Nevada moves emergency management to governor's office for improved disaster response

CARSON CITY, Nev. — In response to an increase in emergencies and disasters across the state, Nevada lawmakers have passed Assembly Bill 553, transferring oversight of the state's emergency management agency from the Office of the Military to the …

Southern Nevada Health District investigating several cases of Legionnaires’ disease

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating several cases of Legionnaires’ disease. SNHD reports at least three people who stayed at at Harrah’s Laughlin in May were hospitalized. Of the three infected, two have since …

Knight retires as Nevada State Entomologist

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - When Mormon Crickets descend upon Nevada, or the California Tortoiseshell makes an abundant appearance or scorpions show up in homes, we often turn to State Entomologist Jeff Knight. I reminded him of our first interview where I asked …

Greater Nevada Field set to host Patriotic POPS at the Field and Patriotic Weekend

RENO, Nev. (Reno Aces) - Greater Nevada Field is set to host the third annual Patriotic POPS at the Field as well as Patriotic Weekend with the Aces welcoming the Sacramento River Cats to downtown Reno this week. Individual Game tickets are currently on …

Nevada court temporarily blocks judicial discipline for Michele Fiore

The Nevada Supreme Court temporarily blocked disciplinary actions from moving forward against Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore. Three justices signed a July 2 order granting Fiore’s emergency motion against the Nevada Commission on Judicial …

Where in the country is child care most expensive? Nevada among the top

A new WalletHub study ranks the Silver State among the most expensive in the nation for child care. The personal finance site compared the cost of family-based and center-based child care as a share of each state’s median household income. Data came from …

Hacks To Stay Cool During Nevada Summer Power Outages

The Dreaded Power Outage A recent storm rolled through our area and knocked out power to some residents. You know how it is—you're savoring that escape from the heat, then something flickers, and the cool comfort you took for granted slips away like …

Southern Nevada Health District probes Legionnaires’ infections linked to Harrah’s Laughlin

In a press release, officials said all three individuals were hospitalized — two of whom have since been released. The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who stayed at Harrah’s Laughlin in …

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Honor Flight Southern Nevada 2025

Greater Nevada Field set to host Patriotic POPS at the Field and Patriotic Weekend