USS Nevada recognized at Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Carson City
The USS Nevada on Thursday was recognized Thursday in Nevada's capital on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
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Tribe gives update on Thacker Pass court defeat, won’t appeal decision
Nevada grand jury indicts six Republicans who falsely certified that Trump won the state in 2020
A Nevada grand jury on Wednesday indicted six Republicans who submitted certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in their state, making Nevada the third to seek charges against so-called "fake electors."
$3 billion approved for high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and California
Vegas-based films, shows released for holidays
UNLV study of traumatic injuries caused by vehicle crashes gets half-million dollar grant
Las Vegas man accused of threats against Jewish US senator and her family is indicted
Two state police officers killed in southern Nevada, suspect arrested
Burning Man narrowly passes environmental inspection months after torrential rain upended festival
Report: Nevada ranks low in lung cancer screening
Applications open for voluntary water rights retirements in central Nevada groundwater basins
Applications are now open for willing sellers to apply to voluntarily retire their water rights in central Nevada groundwater basins.
Fallon’s star rankings
Report: Nevada small businesses still struggling post-pandemic
Reception held for women’s veterans project
Holiday Train Rides at Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City
West Wendover gets a downtown thanks to state program
Environment
State awards UNLV a renewable energy grant
Military
Military briefs around Northern Nevada
There are a number of events this week supporting active duty and retired members of the military.
Mineral County
Mineral County officials cracking down on youth violence
Military
USS Nevada sailor places wreath on ship’s memorial
One of the greatest warships that sailed for the U.S. Navy has been eternally etched into the Silver State’s history.
Environment
A dozen horses dead from roundup activities in eastern Nevada
EUREKA — Animal welfare advocates are outraged by a series of wild horse deaths in a Bureau of Land Management roundup taking place in Eureka County a few hours east of Reno. The BLM reported just five horses died during the roundup—including two from injuries sustained during the operation. But
‘Click It or Ticket’ traffic enforcement campaign will target drivers not wearing seatbelts
Nevada State Police, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies around the state, is ramping up enforcement and reminding motorists and passengers to buckle up before hitting the road. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign stresses using seat belts as one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries and save
Agriculture
Central Nevada water authorities seek applications for voluntary water rights retirements
The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA) and Humboldt River Basin Water Authority (HRBWA) were recently granted $15 million to purchase and retire groundwater rights from willing sellers. The program, the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative, is meant to purchase and permanently retire groundwater rights from willing sellers in
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Nevada Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage for Autism (sponsored)
Families may find it challenging to receive an autism diagnosis for a loved one, regardless of the age of diagnosis or the severity of symptoms and behaviors. Like many disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects everyone differently, resulting in complex treatment requirements. Nevertheless, there is still no universally acknowledged treatment
Environment
NDF signs contract for aerial fire assistance
RENO — Nevada Division of Forestry this week signed a three-year contract for air support during wildland firefighting throughout the state. Rutledge Airborne Applications, a veteran-owned and Indiana-based company, earned the contract to fly single engine air tankers, also known as SEATs, to assist firefighters with aerial fire suppression. Because of
Nevada Current
Colorado River crisis requires confronting sacred cow
by Dana Gentry, Nevada Current LAS VEGAS — A cap on the size of swimming pools in Southern Nevada, intended to reduce water lost to evaporation, will save about 10 acre feet a year – compared to the millions of acre feet Colorado River states must agree in the next month to
Nevada Current
Sisolak touts ARPA housing investments, says ‘minimum wage kind of took care of itself’
by Michael Lyle, Nevada Current CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak Tuesday acknowledged there is nothing the state can do to address rising gas prices, touted efforts to fix the housing crisis, and said he was open to working with lawmakers on increasing the state’s minimum wage and providing more
Environment
BLM: Check boundaries before starting work on area lands
CARSON CITY – Officials with the Bureau of Land Management this week said they’re seeing an increase of “unauthorized use” on public lands. Their advice: get a survey to ensure the work you’re doing, such as building a road or constructing a fence or fire break, is on your
Desert Research Institute
Citizen scientists, Latino residents to track air quality in East Las Vegas
by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current LAS VEGAS — Study after study shows an important and often overlooked need in Latino communities: cleaner air. Air pollution is one of the most prevalent environmental health risks in the United States, but is disproportionately inhaled by Latino Americans. Now a community-led project in Southern
Events
Third annual 4-H wild horse show and auction July 30
RENO — Youth members of 4-H on July 30 will show then auction off wild horses they’ve been training as part of a halter-started wild horse and burro program. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Equestrian Center on Valley Road and Sadleir
Environment
Tribe members launch billboard campaign against Thacker Pass
By Eric Marks RENO — About 40 people on Saturday gathered in a forest clearing west of Reno for a “Protect Peehee Mu’huh – Life Over Lithium” billboard rally. The event was hosted by the People of Red Mountain, who are working to stop the development of a lithium mine at
Nevada Current
Republicans block Cortez Masto bill protecting patients traveling for abortion services
by Michael Lyle, Nevada Current WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s bill that would protect patients in states where abortion is banned who seek to travel out of state to access services. Cortez Masto, along with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, recently introduced