RENO, NV — Nevada Humanities is presenting two upcoming public programs featuring author and culinary historian Sarah Lohman. The first program will take place on October 19, 2026, in Reno, NV, and the second program will take place on November 12, 2026, in Henderson, NV. Sarah Lohman is a culinary historian and the author of the bestselling … [Read more...]
A Miserable Labor Day at the Gas Pumps
Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. Statewide, Nevadans are paying an average of $4.91 per gallon, an increase of 10 cents from a week ago. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. “Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil prices in the $90 per barrel range. After … [Read more...]
Nevada Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Hawk Fire Recovery
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Governor Joe Lombardo has requested a Presidential emergency declaration from the White House due to ongoing response and recovery efforts for the Hawk Fire, impacting northwest Reno. Governor Lombardo, in close coordination with the Nevada Office of Emergency Management (OEM), concluded federal assistance is necessary … [Read more...]
Nevada settles with Meta for $17.1 billion
Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a landmark$17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. — one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on … [Read more...]
Two Great Basin milestones this summer
This year marks two Great Basin milestones: the 40th anniversary of Great Basin National Park and the 10th anniversary of the Great Basin Observatory—the only research-grade observatory located within a U.S. national park. Over the last decade, the Observatory has opened doors to discovery, connecting students and researchers with world-class dark skies and … [Read more...]
Fralick, Cannizzaro advance to AG primary
Adriana Fralick defeated Danny Tarkanian in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Nevada on Tuesday. Fralick now faced Democrat Nicole Cannizzaro in the general election. Tarkanian called his loss a “good old fashion butt kicking” and issued the following note to supporters: I haven’t experienced a butt-kicking this bad since Chaparral High … [Read more...]
Sen. Rosen leads effort to restore NEH funding
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led members of Nevada’s Congressional Delegation in a letter urging the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to release and disburse all appropriated funds to State Humanities Councils across the country. For the last six months, the NEH has not disbursed already appropriated funds for the 2026 financial year, with the excuse being … [Read more...]
Reno police chief sacked
Reno City Manager Jackie Bryant announced in a press conference this week that Police Chief Kathryn Nance and Assistant Chiefs Oliver Miller and Anthony Elges were fired. Acting Chief Corey Solferino has been selected to lead the department in the interim. Bryant refused to answer further questions about the firings. … [Read more...]