NEVADA

Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Best places for entrepreneurs: how Nevada stacks up

You don’t have to head to California or Arizona if you want to launch a business with good odds of survival. Nevada just made the top ten list for startup-friendly states, coming in at number nine. It beat out larger and more crowded markets while still falling short behind Idaho. WalletHub, a finan

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Apr 23 2026WEATHER

Nevada’s 2026 Summer Weather: What the Forecast Hints At

Nevada’s weather is famous for throwing surprises, even in summer. One day might feel like a desert oven, and the next could bring sudden rain or even snow in the mountains. Many locals joke that stepping outside without checking the forecast first is like playing weather roulette. The Old Farmer’s

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Teaching in Nevada: What We Can Do to Help

Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,

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Mar 28 2026WEATHER

Snow Surprise for California’s Sierra and Light Drizzle in Los Angeles

A fresh spring weather system is headed toward California, promising a mix of snowfall in the Sierra Nevada and gentle rain over Los Angeles. The National Weather Service predicts two distinct precipitation events for the Tahoe area. The first wave rolls in Monday evening and continues into Tuesd

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Mar 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Las Vegas Tops Nevada for Active Living

Las Vegas has earned a spot as the most activity‑friendly city in Nevada, according to a recent study. The analysis looked at how many sports facilities each city offers per resident and how much people spend on fitness. It also considered how many adults stay active, whether they bike or walk to wo

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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

Snow Alert Ahead of Presidents Day Weekend

For many travelers heading to Northern California’s ski spots, a winter storm watch is in place as the holiday weekend approaches. Officials from the National Weather Service warn that people moving through and out of the Sierra Nevada can expect major travel delays and advise extreme caution. For

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Glitch in the System: Nevada's Phantom Earthquake

In Nevada, phones lit up with a startling message early Thursday. A 5. 9-magnitude earthquake had supposedly struck, according to an alert from the U. S. Geological Survey (U. S. G. S. ). But something was off. People in Dayton and Reno, close to the supposed epicenter, felt nothing. No shaking, no

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Oct 23 2025WEATHER

Nevada's Weather: Rain in the North, Chill in the South

Nevada is getting a weather makeover this week. Two different systems are on their way, one for the north and one for the south. The north is gearing up for rain, wind, and even some snow in the Sierra. Meanwhile, the south is just getting a bit of a cool-down and some light showers. Reno is enjoyi

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Oct 15 2025WEATHER

Sierra Nevada's Early Snowfall: A Winter Surprise

The Sierra Nevada Mountains got an early taste of winter this week. A powerful storm system moved down the West Coast, bringing the first snow of the season. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning, which is not something you see every day in October. Snow piled up fast, especial

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Sep 01 2025CRIME

A Dark Turn at Burning Man: Festival's Joy Clouded by Tragedy

The Burning Man festival, known for its vibrant art and free-spirited community, faced a grim moment recently. A man was found dead at a campsite, sparking a murder investigation. The discovery happened just as the iconic Man structure was set ablaze, a key moment in the festival. A festival attend

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