Nevada’s rail safety bill isn’t political. It’s personal. 

Every time I go to work, I carry a radio, a rulebook, and the weight of knowing one mistake could cost someone their life. After more than 20 years working as a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad, I’ve learned this job isn’t just about moving freight. It …

Goldfish overrun pond in Nevada

Follow the Money: Trial lawyer group was the top donor to Nevada lawmakers in 2024

The influential group that represents Nevada trial lawyers flexed its political might during the 2024 election cycle, giving more money to state legislators than any other donor as it fended off an Uber-backed attempt to cap how much attorneys can collect …

Nevada Bill Seeks to Investigate Rising Energy Costs Amid Public Outcry

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada state regulators may soon be tasked with investigating how fuel costs are affecting ratepayers, potentially leading to changes aimed at reducing electricity volatility. Introduced by Assemblywoman Tracy Brown-May (D-Las Vegas), …

Nevada State Parks, Division of Outdoor Recreation to host ‘Cosmos in the Desert’ Dark Skies Festival at Lahontan

The Nevada Division of State Parks and The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation invite the public to experience Lahontan State Recreation Area in a whole new light— under the stars — at the first annual Cosmos in the Desert: Northern Nevada’s Dark Skies …

Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: Know your herbicides

By JoAnne Skelly — I recently read that the formulation of a leading residential use herbicide had changed in late 2022. Roundup, a Bayer product, has been a mainstay for many American gardeners. The active ingredient was glyphosate, which has now been …

Nevada's Assembly Votes to "Lock the Clock," Proposing Permanent Standard Time Starting 2026

The push to keep Nevada's clocks from bouncing back and forth each year has gained traction as the Nevada Assembly voted 27-15 in favor of the "Lock the Clock" Act, which would cement the state in permanent standard time starting in 2026, …

Tornado watch extended to 9:00 p.m. for Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, other counties

By Press Release Weather Tornado watch extended to 9:00 p.m. for Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, other counties Tornado Watch Action Recommended Attend to information sources as described in the instructions Issued By Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather …

Matadors softball splits road doubleheader with Southern Nevada

HENDERSON, Nev. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Western Softball came away with a split on the road Saturday, shutting out the College of Southern Nevada in game one before falling just short in game two. The Matadors (25-18, 11-13 in conference) opened the day …

Tornado watch in effect for Hempstead, Nevada, Howard, Lafayette, other SW Ark counties until 7

By Press Release Tornado Watch issued April 20 at 4:23PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA TORNADO WATCH 154 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST …