WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— It’s been nearly 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. While the horror of that day still reverberates in the country’s collective memory, local residents are invited to commemorate the anniversary through meaningful acts of service.
RENO (AP) — Authorities said Monday that they are investigating the death of a woman at the counterculture festival known as Burning Man, which is held annually in the northern Nevada desert. The Pershing County Sheriff's Office said emergency personnel responded to a call about a woman found unresponsive around noon Sunday in Black Rock City — a temporary city erected for the festival, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of Reno.
Nevada’s limited water resources and wide open public lands will continue to be the source of legal and political battles for state lawmakers next year — whatever the outcome of November’s election. When state lawmakers meet in Carson City next February, they will be asked to consider several — likely contentious — bills related to groundwater, agriculture, and public land use during their four-month legislative session.
Winnemucca is set to enhance its cultural landscape with the launch of the Winnemucca Mural & Music Festival in May or June 2025. This initiative, led by the Humboldt Development Authority, aims to bolster the city’s identity and stimulate economic growth through creative placemaking.
In 2023, manufacturing job postings grew by 46 percent throughout the U.S., making it no surprise that organizations across Nevada are working to develop programs that address demands for blue-collar jobs. “By developing a skilled and diverse workforce, we are not only supporting our local economy but also attracting new businesses to our region,” said Milton Stewart, CEO of Nevadaworks, which partners with employers in Northern Nevada to provide a skilled workforce.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture removed nearly two dozen feral horses earlier this month from the Virginia Range — the first time in seven years that the agency has removed that number of horses. The 20 horses were removed from a property under development in southeast Reno, an area known for ongoing horse and human conflict as the feral population continues to grow.
Beneath the aquamarine surface of Lake Tahoe is a battle that few people see. It’s a struggle between invasive species, transported to the lake by humans, and native species. It’s not a fair fight — which is why water managers are attempting to intervene and control the infestations of non-native plants and animals.
The Nevada Supreme Court reversed a lower court and ruled Monday that the state Board of Pharmacy can continue listing cannabis as a Schedule I drug — the same classification as heroin — despite cannabis being legal for medical and recreational purposes statewide.
FALLON, NV – The highly anticipated Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is set to return from August 23 through 25, offering a packed schedule of family-friendly activities and entertainment that celebrate Nevada's rich agricultural history.
Humboldt County Human Development Services has been awarded a grant of $117,912 from the Nevada Sentencing Commission, part of a broader initiative to combat recidivism across the state. The Commission allocated $3 million in total to support counties in their efforts to assist individuals reintegrating into society after significant periods of incarceration.
RENO — The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has curated a special journal issue to discuss climate change adaptability in California. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Nevada, Reno and the Pacific Institute contributed a scientific perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by California’s freshwater ecosystems.
An estimated 30 percent of Nevadans live with a disability related to cognitive, visual or auditory function. Advocates say that Question 2 on the 2024 ballot would update that antiquated language — that has been in the state’s governing charter since Nevada’s statehood in 1864 — to be more inclusive toward people with disabilities and their spectrum of needs.
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Education is proud to announce the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Group for Education (NV SAGE), and an application is now available for those interested in serving. The initiative is designed to empower students across Nevada to actively participate in shaping state education policy.
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment on planned transportation projects and improvements as outlined in the Annual Work Program (AWP) and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The public can comment on the draft list of transportation projects before it is finalized for review and potential approval and/or acceptance by the state transportation board and governing federal agencies.
RENO — Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program will be open for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year until Sept. 15. The free program, which impacted more than 1 million students worldwide last year, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a dairy farm in the United States. Students participate in exciting activities featuring the calves on the farm and the dairy farmers who manage the operation.