Nevada faces the heat with new laws on the books meant to save lives

Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 2 a.m. Nevada will require its largest counties to plan for extreme heat and protect outdoor workers from wildfire smoke under legislation Gov. Joe Lombardo signed this month, reversing his 2023 veto after Las Vegas recorded 526 …

Lombardo, Titus among Nevada officials to weigh in on Iran strikes

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program. Nevada’s Republican governor Saturday night voiced his support for President Donald Trump’s decision to strike nuclear …

NEVADA VIEWS: On the homeless: Inaction criminalizes hope

Las Vegas is a compassionate city that has proven time and again that we have a soul. But compassion doesn’t mean inaction. As homelessness grows on our sidewalks, in our parks and along our medians, we must strike a stronger balance between empathy and …

Cage-free egg requirement back in effect across Nevada

LETTER: Nevada needs to get serious about DUI

Little punishment, no deterrence Robert Hirst Las Vegas June 21, 2025 - 9:00 pm   Nothing better illustrates our city and county approach to felony DUI than a case in which a man killed an innocent young girl and her dog and was convicted of that crime. …

Trader Joe's recalls cheese curds sold in California, Nevada

Conner Fire now bigger than 3 recent Northern Nevada wildfires

The 17,000 acres that have burned in the Conner Fire surpass the combined total of three notable fires in Northern Nevada in 2024. The blaze started June 20 and has burned 17,351 acres. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the fire. How big is 17,351 …

Nevada residents underestimate subscription costs by $65 monthly, survey reveals

Nevada residents are spending significantly more on subscription services than they realize, according to a recent survey by Solitaired. The survey revealed that residents in the state spend an average of $1,508 annually on various subscription and …

High winds in Reno and northwestern Nevada to continue

High winds were expected to continue through 11 p.m. June 20 in Reno, Sparks and much of northwestern Nevada and northeastern California, the National Weather Service reported. The region remained under a wind advisory until late evening, with west winds …

Record-breaking soccer team named Nevada Preps Team of the Year

Coronado’s boys soccer team was already a heavy favorite to win its second straight Class 5A state title this past season with most of its 2023 roster being underclassmen. But what was in store in 2024 was a shock even to the Cougars as they rewrote the …