History & Culture
Prayer Horse Ride’s third ride begins on March 17
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
Treasurer’s Office accepting applications for 2024 Kenny Guinn Memorial Scholarship
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.
Election
Secretary of State: Number of active registered voters increased January
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.
Elko County
State Infrastructure Bank approves financing for public safety in West Wendover
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.
Education
Nevada gets 25 new zero-emission school buses
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.
Clark County
Video: Clark County judge assaulted on bench, marshal sustains injuries
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge May Kay Holthus was assualted today by a defendant who jumped over the judge’s bench to attack her.
Lincoln County
Nevada signs agreement with Denmark for renewable energy project
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.
Education
Donnelli selected as interim Great Basin College president
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) regents last week appointed Amber Donnelli as interim president of Great Basin College, effective July 1, 2024.
Government
National Judicial College celebrates 60th anniversary with awards ceremony
The National Judicial College last week celebrated its 60th anniversary in Las Vegas.
Government
New Nevada state wildlife action plan released
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
State's business license portal gets overhaul
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.
Environment
Tribe gives update on Thacker Pass court defeat, won’t appeal decision
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) on Tuesday hosted a press conference to discuss the dismissal of their federal lawsuit to stop lithium mine development at Thacker Pass.
Crime & Law Enforcement
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."
Clark County
$3 billion approved for high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and California
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hailed the Biden administration’s announcement of $3 billion for Nevada to build a high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and Southern California.
Arts & Entertainment
Vegas-based films, shows released for holidays
Three new movies and series based in Las Vegas, or featuring parts of Nevada, are now available on major streaming platforms.
UNLV
UNLV study of traumatic injuries caused by vehicle crashes gets half-million dollar grant
Findings show aggressive driving, speeding on the rise in Nevada.