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.
Once a silver rush destination, now a tourist town, Virginia City attracts about two million visitors every year.
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.
Let’s take a closer look at nine things invented by Nevadans and how they went on to change life as we know it.
