Hello, Nevadans!

For many of us, it might be hard to believe that Nevada is one of the most seismically active states in the nation—we don’t often feel earthquakes. But if you’re in Fallon, you have a greater chance of feeling a little jolt, like the 5.5 one felt earlier this week. The strongest earthquake in Nevada’s history occurred in 1915 and measured 7.5 on the Richter scale.

That’s the thing about Nevada —it’s not just one thing—we’re all experiencing our different versions of this great state in fascinating ways. Which brings me to this bit of news: We are officially launching “Your Nevada,” a chance for you to showcase the way you see Nevada, your way. Scroll down to check it out!

In today’s newsletter:

Thank you for starting your day with me!

You’ve heard of our famous Nevada sunsets, but take a look at this beautiful Genoa sunrise! 🤩 Many thanks to Charlene A. for sharing your Nevada.

Related: Did you know Nevada’s oldest bar is in Genoa?

Be sure to send in your photo of what “Home Means Nevada” means to you for a chance to be featured in the newsletter. 

Visitors flocked to the Alien Research Center in Hiko during Alien Stock 2019, a festival for UFO enthusiasts. (Aleza Freeman)

By Aleza Freeman

Former President Barack Obama said on a Feb. 14 podcast that aliens “are real,” though he hasn’t seen any personally.

Obama also claimed they’re not being kept at Area 51, a top-secret Air Force base in Lincoln County. While Obama’s bombshell podcast statements dismissed long-swirling rumors about little green men in the Silver State, Nevada remains a hotbed for sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

There are currently 1,809 open Nevada cases listed on the National UFO Reporting Center website, putting the state among the top 30% for UFO reports. There are mentions of sights like rising discs, domed-shaped objects, color-changing light orbs, oddly moving craft, and “a cigar-shaped thing going directly across in front of the moon” throughout Southern and Northern Nevada.

Aftershocks from a 5.5-magnitude earthquake near Fallon, about 60 miles east of Reno, could continue for months. (Screenshot taken April 14, 2026, of USGS earthquake site)

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Aftershocks from a 5.5-magnitude earthquake near Fallon, about 60 miles east of Reno, could continue for months, according to the University of Nevada, Reno Seismological Laboratory.

The earthquake struck at 6:29 p.m. Monday, April 13, and was initially estimated to be about 16 miles southwest of Fallon.

More than 120 aftershocks were recorded overnight following the earthquake, according to Kyren Bogolub, a seismologist with the university. Most aftershocks measured between magnitude 1.0 and 3.5.

🟣 States change custody laws to keep children of detained immigrants out of foster care. KFF Health News

“Nevada lawmakers expanded an existing guardianship law last year to include immigration enforcement, the measure requires the parents to file notarized paperwork with the secretary of state’s office, an administrative step that may be burdensome.”

🟣 Fix for what ails Tahoe is costly, lawmakers learn. Nevada Current

“Preserving Lake Tahoe’s clear, blue water depends in large part on reducing vehicle travel … Vehicles emissions, microplastics from tires, and dust from trucks and autos are among the factors preventing Tahoe from reaching a visibility goal of 97 feet deep.”

🟣 Proposed budget calls for eliminating program that helps people with utility bills. KNPR

“President Trump’s $1.5 trillion dollar proposed budget says the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, is ‘unnecessary’ because states can help prevent utility shutoffs.”

🟣 Las Vegas airport named one of the least stressful in the nation. 8 News Now

“The study analyzed factors such as parking rates, driving time from the airport to the city center, and the number of flights departing from each airport … The study found that more than 75% of flights departing from Harry Reid Airport leave within 15 minutes of their scheduled time.”

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón and features stories by Aleza Freeman and USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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