State Of Nevada Videos

"When other humane organizations insisted that Michael Vick's dogs could never be rehabilitated after their brutal treatment at Bad Newz Kennels, Best Friends Animal Shelter in Kanab, Utah disagreed. They took on the task of retraining a pack of mistreated and abused pit bulls, confident that their trainers would have the methods and the patience to give them a second chance to be adopted as pets. Even if that failed, the no-kill shelter was sure it could do enough to keep them in their sanctuary near Zion National Park. Sherry Woodard, who heads the unique Dogtown shelter, explains how it was done. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"Three Congressmen are launching a new drive to reform the nation's immigration laws. We look at their proposals and what possible obstacles there might be with local activists and a long-time critic of plans to grant any legal status to undocumented workers. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"The Homeland Security Secretary joins us to talk about terrorism and how much of a threat it remains for resort destinations. We also talk about the ways to understand "terrorism" and the policy differences between this administration and the previous administration that created the Department of Homeland Security. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"It was a great publicity stunt for a couple of days but it hasn't lasted. The Stripper-mobile is back in the garage but the controversy about what's safe advertising on the Strip continues. Can the county ban tasteless advertising just because it's dangerous? We talk about what's touted along the resort corridor with the advertisers, free speech advocates and Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchiliani. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"The City of Las Vegas has finally been forced to lay off workers as it grapples with falling tax revenues. We talk with City Manager about the deteriorating city budget and what can be done to remedy the fiscal mess. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"What's happening beyond Clark County. We find out when check in with reporters in St. George, Utah, Phoenix and Reno. They tell us what's happening in their neck of the woods and let us know how things look from elsewhere around the Southwest. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"Pianist and Jersey Boys' Associate Conductor Philip Fortenberry joins us to talk about his concert on Sunday at the Clark County Library on East Flamingo Road. Fortenberry will be playing and talking about much of the Broadway music that has shaped his career - songs from CATS," "Evita" and "Jesus Christ Superstar," plus lesser known cult favorites like "Ragtime," "Sideshow" and "Seussical, the Musical." He'll also be playing some canonical Broadway music from "Camelot," "South Pacific," and "Carousel." Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"After another loss this weekend to the Air Force Academy, UNLV fired Football Coach Mike Sanford. Sanford had a five-year record of 15-43. We talk to UNLV President Neal Smatresk about hiring a new coach and the future of the football program. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"The tennis legend has co-authored his autobiography. In it, he speaks of drug use, the roller-coaster his career and personal life became in the 1990s and his eventual decision to retire in 2006. Agassi talks about all that before he embarks on a national tour to promote the book. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"Ernestine and Edith Ann are back on the Strip. These and many of Lily Tomlin's classic characters are appearing at the Hollywood Theater at the MGM Grand through Wednesday. Tomlin is performing her latest show "Lily Tomlin: Not Playing with a Full Deck." We talk with her about her comedy routines and the state of the world. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"The opening of CityCenter is a glimmer of hope in a stagnant economy but still Las Vegas has 13.9% unemployment. Lynn Baird and Nishon Burton of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation answer your questions about the process for filing for unemployment benefits. The state agency receives 25,000 calls every week about new and existing claims, leading the department's Las Vegas call center to double its staff and extend its hours. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"It's that time again. We're back with a whole new cast of Las Vegans giving us a piece of their mind about health care reform, what should we do in Afghanistan and just about whatever else they're thinking about. Realtor and artist Anne Mulford, Broadcaster Ron Futrell, Art Curator Brian Paco Alvarez and Juggler Michael Goudeau join us for the free exchange of ideas. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival is coming to Las Vegas. It will be playing at the Springs Preserve tonight. We talk with the Jules Dervais - he has taken local food to an extreme. He grows three tons of organic food in the family's yard in Pasadena. And he's made a movie about it. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"The College of Southern Nevada thought it was on track to apply for special federal funding as an Hispanic educational institution next year. The formula will require it to wait a few more years, but the college is still planning on seeking special those dollars in the next few years - in fact, as soon as it can qualify. We talk with college officials and a critic of education funding based on ethnicity. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"He's produced the Batman movies that have taken the Gotham City crimefighter from a buffoon to a hero. No more Zap! Pow! Bam! And he's wanted to do that since he was in the 7th grade. Michael Uslan is also an expert on and a lover of comics. He's set to speak this weekend at the Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival and his art is already on display at the Clark County and Sahara West libraries. He talks about his love of heroes and comics and why he loves his work. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"Don't worry if you've never heard of this group. It's operating out of one room in the Salvation Army Family Services building. But the volunteers are trying to find work and housing for those who've been dispossessed by the recession. We talk with organizers and two women who found that the economy had left them jobless and homeless. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"The pilots who fly the unmanned aircraft from Creech Air Force Base north of Las Vegas go to work like many white-collar workers. It's a 40-minute commute and then they're back in the suburbs. But the work is proving as stressful as combat in Iraq, Afghanistan or Pakistan. Reporter Megan McCloskey has written about these issues in "Stars and Stripes" and tells us what she's found. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"