Silver State Journal

 

Agency

Cave Creek Reservoir reaches full capacity; reopening event scheduled

The Nevada Division of State Parks and the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) have announced that Cave Creek Reservoir at Cave Lake State Park has reached full capacity.

Cave Creek Reservoir restoration celebrated with grand reopening event planned for June

The Cave Creek Reservoir has reached full capacity, marking the completion of its restoration.

Nevada System joins national effort to streamline college credit transfers

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has joined a national initiative with 11 other higher education systems and institutions to streamline credit transfers and accelerate degree completion for students.

CSN Athletics hosts supporter appreciation day during home games

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Athletics Department will host an event to honor its supporters on Saturday, April 5.

CSN presents modern adaptation of 'Trojan Women' in April

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is set to present a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy "Trojan Women" this April.

Capitol

On March 19, over a hundred nonprofit leaders from Nevada gathered at the Nevada State Legislature for Nonprofit Day, an event held every two years to emphasize collaboration between public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

UNLV prepares for annual 'Rebels Give' fundraising campaign

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) community is preparing for its annual day of giving, known as Rebels Give.

Nevada philanthropic leaders gather for 10th annual Philanthropy Day

On February 19, Moonridge Group, United Way of Southern Nevada, and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra organized the 10th annual Philanthropy Day at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City.

Courts

Nevada Secretary of State releases Citizens for Justice contributions and expense report

The Nevada Secretary of State has released a report detailing the contributions and expenditures of Citizens for Justice, the political action committee tied to the Nevada Justice Association.

Noble Predictive Insights poll shows strong public support for Uber-backed plan to cap attorney fees in Nevada

A recent poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights reveals significant support among Nevada voters for a proposal to cap attorney fees in civil cases.

Nevada judicial selection commission receives five applications for court vacancy

Chief Justice Douglas Herndon announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received five applications for the vacancy in Department 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court.

Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation

Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

Business

The restaurant and foodservice industry is projected to add 150,000 jobs annually between 2025 and 2035, reaching a total employment of 17.4 million people.
Construction employment has seen an increase in 34 states and the District of Columbia from January 2024 to January 2025, according to a report by the Associated General Contractors of America.
The National Restaurant Association has announced Ted Fowler as the recipient of its 2025 Legends Award.