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Nevada named among 10 best states to start a business. What it means
Nevada made WalletHub’s top 10 best states to start a business, outperforming states like California and Arizona, but coming out behind Idaho.
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Ranked no. 11: Why Las Vegas appeals to retirees
Here’s a look at which Nevada city is the best in the state to retire to, why it ranked where it did and the other cities in Nevada and nationally that made the list.
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Aftershocks from 5.5 Nevada earthquake could continue for months
More than 120 aftershocks were recorded overnight following the earthquake. Most aftershocks measured between magnitude 1.0 and 3.5.
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Is wildfire season starting in Reno sooner than normal? Experts explain
The anomaly of 80-degree weather in March is only part of the problem. Experts say the best way to stop a fire is to not start one—since most Nevada wildfires are caused by people.
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Lake Mead faces low water storage, harmful algal bloom and high heat
By Carly Sauvageau, Reno Gazette Journal Nevadans looking for a weekend get-away from Las Vegas may be tempted to visit Lake Mead. However, it’s not advised to swim in Lake Mead right now. The lake has been experiencing a harmful algal bloom since March 13, adding to the list of hurdles it faces. Not only…
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Venomous snakes Nevada hikers should watch out for this spring
Southwestern speckled rattlesnakes are found only in a small region of southeastern Nevada in the Las Vegas Valley. This elusive species prefers canyons and rocky mountain areas in Clark County near the Colorado River.
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Gas prices have jumped in Nevada. What’s driving the spike?
Reno gas prices jumped nearly 39 cents over the past month in the wake of military strikes in the Middle East. The average cost for a gallon of regular gas hit $4.237 in Reno on March 4, the automobile club AAA reports.
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It’s March, is it too early for Nevadans to plant their tomatoes?
By Carly Sauvageau, Reno Gazette Journal Nevada is a gambling state, and that sentiment extends to gardening, Washoe County’s master gardener coordinator Rachel McClure told the Reno Gazette Journal in 2025. Any gardener in Northern Nevada knows the hobby of growing flowers, vegetables and fruits in Reno’s harsh climate is not for the faint of…
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16 free concerts, shows and festivals in Reno, now through May 31
From classical to funk to bluegrass, and from casino shows to festivals and all-ages, family-friendly events, here are 18 free shows set for late February through the end of May in Reno.
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Who’s eligible for NV Energy $63M overcharge refunds? What to know
The refund is limited to residents of multifamily properties such as apartments, townhomes and condominiums who were “inadvertently billed under single-family rates,” according to NV Energy. Only multifamily residents were affected by the rate misclassification, according to NV Energy, which means no refunds are due to residents of single-family homes.
