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Nevada System of Higher Education reviews federal guidance impact

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is currently reviewing a recent Dear Colleague Letter from the U.S. Department of Education.


Tahoe snowshoe trek offers outdoor learning for local students

For the 11th consecutive year, organizations have collaborated to offer an outdoor educational experience for students and teachers in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.


Citizens for Justice report: Battle Born Injury Lawyers donates $6,000, PAC raises $3.5 million for 2024 campaigns

The Nevada Secretary of State has released a report on Citizens for Justice (CFJ), an organization associated with the Nevada Justice Association (NJA).


WNC professor reveals Lake Tahoe as North America's oldest freshwater lake

Western Nevada College's Professor of Geosciences, Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, has made a significant discovery regarding Lake Tahoe.


CSN celebrates DWED graduates' achievements

The Division of Workforce & Economic Development (DWED) at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) held its graduation ceremony on December 19, 2024.


Study links climate change-induced weather whiplash to increased wildfire risks

A recent study highlights the impact of weather whiplash on wildfire risks, with a focus on Southern California's devastating fires in January.


Career and technical education open house offers insight into job-ready skills

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Open House will take place on Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center.


Health & Wellness Fair set for March 25 at CSN North Las Vegas Campus

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is organizing a Health & Wellness Fair at its North Las Vegas Campus on March 25, 2025.


CSN offers mental health first aid training for students

CSN Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is organizing an in-person Mental Health First Aid Training session.


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.


Reward offered for information on two elk poaching cases near Nevada/Utah border

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has announced a $2,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of two elk poaching cases near the Nevada/Utah border.


Western Nevada College strengthens nursing faculty with new appointments

Western Nevada College (WNC) has welcomed three new faculty members to its Nursing Program for the 2024-25 academic year.


Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company celebrates 35 years with special performance

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company (WNMTC) is set to commemorate its 35th anniversary with a special production titled "Celebrate the Magic."


CSN invites input on strategic bridge plan through listening sessions

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is entering a new phase of leadership and is seeking input from its community on the 2025-2027 Strategic Bridge Plan.


Rock sales fund new scholarship for geoscience students at Western Nevada College

Geosciences Professor Dr. Winnie Kortemeier at Western Nevada College has used her extensive rock collection to benefit students through a unique fundraiser.


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.


Construction material costs rise as industry braces for tariffs impact

The Associated General Contractors of America reported a 0.8 percent increase in the cost of materials and services for nonresidential construction from December to January, marking the largest rise in the past year.


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.


Coalition challenges Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford of Nevada, along with attorneys general from 14 states and the city attorney of San Francisco, issued a statement regarding a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.