Fire Safe Nevada County Coalition Formed to Help Firewise Communities Reduce Wildfire Risk

Nevada County, CA — A new public benefit organization, the Fire Safe Nevada County Coalition (FSNCC), has been formed to strengthen community wildfire preparedness and resilience. Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman, the Board Chair of FSNCC, said the new organization is …

Halfway through the water year, average precip recorded in western Nevada County

NEVADA CITY, Calif. April 8, 2025 – Despite an exceptionally dry January, precipitation totals throughout western Nevada County are close to the 30-year averages for the area. Overall, precipitation totals are higher than the 2023-2024 water year, but …

Trump slashes protections for Ruby Mountains as Nevada senator vows fight

Though little evidence exists suggesting northeast Nevada’s Ruby Mountains hold potential for oil production, the Trump administration canceled a Biden-era effort to rule out new leases there for 20 years. It had only been about three months since …

2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket sales begin, giving Nevada residents 1st dibs

Tickets for the 2025 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix went on sale to locals Tuesday, giving Nevadans a head start on securing a spot at this year’s race. Tickets for the 2025 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix went on sale to locals Tuesday, giving Nevadans …

Nevada bill on class size negotiations advances with bipartisan support

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Assembly Committee on Government Affairs has voted to advance Assembly Bill 155, known as the Class Size Reduction Act, out of committee with bipartisan backing. Introduced by Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch who represents …

ABTC sells Fernley, Nevada, property

BBB of Southern Nevada Hosts 13th Annual “Secure Your ID Day” Shred Event, April 19

This annual event will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM—or until the shred truck reaches capacity—at the BBB of Southern Nevada headquarters, located at 6040 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118. Residents may bring up to …

Nevada lawmaker proposes banning cigarette sales to Gen Z and younger

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A Nevada lawmaker has proposed banning cigarette sales to people born into Generation Z and younger. Assemblymember David Orentlicher sponsored AB 279, which would ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after Dec. 31, 2004. An …

Savion Red, Nevada's leading RB rusher last season, to enter the transfer portal

In an expected move, Nevada's leading running back last season, Savion Red, will enter the transfer portal. Red, who began his college career at Texas, made the announcement in a social-media post Tuesday morning. "First, I would like to give God …

Nevada's national forests open for logging: USDA orders

The USDA issued an emergency order to increase timber quotas by 25% in national forests, including Nevada. Environmental groups oppose the order, arguing it prioritizes timber profits over forest health and violates existing law. Logging industry groups …