Gatorade names Kenan Dagge (Desert Oasis) Nevada Track & Field Athlete of the Year

After cementing himself in both fall and spring as one of the top distance runners in Nevada high school track history, Desert Oasis senior Kenan Dagge has been named Gatorade's Nevada Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Dagge broke the state record …

Food Bank of Nevada County seeking executive director: Brett Bentley leading the way for now

It was made public at the beginning of June that Food Bank of Nevada County was undergoing some staff changes, most notably in regards to its Executive Director role. Brett Bentley, a former staff member of The Union as well as InConcert Sierra, has taken …

Life changer: Nevada to pay parents to care for kids with disabilities

For this Persian Jewish casino magnate in Nevada, Israel is part of the deal

John Farahi stands just off the casino floor at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa — one of the two properties that he manages through Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. Courtesy of Atlantis Casino Resort Spa By Max Grinstein June 27, 2025 RENO, NEVADA — For …

Nevada forestry division recovers millions in out-of-state firefighting costs

After a recent audit showed it failed to bill for tens of millions of dollars in firefighting services performed in other states, the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) has recovered more than two-thirds of that money, according to State Forester and Fire …

How different will Nevada’s elections look in 2026?

In the final days of Nevada’s legislative session, it looked like major changes could be coming to state elections. Lawmakers sent two bills to Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk in the closing hours of the 120-day session to implement voter ID and allow …

Nevada County Superior Court partners with Historical Society for courthouse tours

The Nevada County Superior Court is pleased to announce the start of Historic Courthouse Tours in partnership with the Nevada County Historical Society (NCHS). The first free tour is fully booked and will be held Friday June 27 for a group of participants …

Nevada County Police Blotter: Dispute over burn pile reportedly leads to punches, gun drawn

Grass Valley Police Department 11:05 a.m. – A 911 caller from Tinloy Street requested assistance from the fire department for a phone that went in the water at Wolf Creek. 11:42 a.m. – A reporting party from Taylorville Road requested personal contact …

Sierra Nevada Job Corps reopening after court decision halts Job Corps closures

RENO, Nev. — The Sierra Nevada Job Corps (SNJC) can now reopen its doors after a court decision brought back federal funding that the Trump administration eliminated in May. Many tearful goodbyes were said at the SNJC last month after the program was …

Nevada State Police report injuries from crash on eastbound 215 near Green Valley Parkway

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A crash on the eastbound 215 Southern Beltway before Green Valley Parkway has resulted in injuries and blocked left lanes, according to Nevada State Police. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., and traffic in the area remains slow, as …