Events
CARSON CITY — Nevada’s newest veterans of the month and military supporters were recognized on Feb. 28 in a ceremony at the Nevada State Library and Archives in Carson City. Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony and Nevada Department of Veterans Services acting director Lisa Maciel honored four veterans—two each from
Education
The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office announced it is accepting applications for the 2024 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship, which awards $5,000 scholarships to four college students across Nevada who are working towards becoming an educator.
Lincoln County
One of the first collaborations is a renewable energy-powered industrial park in Lincoln County that could attract $260 million in investment and create 150 jobs, according to officials with the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Military
The Nevada National Guard celebrated the National Guard’s 387th birthday on Dec. 14 at the Nevada Army Guard’s Plumb Lane Armory in Reno.
Government
The National Judicial College last week celebrated its 60th anniversary in Las Vegas.
Government
The Nevada Department of Wildlife this week announced the final 2022 iteration of the Nevada State Wildlife Action Plan, a plan designed to conserve the state's native wildlife and habitats over the next decade.
Business
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar this week held the public launch of “Project Orion,” the massive overhaul of Nevada’s business licensing suite, SilverFlume.
Crime & Law Enforcement
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."
Arts & Entertainment
Three new movies and series based in Las Vegas, or featuring parts of Nevada, are now available on major streaming platforms.
Government
The American Lung Association recently issued a report that shows Nevada lacks basic resources to adequately screen for lung cancer.
Agriculture
Applications are now open for willing sellers to apply to voluntarily retire their water rights in central Nevada groundwater basins.
Agriculture
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
Environment
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
Environment
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
Events
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
Government
RENO — Progressive and environmental groups on Tuesday protested outside of Congressman Mark Amodei’s (R-Nev.) office on Kietzke Lane in south Reno. They said an amendment by Amodei to the defense authorization bill in Congress would devastate wildlife habitat and amount to a land and water grab. “Our public lands