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Body of missing woman found in Churchill County

The body of a missing woman was found May 22 in remote Churchill County, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. The woman, Sara Arlene Filiatraut, 25, of Michigan, was reported missing to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office on April 15.

Fossils, history and nature: A trip to Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

Take a trip to the remote wilderness to see the largest concentration of ichthyosaur fossils in the world and check out the ghost town of Berlin.

Nevada Supreme Court says Voter ID can be on ballot

Organizers must gather just over 100,000 valid signatures by June 26 for it to be eligible.

Aguilar: Vote counting can start earlier this election

The changes could help quell anxiety over close races in a western swing state known for razor-thin margins.

Abortion-rights measure has enough signatures for ballot, supporters say

Supporters submitted more than 200,000 signatures. Proponents need 102,000 valid signatures by June 26 to qualify for the ballot.

Yerington production well damaged, county seeks funding for repairs

The city of Yerington’s water supply could be impacted in the coming months after a primary production well sustained catastrophic damages.

State officials: wet winters have potential for destructive fire season

Following two wet winters in Northern Nevada, the fuels load in lower elevations could ignite as summer heat dries it out.

Father’s Day bluegrass fest set for Grass Valley

The four-day event takes place June 13-16 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds with more than 30 bands across three stages.

Tests show suspected wolves in Nevada were coyotes

The sighting in northeast Nevada near Merritt Mountain about 90 miles north of Elko initially spurred a great deal of excitement as it would have marked only the second time in a century that wolves were spotted in the state.

Reno’s Day of Remembrance details Jewish resistance to Nazis

Doris Rappaport spoke at this year’s Day of Remembrance on May 6 in Reno and told of one story after another of how the Jews resisted the onslaught of the Nazis who invaded their homelands.

State museums offer free admission to military families

The program will provide free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.

State Board of Ed anticipates September launch on start times survey

The Nevada State Board of Education has proposed a September launch for a statewide survey regarding high school start times to be distributed to stakeholders, educators, families and students.

GOP sues to block count of mail ballots received after Election Day

Republicans contend this violates the U.S. Constitution’s requirement that there be a single day for Election Day.

Industrial construction slows as normal market conditions return

Overall vacancy has crept up from less than 1 percent a few years ago to just over 8 percent – but industrial developers aren’t panicking.

Schellraiser Music Festival set May 30-June 1 in McGill

The festival features more than 30 bands in the McGill Pool Park with nearby camping.

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