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
Churchill County
The Navy conducted its annual large-scale protection exercise in mid-February for two weeks at installations around the world.
Churchill County
Churchill County was well represented at this year's Veterans of Foreign Wars winter meetings in late January at North Las Vegas.
History & Culture
Prayer Horse Ride begins March 17-26 from Schurz through Yerington, Fallon, Wadsworth / Nixon, Lovelock, Orovada and ends in Peehee Mu’huh (Thacker Pass).
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.
Military
Thomas Urso of Fallon was promoted Sunday to first sergeant and assumed responsibility of the 1859th Transportation Company, 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.
Election
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar reported this week an increase of 9,056 active registered voters during the month of January as compared to December.
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Buoyed by its successful debut in 2023, this year’s annual Great Basin Bull sale in two weeks will capitalize on the increased number of bulls and buyers at the Rafter 3C Complex.
Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced today that the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank approved $1.75 million in financing to West Wendover to enhance public safety for the community.
Fast-moving storm shuts down Navy operations for a day FALLON--After a dismal snowpack report recorded earlier in the month, Mother Nature weighed in with different plans of her own. By the time she was done, the Oasis of Nevada looked more like a winter wonderland than the “balmy” county seat
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced this week that Nevada is set to receive funding through EPA's first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
The second annual Hoey Top Gun Invitational rang out 2023 by showcasing some of the region’s top bull riders before a packed house on New Year’s Eve at the Rafter 3C Arena.
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge May Kay Holthus was assualted today by a defendant who jumped over the judge’s bench to attack her.
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.
Thousands of people spent several hours Saturday morning at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley and other burial grounds by placing wreaths on military veterans’ gravesites as part of a national program to honor and remember the men and women who served their country.
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) regents last week appointed Amber Donnelli as interim president of Great Basin College, effective July 1, 2024.
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.
The National Judicial College last week celebrated its 60th anniversary in Las Vegas.
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.