’s nice to get outdoors, and millions do it by hiking in Southern Nevada.

Nevada’s legislature concluded earlier this month. And there’s been a lot of news about what the governor vetoed, but what did he sign into law?

Regular listeners have heard me say this before: our roads are dangerous. And new analysis of crash numbers show that high speed maybe the biggest culprit.

A couple Las Vegas chefs who worked at high-end Las Vegas Strip restaurants are now making products to get people high.

It’s been a wet year in Southern Nevada. That means more water and when that happens, there’s often more mosquitoes. And more mosquitoes in the desert usually leads to West Nile Virus.

When the governor signed a bill to put $380 million of public support into an Oakland A’s baseball stadium, it led to a lot of questions.

Are residents of Clark County, and Nevada, whose diversity grows year to year, more or less tolerant today?

Sports have been around for thousands of years, whether it’s the Greek Olympics or the gladiator matches of the Roman empire.

About two months after the Civil War ended, slaves in America learned of their emancipation. It was June 19, 1865, 158 years ago.

Nevada lawmakers have finalized a deal with the Oakland Athletics to move the baseball team to Las Vegas.

When he lived, Tony Hsieh was one of the most followed, yet enigmatic business figures in the world.

The publicly funded animal control and sheltering system in Southern Nevada has struggled for as long as anyone can remember.

The regular session of the Nevada Legislature ended a week ago, but lawmakers remain in Carson City debating the future of a possible A’s stadium along the Las Vegas Strip.

It’s hard to imagine any vacation without a book or Kindle on your lap.

Nevada lawmakers passed a flurry of measures in the final hours of the legislature. That includes several of Republican Governor Joe Lombardo's top priorities.

It's open mic Monday, call us and tell us what you're thinking about.

In modern times, states fund job training, hoping that putting people to work will overcome economic need, which often leads to homelessness.

California, Arizona and Nevada have agreed to a historic deal to curb the amount of water the states will pull from the Colorado River. We take a look at what that deal means for Las Vegas and Lake Mead.

Clark County, which owns the 18-acre parking lot, wanted to speed things up. Commercial Center is zoned for redevelopment.

You’ve probably heard someone call Las Vegas the adult Disneyland. But the Vegas connection to Disneyland is more than its reputation for being a playground for those over 21.

Spring has sprung and summer temperatures are already here. Are you struggling with your garden, or starting one fresh this summer?

If you've been outside recently in Las Vegas, you might have dodged a grasshopper or two, or even 12. The bugs are back in town.

State lawmakers are dealing with some massive bills that could change the very face of Nevada’s economy, its educational system and a lot more.

State lawmakers are dealing with some massive bills that could change the very face of Nevada’s economy, its educational system and a lot more.

A plan to give $500 million in tax incentives to build a stadium for the losing Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas has been met with lukewarm support. 

From self-driving cars, to virtual assistants on smartphones, artificial intelligence has become a big part of our lives.

We all want our kids to receive a great education in a place that is safe, where the teachers care and where the standards are high.

For decades, downtown Las Vegas was the place to be if you were an artist. Now, that's changed.

States around the country have banned or are thinking about banning gender-affirming care. Nevada lawmakers want to protect it.

Today, 11 states have legalized medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients. Nevada could soon be the 12th.

The plot continues to thicken for the Oakland Athletics and their potential move to Las Vegas.

Nevada is home to some of the fastest-warming cities in the country.

The future aspirations of many young adults are being interrupted by the economic climate of today. Where does it stem from and what are the consequences?

Smaller venues off the strip are expanding, while casinos continue to invest in high-production entertainment. What's behind all of that growth?

Back by popular demand, host Joe Schoenmann takes your calls and emails on State of Nevada. The topic is whatever you want it to be, and he'll be joined by longtime food writer John Curtas.

As we get closer and closer to summer weather, car problems seem to multiply.

Already this year, more than 13,000 people have died from guns, and more than half were suicides.

Heat-related deaths among the unsheltered have skyrocketed in recent years. As Las Vegas’ summers get longer and hotter, the unhoused are often the first to suffer. 

It’s been six years since Nevada legalized recreational marijuana. When it happened, Nevada was just one of four states that had legalized recreational marijuana. Today, it’s in 21 states.

Last year, a report said the number of days above 115 degrees in the Las Vegas area will multiply by 10 over the next 80 years.

State lawmakers have called it many things over the years: right to die, death with dignity, medical aid in dying. No matter what they call it, attempts to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Nevada have all ended in defeat.

UNLV’s jazz ensemble program has a lot to celebrate.

State lawmakers are trying to do something about Nevada's dwindling water supply, with 19 bills under consideration.

UNLV’s jazz ensemble program has a lot to celebrate.

The 2022 midterm elections were a mixed bag for Republicans and Democrats in Nevada. While Democrats lost the governor’s mansion, they did pick up seats in the legislature.

Health care in Nevada has a lot of issues. Too few doctors is a big one. Then there’s follow-up, or not, of patients after they leave a hospital.

State lawmakers have called it many things over the years: right to die, death with dignity, medical aid in dying. No matter what they call it, attempts to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Nevada have all ended in defeat.

Nevada's natural areas are being overrun. That’s been great for the state’s tourism industry, but not so good for the environment.

A Pulitzer-winning play, a kid-helmed production and an Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster highlight the month’s dramatic offerings.

It starts with that iconic sign.

The final day to file your taxes is April 18. For some of us, the process is simple: just fill in the required boxes and wait for a return.

Walk into just about any bar and you’ll see many non-alcoholic options that are way beyond Coca Cola or water. Now we have non-alcoholic beer, spirits, even wine.

Could magic mushrooms and ecstasy be coming to a psychiatrist’s office near you?

If you or someone you know has ADHD, chances are they take the drug Adderall to treat it. An ongoing shortage has affected its users in Nevada.

A lot of us in Nevada moved here from rural areas, including rural Nevada. We're asking what you think: What’s at the heart of this huge difference?

A lot of us in Nevada moved here from rural areas, including rural Nevada. We're asking what you think: What’s at the heart of this huge difference?

Nevada is home to more than 100,000 students who are taking advantage of the state’s higher education opportunities.

We want to know what’s on your mind. What’s bugging you? What are you happy about? How’s life? How’s life in Las Vegas? How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun or exciting?

Are you starting to see orange traffic cones in your sleep?

The legislature is in session, and it’s been a busy seven weeks. Hundreds of bills are being considered.

When fewer and fewer people want to be cops — the Las Vegas police saw applications fall off by 70% — how do you put a dent in crime?

Kim Owens is the owner of Main St. Provisions, a successful local restaurant on Main Street in downtown Las Vegas.

With so many pro and amateur sports teams in Las Vegas, it’s starting to feel like the news cycle never ends.

Saturday is World Recycling Day, and although most people don't intentionally hoard trash, thousands of households in Southern Nevada often face challenges with recycling.

Your car or truck is about to take a beating because the heat of spring and the brutality of summer are about to hit.

Tell people Las Vegas has a dynamic library district, and you’ll likely get confused or surprised looks. But it’s true.

You might not realize it, but you’ve probably been the target of someone’s scam, either on the phone, through email or some other electronic device.