🧵: An Executive Order from the White House directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR, PBS, and other public media services.⁠

In case you missed it, check out the winning photos from our 2025 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest, and see more from the event below! knpr.org/fon2025

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It's finally here: Our photo issue! Check out all the winners of our 2025 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest. Read the May issue now at desertcompanion.com, or find a newsstand to pick up a copy, this time with four cover designs! 📷 John Gilday, Jose Devalos, Sydney Carnevale, Ron Rierson

The House recently passed legislation to require people to prove they are U.S. citizens when they register to vote. Native American groups, however, argue the proposal, if signed into law, would make it difficult for tribal members. ➡️ Hear or read the story: tinyurl.com/3k2frfbe

Some of the country’s most beloved national parks – including many across the West – could see substantial jumps in the number of extremely hot days in the coming decades, according to a new report. ➡️ Hear or read more: tinyurl.com/cxm8ryw4

Cloufee & Tea is the first coffee shop in Las Vegas whose main barista is Adam – a stationary robot who knows not only how to make drinks but also talk to customers and remember faces. tinyurl.com/5ysvw2ym

Homelessness is growing throughout Nevada, but especially in Clark County. Now, plans are being made for a 20-acre site on Charleston and Jones boulevards to create the project, called Campus for Hope. ➡️ Hear more: tinyurl.com/yurrfyyx

Las Vegas resident Alex Honnold is perhaps the most famous rock climber in the world. Lesser known — but in some ways equally remarkable — are the feats of Honnold’s mother, Dierdre Wolownick. Hear our full interview: tinyurl.com/2bw436cn

The loss of support could make it much harder to inspect factories producing things like baby formula, eye drops, cinnamon and a range of generic drugs, all of which have had manufacturing problems that led to recalls in recent years. ➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/3962tn7b

The Trump administration is opening up almost 113 million acres of land to logging. That’s nearly 60% of our nation’s forests, and they’re mostly in our region. ➡️ See, read and hear more: tinyurl.com/3nzbuyzf

Do you have tickets to Mondays Dark yet? Our event is less than two weeks away at The Space, and we cannot wait to see what incredible talent they have in store! Let's raise #10kIn90Minutes for Nevada Public Radio, celebrating Cinco de Mayo!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Get your tickets now at thespaceLV.com#10kIn90Minutes

This Earth Day, many of us are thinking of ways to keep our communities clean. Recycling is one of those ways, but it can be confusing. At the end of last year, we spoke with some experts about what you can recycle, how and where. ♻️ Hear the full segment or read more: tinyurl.com/2x8257ua

One policymaker who supports Trump’s goals is Mark Amodei, who is in the U.S. House representing Northern Nevada. He’s in a unique position as a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. So, where does Nevada’s lone Congressional Republican stand on the issues? tinyurl.com/5fbynr6p

About 40% of women fall into the categories ranging from dense to extremely dense breasts — putting them at higher risk of developing cancer. When is magnetic resonance imaging, known as MRI, or other follow-up imaging a good idea? tinyurl.com/mr2bsu88

We know President Donald Trump’s tariffs are here, so what might it look like later this year? Can we even begin to predict what will happen? It’s maybe the biggest question on everyone’s mind, but especially two economists we spoke with; hear the full interview: tinyurl.com/2c48hz6c

The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth's sky this week. In Southern Nevada and want to catch them? Drive out to the desert for the best views, or visit one of our state's dark sky locations. 🌠 tinyurl.com/dh369kbt

President Trump says his administration is actively exploring a proposal to detain U.S. citizens and send them to prisons in El Salvador. 📰 Read the latest: tinyurl.com/2ewfypuz

A significant number of students in Nevada are struggling with math. But a teachers’ organization says it might not just be about students having trouble with learning math – it might also have to do with how they’re being taught math skills. knpr.org/2025-04-15/...

Amid rumblings and fear of a larger presence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Southern Nevada this week, attorneys and immigration groups are urging people to plan ahead but not to panic. Via Nevada Current: knpr.org/local/2025-...

As the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act heads to the Senate, there has been growing debate on how the bill may affect voting for millions of married women, particularly those who have changed their last names, if it becomes law. knpr.org/npr/2025-04...

The Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nev., examined snow samples from nearly 50 sites in the Rocky Mountains. Researchers melted down the snow and found mercury, zinc, cadmium, and antimony in the water. knpr.org/2025-04-08/...

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum last week ordered all national parks to “remain open and accessible.” The directive comes after about 1,000 NPS employees were fired. In March, a federal judge ordered them reinstated, but SCOTUS recently blocked that order. knpr.org/2025-04-10/...

The second Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Las Vegas was a hit, according to the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority. But the overall economic impact, according to Applied Analysis, was down. knpr.org/show/knprs-...

The Trump administration is opening up almost 113 million acres of land to logging. That’s nearly 60% of our nation’s forests, and they’re mostly in our region, with many in Nevada. knpr.org/2025-04-09/...

