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Free entry to Nevada state parks Saturday

Free Adventure Day coincides with the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Free Fishing Day, when anyone can fish in Nevada’s waters without a fishing license.

Northern Nevada at above normal wildfire risk

Dry fuels, carryover grasses from last year, and thunderstorms without significant rainfall are all contributing to wildfire potential.

Health officials urge caution after hantavirus cases

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and the Nevada Department of Wildlife are urging Nevadans to take steps to prevent exposure to hantavirus following two confirmed cases.

What died on the last day of the Nevada legislative session?

Confusion prevailed at the end of the 2025 Nevada Legislature on Monday, as numerous bills passed by both houses were stuck in a process that required both chambers to agree on changes made to the legislation.

U.S. 50 lane reductions begin June 8 in Stateline

Motorists are advised to leave extra travel time as daytime lane reductions and shifts take place the week of June 8 on the U.S. 50 South Lake Tahoe Stateline casino corridor as part of a continuing Nevada Department of Transportation highway repaving project.

Flag Day ceremony, Army’s birthday headline June 14 events

American Legion dinner features Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient.

Nevada Legislature adjourns without passing Lombardo priority bills, film tax measure

The 2025 Nevada legislative session concluded Monday night with lawmakers passing all of the constitutionally required budget bills but with four of Gov. Joe Lombardo’s five priority bills failing to advance before the clock struck midnight.

Lombardo, Cannizzaro appear to strike deal on major Nevada education bill

A major education compromise between Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (D-Las Vegas) and Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo included more transparency in the Opportunity Scholarship program, transportation subsidies for students trying to leave low-rated schools and stricter accountability measures for underperforming schools and districts.

Legion Sports Fest set this weekend in Reno

The event billed as a “mega fitness expo” features bodybuilding, Muay Thai, sumo wrestling, strongman, pillow fighting, armored combat, cornhole and arm wrestling.

Construction to start soon on affordable housing project

Construction of the largest new affordable housing project in the Reno Housing Authority’s history is underway near the former site of Hug High School.

Federal protection proposed for rare Nevada fish

Environmentalists say the Fish Lake Valley tui chub is “barely clinging to existence” because of rapid groundwater pumping in a remote region experiencing extreme drought conditions.

Yeager: Special session possible after federal cuts finalized

State lawmakers are concerned the push in Congress to cut spending could mean less money for Medicaid, highway construction, education and various other programs.

Funeral service set for Churchill County deputy on Thursday

Friends remember Tristan Redmond as a man willing to help anyone.

Development proposed for golf course’s old driving range

Duncan Golf Management wants to turn the unused driving range into a commercial development featuring a boutique hotel, restaurant, bar and spa, and event spaces.

Virginia City Highlands wildfire evacuation drill June 14

Residents of the Virginia City Highlands in Storey County are being asked to be ready for a wildfire evacuation drill at 7:30 a.m. June 14.

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