What to expect from the Nevada Legislature’s final week

Lawmakers in the Nevada Legislature are staring down a busy final week of the 120-day session. Friday was the last major deadline for the Silver State’s part-time legislature. But the work is far from over for hundreds of exempt bills, many of which have …

Son of Catholic education leader in Nevada charged with her murder

The L.A. County District Attorney's Office has charged the son of Karen Barreras, a longtime fixture in Catholic education in Northern Nevada, with her death, according to the Los Angeles Times. Robert Barreras, 42, was arrested on May 7, according to …

Nevada Bill Threatens Standards for Dental Hygiene Profession

SB495 could allow licensure without CODA-accredited education, jeopardizing patient care and professional integrity. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is sounding the alarm over Nevada Senate Bill 495, a proposal that could undermine the …

Gas-Killing Geothermal Energy Bonanza Discovered Under Nevada

Oh the irony, it burns so brightly. US President Donald Trump has embraced geothermal energy under the protective mantle of his “American Energy Dominance” plan, perhaps assuming that the nation’s renewable geothermal resources are somewhat limited in …

Nevada ranks 10th in caregiver preparedness for aging parents

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada residents are among the most prepared in the United States to take on the challenging role of caregivers for their aging parents, according to a recent survey by Choice Mutual. The survey revealed that 49% of Nevadans feel …

Nevada's Connor Kunze on his state title in the 3A boys 100-meter dash

Amodei explains how Nevada public land sale got axed from reconciliation

It was a busy week in the nation’s capital. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) scored a surprise victory on Tuesday when she sought unanimous consent to pass the No Tax on Tips Act — and no one objected. Then on Wednesday, word got out that Rep. Mark Amodei’s (R-NV) …

Nevada County Police Blotter: Sick bear reported walking in circles in roadway

Grass Valley Police Department 4:21 a.m. – A reporting party from Nevada City Highway requested standby while she went into a building. The reporting party advised that a male in all black was skateboarding in the parking lot and she was afraid to get out …

14 innings later, Nevada baseball falls to Fresno State in MW semifinal, 12-7

After four hours and 57 minutes of play, Fresno State would walk away as a winner in a dogfight between the Wolf Pack and Bulldogs at the Mountain West tournament semifinals in Mesa, Ariz. Nevada trailed Fresno State 6-1 entering the bottom of the seventh …

Nevada bill increasing wrong-way driving penalties heads to governor’s desk