In another example of how Nevada needs to catch up to the rest of the country, there’s a little-known law that lets nearly anyone sell the home of a deceased person who doesn’t leave behind a will. #nvleg knpr.org/show/knprs-...

Elaine Wynn, who, with her ex-husband Steve Wynn, co-founded Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, has died at age 82, according to the Elaine P. Wynn and Family Foundation. knpr.org/local/2025-...

Great new piece from @knpr.org about our report describing how manure from factory farms can trigger cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water: knpr.org/2025-04-14/m...

Introduced as Senate Bill 457, the Lombardo Administration’s 84-page Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act looks to increase penalties on repeat offenders, driving under the influence, and domestic violence. MORE: tinyurl.com/evff3bmc

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Americans around the country are turning out in the thousands to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Crowds are marching and gathering on the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas right now. More details from NPR on knpr.org. 📷 Courtesy video #dtlv #lasvegas #nevada #handsoff

📚 Spring is a busy time for the arts, especially as theater companies and universities pack their calendars before the usual May season ending. But it’s also a prolific time for the literary world, where not only events, but book releases, abound. knpr.org/show/knprs-...

Last year, more than 400 people died on Nevada roads, making it one of the worst years on record for traffic fatalities. Two bills in #nvleg would target red light runners and drivers speeding through construction zones. knpr.org/show/knprs-...

The Bureau of Land of Management shut down its wild horse and burro Adoption Incentive Program after a federal judge ruled the program violated environmental and administrative laws. knpr.org/2025-03-26/...

In a state heavily reliant on hospitality, Nevada feels the ongoing effects of the pandemic more sharply. This is particularly true for the restaurant sector, heavily reliant on in-person service and food safety. We spoke with a local food writer and a restaurateur: knpr.org/show/knprs-...

Reliable drinking water, new homes, and community solar power are now further out of reach for members of the Walker River Paiute Tribe after the Trump administration froze $20 million in federal funding awarded to the Tribe. knpr.org/environment...

President Trump declined to explicitly say he won't stay in office past Jan. 20, 2029, telling reporters: "We have a long way to go before we can even think about that." knpr.org/npr/2025-03...

In Carson City, Nev., home health care workers will be at the statehouse on Tuesday, asking lawmakers for a big raise, citing growing demand as the state's population rapidly ages. ➡️ Hear or read more: tinyurl.com/eshxh3pp 📷️ Photos by Krystal Ramírez for NPR.

Forty-five years ago, KNPR signed on for the first time from a parking lot at Sam's Town, bringing news, classical, and jazz to Las Vegas. After all these years, our mission remains the same: to serve you, the public. ❤️ Celebrate 45 years with us by donating today at knpr.org.

While the world celebrates the many ways trees and forests help sustain human and animal life, deforestation poses a significant threat to these vital ecosystems, both in the United States and abroad. knpr.org/npr/2025-03...

#DTLV's Arts District is booming with bars and restaurants. Two apartment complexes are being built in the middle of it. By the estimates of some business owners, maybe seven out of every 10 customers are tourists. Change happens. But is it still a place for locals? tinyurl.com/56mn5z2v

At least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years, according to a new report. In the Mojave, habitat loss due to drought, wildfires and invasive plants have meant that aridland birds have declined 41% since 1970. 📰: tinyurl.com/2b63y58e

New survey finds most Americans, regardless of political persuasion, hope for economic transition to clean energy in decades ahead. But there’s a rural-urban divide. From the Mountain West News Bureau's Yvette Fernandez (w/ @knpr.org ) - knpr.org/2025-03-18/p...

We have one week until our spring pledge drive, but you can make a difference today. For every $10,000 raised before March 23, we're shaving a day from our on-air fundraising. That means fewer interruptions during the programs you rely on. ➡️ Donate or become a member: knpr.org.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into 52 universities in 41 states, including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, accusing the schools of using "racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs and activities." ➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/2s3sw8rd

A recent audit found that while providing services and equipment to other states to fight fires in recent years, Nevada’s Division of Forestry didn’t get paid an estimated $32 million, the value for those services. ➡️ Hear the full conversation: tinyurl.com/78shud23

You're invited! Join us at Nevada State Museum next month as we celebrate our Focus on Nevada photo contest and announce the 2025 finalists and winners. Space is limited. Members and subscribers can RSVP here: tinyurl.com/5dkzmd53

It was March 12, 2020, when Gov. Sisolak announced a state of emergency in Nevada in response to the growing cases of COVID-19. Five years later, Nevadans are still feeling the effects of the pandemic in our state. Watch our joint broadcast with Vegas PBS: knpr.org/show/knprs-...

Las Vegas resident Alex Honnold is perhaps the most famous rock climber in the world. Lesser known — but in some ways equally remarkable — are the feats of Honnold’s mother, Dierdre Wolownick: tinyurl.com/5dyz2r5u

It's been just about five years since our world shut down. COVID-19 killed thousands in Nevada, and millions globally. The virus still lingers. What are your thoughts on the pandemic now? Listen on 88.9FM or knpr.org, or watch live on our site or vegaspbs.org.