Nevada’s first children’s hospital: Intermountain Health has tapped PENTA Building Group and Jacobsen Construction to deliver a 200-bed stand-alone pediatric facility in Las Vegas, with groundbreaking slated for early 2026 and an opening by 2030 — learn what this means for Nevada families.
Nevada’s top scoop spot: Steve’s Homemade Ice Cream in Fernley was the Silver State’s lone entry on Yelp’s Top 100 Ice Cream Spots list ahead of National Ice Cream Day — find out why.
FORGOTTEN Veterans Act introduced: Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto have proposed legislation to classify the Nevada Test and Training Range as contaminated and establish a presumption of toxic exposure so former service members can finally claim VA benefits — find out how it could help.
Nevada airports get $42M boost: Nevada’s nine airports secured over $42 million in federal funding to upgrade runways, baggage handling and drainage systems, with Harry Reid International getting the lion’s share — learn what this means for your next trip.
Nevada’s fall color hotspot: Walker River State Recreation Area in Lyon County showcases vibrant riverbank foliage and paddle-friendly views this autumn — find out why it tops the list.
Nevada Task Force 1 deploys: The 47-person Urban Search and Rescue team and four K9s are headed to Kerr County, Texas, to support search, rescue and recovery after catastrophic floods — find out how they’re responding on the ground.
Scaled-back North Tahoe project: Yesterday’s settlement ends 14 years of legal battles, cuts new housing to under 900 bedrooms, swaps the water park for a mountain adventure center and protects sensitive open space — find out what’s changed.
Free fishing and hunting licenses: Nevada kids ages 12–17 can snag a $15 fishing and hunting license free for one year, with nearly 2,000 funded by the Nevada Youth License Fund — find out how to claim yours.
Nevada’s first vet school: Roseman University has submitted its letter of intent to the AVMA Council on Education to develop a four-year DVM program at its Henderson campus, paving the way for the state’s inaugural veterinary college — find out more.
Drought-driven sheep translocation: State wildlife officials teamed with hunters, conservation groups and an outdoor gear firm to airlift 150 desert bighorn sheep, easing forage stress and establishing new herds in Nevada and Utah — find out how.
Other Nevada headlines this week
- Nevada state parks enforce fire restrictions
- States steadily seal eviction records nationwide
- Virtual back-to-school book drive launches in Nevada
- Zenon Foster fights for Muay Thai crown
- Novva launches Reno 60 MW data centre
- NDOT unveils Tropicana Avenue safety pattern
