Sarah Winnemucca was a member of the Northern Paiute and served as a peacemaker for her people. Learn all about her life and legacy.
Despite declining membership rates, Nevada labor unions ensure rights and protections for 166,000 workers in the Silver State.
Reno’s reputation as one of the speediest divorce mills during the first half of the 20th century helped shape the city as we see it today.
Historic Westside Las Vegas survived and thrived despite segregation and neglect. Now it’s undergoing a Renaissance as a Vegas landmark and cultural hub.
Two gas-fueled explosions, 30 seconds apart, ripped through downtown Reno on Feb. 5, 1957, killing two people and injuring dozens.
And in 1982, three groups worked to cut off the bottom part of the state: Arizonans looking to reclaim lost territory, Northern Nevadans tired of Las Vegas’ outsized influence, and Clark County residents hoping to create an entirely new state.
Jesse Lee Reno was shot in the chest and killed. Find out why, plus learn 11 other facts about Reno, Nevada’s storied namesake.
With historic buildings, Victorian architecture, and the former U.S. Mint, the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail is a self-guided trip back in time.
From paranormal sightings to barren highways and a centuries-old curse, there are some wild facts about Nevada. Check out eight of the creepiest here.
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
