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California man arrested at Reno DMV for attempted ID fraud
By B. B. Urness | Jun 11, 2018
On June 1, 2018, officials from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) intervened in an attempt by a California resident to acquire a fraudulent identification card at the Reno DMV office.
Nevada raises vehicle liability insurance minimums effective July
By D. D. Diggs | May 17, 2018
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in collaboration with the Nevada Division of Insurance and the Nevada Insurance Council, has issued a reminder to motorists regarding an increase in minimum liability insurance coverage for vehicles.
Nevada DMV warns against high fees from unofficial websites
By D. D. Diggs | May 17, 2018
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (NDMV) has issued a warning to residents about the potential for excessive fees when using third-party services or copycat websites.
University collaborates with Sugar Bowl Resort on high-altitude climate monitoring
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 16, 2018
Winds that tear weather gauges from their mountings and blizzards that bury chairlifts characterize the extreme weather at Donner Summit. This area attracts the attention of climatologists, meteorologists, hydrologists, and water supply managers while also being a prime skiing destination.
Nevada DMV ends contract with Tech Mahindra over modernization project
By B. B. Urness | Jan 24, 2018
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has ended its contract with Tech Mahindra, the company tasked with upgrading the department's outdated computer system.
Nevada partners with DHS Blue Campaign for anti-trafficking initiative
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 11, 2018
Las Vegas—Governor Brian Sandoval has announced a collaboration with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign.
University experts explain El Niño and La Niña impacts on Nevada
By J. D. Suayan | Dec 11, 2017
As winter nears, questions arise about Nevada's potential for another wet season, with terms like "El Niño" and "La Niña" coming into focus. To clarify these phenomena and their effects on Nevada's weather, Kerri Jean Ormerod and Stephanie McAfee from the University of Nevada, Reno have released a fact sheet titled "Nevada's Weather and Climate."