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People interacting at an outdoor event with a colorful vendor booth and cars in the backgroundReno LaborFest Brings Nevada Workers and Families Together for Labor Day

EventsSeptember 7, 2026

Reno is hosting LaborFest as part of Nevada's Labor Day observance, bringing workers, families, apprenticeship organizations and community members together for a day of activities at Idlewild Park.

Volunteers packing food items into bags for distribution in a warehouse settingNorthern Nevada Residents Receive More Time to Replace Food Lost in Wildfires

NewsSeptember 3, 2026

Northern Nevada residents whose food purchased through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was lost because of recent wildfires have received additional time to request replacement benefits.

Drone flying over an industrial area with oil storage tanks and a sunset skyLas Vegas Hosts Commercial UAV Expo as Drone Industry Expands Business Applications

BusinessSeptember 1, 2026

Las Vegas is hosting the 2026 Commercial UAV Expo this week, bringing drone manufacturers, technology companies, commercial operators and industry professionals together for an event focused on the growing use of unmanned aircraft across business sectors.

Young baseball players celebrating a victory on the field with fans in the backgroundHenderson's Paseo Verde Takes Nevada to Little League World Series Final

NewsAugust 30, 2026

Henderson, Nevada, reached the biggest stage in youth baseball Sunday as Paseo Verde Little League competed against Curaçao for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series championship in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Intense wildfire burning through a forest, emitting bright flames and thick smokeHawk Fire Reaches 95% Containment as Northern Nevada Moves Toward Recovery

NewsAugust 28, 2026

The Hawk Fire northwest of Reno reached 95% containment Friday after burning more than 15,000 acres, marking a major improvement in a wildfire that forced tens of thousands of Northern Nevada residents to evacuate earlier in the week.

Children in baseball uniforms celebrate while lifting a trophy togetherHenderson Little League Team Advances to U.S. Championship Game

EventsAugust 26, 2026

A Henderson Little League team moved one step closer to a national title Wednesday after Paseo Verde defeated Iowa 14-6 at the Little League Baseball World Series, earning a place in the U.S. championship game.

Wildfire engulfing a residential area with flames and smoke looming over homesReno Hawk Fire Destroys Dozens of Homes as Crews Gain Ground

NewsAugust 24, 2026

Firefighters made progress Monday against the Hawk Fire near Reno, but the fast-moving blaze had already destroyed more than 30 homes and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate or prepare to leave threatened areas.

Intense wildfire consuming trees, surrounded by thick smoke and bright flames at nightHawk Fire Explodes Across Northern Nevada as Evacuations Expand

NewsAugust 22, 2026

A rapidly spreading wildfire erupted in northern Nevada on Saturday, threatening communities northwest of Reno and forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes as firefighters confronted strong winds and extremely dry vegetation.

Flames engulf a hillside forest, with trees ablaze and smoke rising into the skyShoshone Fire Surpasses 15,000 Acres as Crews Continue Containment Effort

NewsAugust 20, 2026

A major wildfire burning in Churchill County continued to expand Thursday, with the Shoshone Fire surpassing 15,000 acres while firefighters worked to strengthen containment lines and protect surrounding communities.

Hands protecting a stack of coins with a shield and checkmark graphic aboveNevada Approves More Than $17 Million in Tax Abatements for Companies Expected to Add 2,159 Jobs

BusinessAugust 18, 2026

Nevada economic development officials have approved more than $17.6 million in tax abatements for companies planning investments across the state, with participating businesses projected to create more than 2,100 jobs during the next five years.