Silver State Journal Reports News
ACLU sues Las Vegas police over withheld immigration enforcement records
By Silver State Journal | Jul 9, 2025
Today, the ACLU of Nevada initiated legal action against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) for not releasing public records about its collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
Willene Wadkins honored as July's classified employee of the month
By Silver State Journal | Jul 7, 2025
Willene Wadkins, an Administrative Assistant III at the North Las Vegas Campus, has been named the Classified Employee of the Month for July 2025.
WNC Foundation's Reach for the Stars gala returns with Fire & Ice theme
By Silver State Journal | Jul 3, 2025
Join the Western Nevada College Foundation for an evening of contrasts at the eighth annual Reach for the Stars event on August 2.
Interactive workshops on Lake Tahoe housing future scheduled for July
By Silver State Journal | Jul 3, 2025
Interactive workshops focusing on the future of housing at Lake Tahoe are scheduled for late July.
Nevada wildlife department opens applications for dove hunt reservations
By Silver State Journal | Jul 3, 2025
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is currently accepting applications for the opening day and first weekend of the 2025 dove hunting season at the Overton Wildlife Management Area.
Nevada increases patrols for July 4th weekend to prevent boat DUIs
By Silver State Journal | Jul 3, 2025
As the July 4th holiday weekend approaches, Nevada law enforcement agencies are preparing for increased patrols on the state's waterways.
Tax policies in new bill aim to boost U.S. restaurant industry
By Silver State Journal | Jul 3, 2025
The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ is set to be signed by President Donald J. Trump and includes tax policies aimed at boosting the restaurant and foodservice industry.
Construction industry adds jobs amid rising wages and market uncertainty
By Silver State Journal | Jul 3, 2025
Construction firms in the United States added 15,000 jobs in June, according to an analysis of government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Nevada allocates $3M for rural infrastructure projects with additional county contributions
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced a $3 million allocation for rural infrastructure projects in Nevada.
Western Nevada College hosts motivational speaker Lamarr Womble on August 5
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Let nationally recognized speaker Lamarr Womble of CookSpeak help motivate you before the start of Western Nevada College’s Fall 2025 Semester and learn some keys to becoming more successful in your life.
Attorney General Ford responds to Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Attorney General Ford has expressed his disappointment regarding a recent Supreme Court decision on nationwide injunctions.
Attorneys general challenge executive order suspending refugee program
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of Pacito v. Trump.
Nevada AG warns about deceptive over-the-counter hearing aid marketing
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has issued a consumer alert to inform residents about potentially misleading marketing practices associated with some over-the-counter hearing aids.
Court rules against Trump's international trade tariffs
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant legal victory as the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down tariffs imposed by former President Trump's executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...
Nevada delays switch from VINE to S.A.V.E., extends data collection
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced a delay in the transition from the current victim notification system, VINE, to the new Nevada S.A.V.E. Notifications system.
Nevada's Melanie Sheldon receives trailblazing woman award for economic leadership
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Melanie Sheldon, a prominent figure in Nevada's economic development landscape, has been honored with the Trailblazing Woman of the Year award at the 2025 Fastmarkets Voltas Awards.
Nevada attorney general joins coalition suing over NSF program cuts
By Silver State Journal | Jul 2, 2025
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
TMCC honors academic advising team for full employee giving
By Silver State Journal | Jul 1, 2025
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Foundation and Grants Office has acknowledged the Academic Advising team for their full participation in employee giving.
Experts emphasize need for more domestic lithium production
By Silver State Journal | Jul 1, 2025
The United States is currently facing challenges in its lithium supply, according to industry experts. “The United States is barely on the playing field today with lithium supply, and we are vulnerable because of that,” said Crowley after a recent...
New CSN president pledges focus on student success and community support
By Silver State Journal | Jul 1, 2025
A few weeks ago, Dr. Stacy S. Klippenstein witnessed over a thousand students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) graduate at the Thomas & Mack Center.