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Nevada awarded $20M NSF grant for collaborative wildfire research

By A. A. Sanchez | May 17, 2022

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has secured a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support a fire-science project over five years. The research will involve the Desert Research Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada, Reno. The initiative, titled "Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science," is funded through the NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This program aims to boost research competitiveness in targeted states by enhancing STEM capabilities.

Guidance on gaining relevant experience towards becoming a licensed professional engineer

By D. D. Diggs | May 9, 2022

Aspiring engineers must be cautious about the type of experience they gain while working towards licensure.

Nevada DMV encourages early action as Real ID deadline approaches

By B. B. Urness | May 3, 2022

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents that the federal deadline for Real ID compliance is now one year away.

Nevada DMV announces start date for technology fee refunds

By D. D. Diggs | Mar 31, 2022

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that customers who paid the DMV Technology Fee between July 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, can start collecting their refunds beginning Monday, April 4, 2022.

Nevada DMV unveils redesigned website amid $114 million transformation effort

By D. D. Diggs | Mar 23, 2022

Motorists visiting the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) online since March 21 have encountered a redesigned website at dmv.nv.gov. Nevada DMV Director Julie Butler expressed optimism about the update, stating, "We think customers are...

Guidelines stress importance of clear contracts for engineers and surveyors

By B. B. Urness | Mar 7, 2022

The regulation mandating written contracts, established in late 2010 and amended in 2019, is a crucial component for professionals whose work relies on client agreements.

Nevada DMV warns against use of fraudulent Texas temporary dealer permits

By D. D. Diggs | Feb 4, 2022

Nevadans are being cautioned by the Department of Motor Vehicles against purchasing or renting vehicles with Texas temporary dealer permits, which may be fraudulent and conceal serious legal issues with the vehicle.

Las Vegas business owner arrested for alleged forgery in vehicle title transactions

By D. D. Diggs | Dec 27, 2021

The owner of a vehicle registration business in Las Vegas has been apprehended by Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) investigators.

NCEES announces Reno as exclusive site for structural engineering pencil-and-paper exams

By D. D. Diggs | Dec 13, 2021

The NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering Exam will transition to being the only professional engineering exam available in a pencil-and-paper format starting with the April 2022 administration.

NCEES transitions most exams to computer-based format

By D. D. Diggs | Dec 9, 2021

Nearly all exams required by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for licensure as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor are now exclusively available as computer-based tests.

Nevada DMV seeks public input for digital transformation through new survey

By B. B. Urness | Dec 3, 2021

A survey regarding the digital transformation of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be sent to customers on December 6, 2021.

Nevada DMV urges use of online services amid post-Thanksgiving rush

By B. B. Urness | Nov 22, 2021

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is advising walk-in customers to utilize online services or kiosks on the Monday following Thanksgiving, traditionally known as "Black Monday" due to high traffic.

Nevada DMV warns public about text phishing scam targeting MyDMV users

By B. B. Urness | Nov 19, 2021

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new text message phishing scam aimed at residents.

Texas man arrested in Las Vegas over alleged VIN-switching scheme

By B. B. Urness | Nov 10, 2021

An 18-year-old man from Texas, Daniel Lopez Jr., was arrested in Las Vegas by investigators from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for allegedly attempting to sell a stolen vehicle with a switched Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Nevada DMV offers cash refunds for technology fees collected over past year

By B. B. Urness | Oct 25, 2021

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to issue cash refunds for technology fees collected from customers between July 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021.

Nevada DMV introduces three new specialty license plates for charity

By B. B. Urness | Sep 15, 2021

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced three new specialty license plates aimed at supporting charitable organizations.

Nevada DMV expands options for specialty license plates with new online service

By B. B. Urness | Aug 17, 2021

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has expanded its online services to include the option for motorists to select from a range of specialty license plates when registering their vehicles.

Attorney General Ford unveils online tool for tracking opioid litigation funds

By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 13, 2021

Carson City, NV – Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced the creation of a dashboard application that allows public access to allocations, costs, and attorney’s fees associated with the $1.1 billion secured by the Office of the Attorney General through opioid litigation.

Nevada DMV warns consumers about spike in recovered stolen vehicles

By B. B. Urness | Jun 18, 2021

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has reported a significant rise in the recovery of stolen vehicles at its Las Vegas offices this year.

Nevada introduces new driver’s license design with enhanced security features