Over $60M in federal funding for Nevada’s English language learners on hold

More than $60 million in federal funding is up in the air for Nevada schools, according to a memo from the U.S. Department of Education. In a June 30 email to the Nevada Department of Education, the federal agency said it was reviewing certain grants — …

Lightning-sparked wildfire burns 8000 acres in Nevada Test and Training Range

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Federal officials say they are monitoring a wildfire burning in the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. The Gothic Fire was first reported in Range 74 on Friday, July 4, according to the Bureau of Land Management. It's …

Nevada Department of Education reducing school paperwork

Nevada educators wanting to cut down on statutory paperwork and save time for teaching might start feeling some relief. The Nevada Department of Education, nonpartisan research agency WestEd and school policy firm Augenblick, Palaich and Associates (APA) …

Nevada County cannabis award winners cite legacy farmers, climate, and community for success at State Fair

Cannabis farmers from Nevada County return to the 2025 California State Fair to participate in the 4th annual Cannabis Experience and awards competition. This is the second year that onsite sales and consumption of award-winning cannabis products will be …

'A place where music comes from': Adam Kline takes over as Nevada City's new mayor

It was standing room only Wednesday night in Nevada City Hall’s council chambers where Councilmember Adam Kline took up the gavel as the city’s mayor ushering out Gary Petersen who served since July of last year. In Nevada City, the mayoral position …

Nevada County Police Blotter: Two thefts of copper wire reported

Grass Valley Police Department 5:02 a.m. – A 911 caller from Glasson Way reported her locked vehicle was broken into and her purse was stolen sometime overnight. The caller advised that she had fraudulent charges from two gas stations. 9:48 a.m. – A 911 …

People Moves: Gaines Named Acting Commissioner at Nevada Division of Insurance

The Nevada Department of Business named Ned Gaines acting commissioner at the Nevada Division of Insurance. The appointment follows the departure of Scott Kipper, who had served as commissioner since 2023. Recruitment to fill the position on a permanent …

Buffalo Chip expanding to Nevada

Charles Barkley faces steep odds ahead of celebrity golf tournament in Nevada

Charles Barkley enters the upcoming celebrity golf tournament as the perennial underdog, facing steep odds to claim victory in the annual American Century Championship at South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Known as much for his unorthodox swing as his larger-than- …

Dangerous Heat Advisory advised Sunday through Wednesday throughout Western Nevada

A dangerous heat advisory in effect for western Nevada, including the Reno-Carson-Minden area, and the Surprise Valley in California from 11 a.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Wednesday. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities and drink plenty of water. High …