12 fascinating facts about Reno’s namesake
Jesse Lee Reno was shot in the chest and killed. Find out why, plus learn 11 other facts about Reno, Nevada’s storied namesake.
Jan
2026
12
LOCAL HISTORY
Oct
2025
7
Walk your way through Carson City’s fascinating past on the Kit Carson Trail
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.
Sep
2025
16
8 creepy facts about Nevada that textbooks leave out
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.
Aug
2025
27
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
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.
Aug
2025
14
Travel back in time by visiting Virginia City’s Historic District
Once a silver rush destination, now a tourist town, Virginia City attracts about two million visitors every year.
Jul
2025
21
The 7 biggest true crime cases in Nevada history
True crime has enraptured Nevadans many times over the years. Check out these murders, kidnappings, and more to learn about our state’s wild history.
Jun
2025
20
From blue jeans to the Ferris wheel: 9 things invented by Nevadans
Let’s take a closer look at nine things invented by Nevadans and how they went on to change life as we know it.
Jun
2025
10
This stone cabin endured in Reno high desert for over 80 years. Then it was gone
The historic stone cabin had been at that spot for so long that it felt like it was going to be there forever. Then one day, it disappeared.
Jun
2025
5
7 ways to honor Juneteenth in Nevada
Looking for ways to honor and celebrate Juneteenth in Nevada? Here are different things you can do in the state around June 19.
May
2025
29
Here’s a look at four parks lost over the past 120 years.
From bathhouses and petting zoos to Wild West replicas and log flume rides, Northern Nevada has had a long history of amusement parks geared for summer fun. Most are gone, but their legacy lives on in street names and repurposed structures. Here's a look at four parks lost over the past 120 years.
