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Once rare in Nevada, winter bald eagle sightings now common
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (760+ words) Fresh snow blanketed the ground and the temperature hovered around 20 degrees when Will Richardson stepped from his heated vehicle to walk onto Lake Forest Beach on Lake Tahoe's east shore. TINS organizes a midwinter bald eagle count each January, relying…...
It’s a mild winter in Nevada. Here’s how that could end up hitting your pocketbook.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (544+ words) Last year was the'third-warmest year on Earth'since recordkeeping began in 1850.' Temperatures across Nevada averaged 6 degrees above usual in November, as I'wrote'the other day. Some days, temperatures were 10 degrees over normal.' And as we rolled into and through the holiday season,…...
Western Nevada College grad takes 20 years and 'backwards' path for degree
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1754+ words) When Arturo Martell II walked across the commencement stage as a 2025 Western Nevada College graduate, he didn't look like the typical student " and he had no interest in pretending otherwise. Arturo's path to an Associate of General Studies degree has…...
Douglas Sheriff’s Office Conducts Joint Traffic Event with Nevada Highway Patrol
2+ week, 5+ day ago (300+ words) Join us for the Carson Valley Holistic Health & Wellness Fair a gathering of our Valley's most inspiring healers, wellness practitioners, and holistic providers. This family-friendly event is your chance []\n In response to community concerns and as part of an…...
Casey Akins promoted to Command Chief Warrant Officer of Nevada National Guard
3+ week, 4+ day ago (284+ words) On Friday, Brig. Gen. D. Rodger Waters, Nevada Adjutant General, announced Chief Warrant Officer 5 Casey Akins as the new Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) of the Nevada National Guard. Akins replaces CW5 Steve Nielsen who has served as CCWO since 2021. CCWO is…...
Carson City resident Oscar Fuentes announces run for Nevada Assembly District 40
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (342+ words) Carson City resident Oscar Fuentes has announced his campaign for Nevada Nevada Assembly District 40. The seat is occupied by PK O'Neill, who announced his retirement in fall 2025. Fuentes, a Democrat, announced Wednesday morning that he is running for the seat…...
Nevada DMV warns of driver’s license social media scam
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning customers about an ongoing scam circulating on social media platforms, especially Facebook, in which businesses falsely claim to produce and supply individuals with Nevada driver's licenses." The DMV recently became aware of…...
Trump called to put cannabis lower on dangerous drugs list. What does it mean for Nevada?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (503+ words) President Donald Trump signed an executive order Dec. 18 calling on federal officials to finish'reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug" a major shift in federal drug policy that could open new avenues for medical research and ease the tax burden…...
More than 50 new Nevada laws go into effect today. Here’s what to know.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (680+ words) Following a regular legislative session in early 2025 and a special session in November to address outstanding issues " such as Gov. Joe Lombardo's crime bill " quite a lot of legislation was passed in 2025. The Nevada Independent'has compiled this brief overview of…...
Ring in the New Year by Giving Back: Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Programs Launch Volunteer Incentive Program
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (285+ words) Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge will be closed'Wednesday, December 24th & Thursday, December 25th'so our team can enjoy the Christmas holiday with their families. We look forward to welcoming []\n As communities across Nevada welcome the New Year, Nevada Rural Counties RSVP…...