Nevada's Comstock Lode was the Union’s financial lifeline

June 28, 2026, 5:01 a.m. PT To mark America's 250th birthday, we are revisiting key moments on Nevada history that had an impact on the country as a whole. When Nevada gained statehood on Oct. 31, 1864, it was undersized and remote. The Union’s newest …

USU men’s basketball: Aggies came up short at Nevada

For the first time this men’s basketball season, the Aggies lost a game that was close. Nevada ended Utah State’s eight-game winning streak Saturday night, 80-77, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno in front of 11,057 fans. It was just the fourth setback …

Officials elevate response efforts to combat eastern Nevada wildfires

The Great Basin geographic area — spanning most of Nevada, Utah and southern Idaho — was moved to Preparedness Level 4 Saturday as crews continue to combat wildfires in the area. Wildfires in eastern Nevada escalated due to high winds and favorable …

Great Basin raised to Preparedness Level 4 as eastern Nevada wildfire activity climbs

Wildfire activity continues to increase across eastern Nevada, prompting federal fire officials to raise the Great Basin Geographic Area to Preparedness Level 4 as firefighters battle several large fires amid drought and dangerous fire weather. The …

Data center debate reaches southern Nevada

The fast-spreading national debate over the effects of AI data centers on the environment has reached southern Nevada, this time taking over Henderson City Hall. At a meeting Tuesday, officials said they would explore a 180-day pause on data center permit …

Magician Casino Scammer ‘Shaun Mistery’ Extradited to Nevada

Posted on: June 28, 2026, 07:03h.  Last updated on: June 28, 2026, 07:03h. Authorities allege Benward distracted roulette dealers with conversation before disputing chip placements after winning numbers were revealed Investigators say he changed his …

Georgia, Wyoming and Nevada beat Florida and Texas as the 3 best states for retirement taxes in 2026

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Moving to a state with no income taxes may seem like a no-brainer for many retirees. Texas and Florida are probably the classic examples of places that have built up a …

Stage 1 fire restrictions in western Nevada begin Monday for Carson, Bridgeport Forest Service districts

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026. These restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded. “Temperatures have increased and brush and grass are drying out,” said Issac Walden, …

Southern Nevada Red Cross volunteers deploy to Utah wildfire shelter

'Difficult and daunting': Nevada prisons struggle to address inmates' medical needs

Julius Ludwig has been in a Nevada prison since 2011, serving a life sentence for multiple burglary convictions. He has spent the last decade of that sentence with severe chronic pain in his legs that began in his left hip and eventually spread to his …