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Study: Nevada snow drought worsened by climate change
This past winter’s snow drought across the western U.S. was about four times more likely because of human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
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Want to host a voter registration event in Nevada? Here’s what to plan first
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 15. Here’s how to organize a simple Nevada event using free materials, local civic groups and a Courier voter resource. Henderson currently lists Voter Registration Day on its official Sept. 15 calendar.
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Study shows how much Nevada has spent on tariffs
Nevada is almost right in the middle compared with other states in terms of how much the Silver State has spent on tariffs since January 2025. Meanwhile, California and Washington, D.C. sit at the other ends of the ranking.
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Aaron Ford wants to overhaul Nevada’s utility regulator. Here’s why
NV Energy’s demand charge hits Southern Nevada bills Jan. 1, 2027 — and the Democratic nominee for governor says the Lombardo-appointed commission that approved it needs consumer watchdogs on it.
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Great Reno Balloon Race 2026 guide: Schedule, parking, balloon lineup
The event itself is free, but the limited parking spots near Rancho San Rafael cost $10 each on Thursday and $25 each on Friday, Saturday and Sunday—cash only.
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Why does Nevada keep ranking among the worst states to live? See studies
Though Nevada consistently ranks low on key livability factors, there are still many pros to living in the Silver State. Even the studies that rank Nevada low overall, similar to WalletHub’s livability ranking, agree that Nevada excels at recreation, commute times and entertainment when compared to other states.
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A Las Vegas woman’s abortion story—and why she’s voting yes on Question 6
Nearly 30 years after having an abortion at 18, Las Vegas writer and activist Beth Osborne is sharing her story to push back against abortion stigma—and urging Nevada voters to approve Question 6, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.
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Cuddle and connect with adoptable kitties at a cat cafe in Nevada
A craze that’s captured the hearts of feline fans across the US, cat cafes are now in Nevada, but they’re not necessarily what you think.
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6 free celebrations across Nevada for Labor Day Weekend
You work hard for your money, so celebrate along with other hard-working families for free at these Nevada Labor Day Weekend events, festivals, and parades.
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Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
The trial brought to a head a decades-old case that for years has drawn the attention of hip-hop fans and true crime experts alike.
