Is it illegal to pass a school bus in Nevada?

Passing a school bus with flashing red lights is illegal under Nevada law. Drivers must stop when a school bus is stopped with red flashing lights and its stop sign extended, regardless of the direction from which the driver is approaching. If a...

Nevada secures 77-50 win against Louisiana Tech

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Chuck Bailey III scored 24 points as Nevada beat Louisiana Tech 77-50 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. Bailey shot 7 for 11 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Wolf Pack....

MetaOptics Announces Strategic Expansion into the USA with Nevada Incorporation

Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) ("MetaOptics"), a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering metalens technology, is pleased to announce the establishment of its United States entity, MetaOptics Inc. (USA),...

Nevada Hosts Louisiana Tech in Men’s Basketball Season Opener

RENO, Nev. — The Nevada men’s basketball team is set to open its season against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday night at the Lawlor Events Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. PST. This matchup features both teams looking to establish their...

Nevada should invest in kids, not Hollywood | Colleen Westlake

As a mom, grandmother and school board trustee, I believe budgets reflect our values. Right now, Nevada is at risk of sending a clear message that we value Hollywood more than our own classrooms. A proposal before the Legislature would allocate up...

FOIA request sent to University of Nevada-Reno regarding employee compensation data for FY 2025 on Nov 4

FOIA Request to University of Nevada-Reno regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025. The Silver State Times has submitted a formal request under the Nevada Open Records Act seeking detailed records of employee...

FOIA request sent to College of Southern Nevada regarding employee compensation data on November 4, 2025

FOIA Request to College of Southern Nevada regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025. The Silver State Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the College of Southern Nevada. The...

FOIA request sent to Western Nevada College regarding employee compensation data on November 4, 2025

FOIA Request to Western Nevada College regarding state university employee compensation data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Western Nevada College on November 4, 2025, by the Silver State...

FOIA request sent to University of Nevada Las Vegas regarding employee compensation data on November 4, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Nevada Las Vegas regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025. The Silver State Times has submitted a formal request for public records to the University of Nevada Las Vegas under...

Nevada Senate Democrats to push for state-funded food benefits in special session

When a special session of the Nevada Legislature is convened this fall, state Senate Democrats intend to introduce legislation that could provide up to $181 million for an alternative program for nearly half a million Nevadans whose food benefits...

New-look Nevada routs Louisiana Tech in season opener; Pacific up next

Nevada has 10 newcomers on the basketball team, but they looked like a cohesive, seasoned group in the season opener. The Wolf Pack got a strong defensive effort and dominated Louisiana Tech in taking a 77-50 win on Tuesday in front of 7,144 fans...

Nevada adds new data to its heat illness dashboard

Carson City, NV — The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations and Nevada OSHA have updated their heat illness dashboard to include data on the state’s newly implemented heat rule. In effect since April 29, the regulation is aimed at protecting...

EDITORIAL: Zero-based regulation would help Nevada thrive

Many regulations do enhance public safety and other desirable goals. But others are outdated, unworkable or anti-competitive. President Donald Trump insists that his administration eliminate at least two federal regulations for every new one...

Police searching for missing at risk 9-year-old who may have traveled through Nevada

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The FBI is assisting the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is finding a missing at risk 9-year-old girl who may have traveled through Nevada Police are seeking information related to Melodee Buzzard, her mother Ashlee and the car...

Nevada Treasury’s 2026 open enrollment period begins for Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program

The Nevada Treasury has announced the start of the open enrollment period for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, which began on November 1, 2025, and will conclude on April 15, 2026. The structured savings plan program allows Nevada families to...

Franco Nevada results show strong gold price impact

Franco-Nevada posted record quarterly results for Q3 20205, benefitting from a combination of higher gold prices, strong operations, new acquisitions and the sale of Cobre Panama copper concentrate stockpiles....

Nevada National Guard distributing food during government shutdown

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada National Guard has been activated to support food distribution efforts as the government shutdown reaches a historic milestone, tying the record for the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days. State...

Nevada Democrats propose $136M to restore SNAP aid after benefits paused

Should Gov. Joe Lombardo request a special legislative session, Nevada Senate Democrats said Tuesday that they would request up to $136.5 million to create an emergency program that would fully supplement paused federal food stamp benefits through...

Nevada Democratic lawmakers want to introduce SNAP alternative in special session

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Democratic state lawmakers say they want to introduce an alternative to federal food assistance benefits for Nevada during a special session. The Nevada Senate Democratic Caucus announced Tuesday plans for the Nevada Emergency...

Murray's Mailbag, TV edition: Is there silver lining to Nevada having another rough year?

In this week's TV edition of Murray's Mailbag, presented by Laub and Laub, we are answering the following questions: @JOHNWMACKAY1908: The losses for Boise State, UNLV and Hawaii all in the same week were surprising. Is this a case of the Mountain...