Nevada has zero rent control laws. These storage unit renters are aiming to change that

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Storage units in Nevada may seem like a clever solution to a downsizing problem, but not so much when rents for your space keep going up. In Nevada, there is no limit on how much storage companies can charge, and no ruless are in place …

Nevada has 4th highest average tax return. How does your household stack up?

Nevada ranked high on the list for average federal tax refunds, according to the latest data from the IRS. Nevada refunds averaged $3,643 in 2022, the most recent year with available data, according to travel advice website Upgraded Points. That put the …

Tax Day food deals in Nevada: Krispy Kreme, Burger King, more

Tax Day is tomorrow, April 15. Restaurant chains across the country are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the occasion. Whether you've already filed your taxes and are waiting on your tax refund, or need to file a tax extension, …

‘Reba’s law’ revived in Nevada Legislature to strengthen animal cruelty penalties

Opinion: Nevada should lead on autonomous trucking, not legislate it away

By Jeff Farrah, CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Nevada has long been a leader in transportation innovation. More than a decade ago, it became one of the first states to create a legal framework for the safe testing and deployment of …

Southern Nevada set for ‘lean water year,’ while northern Nevada snowpack in ‘good shape’

Water officials have raised concerns about anticipated water levels in Southern Nevada this summer, following a disappointing winter snowpack that threatens to stall progress made during last year’s wetter-than-average season. Snowpack in the Upper …

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Opens New Thrift Store and Donation Center on Craig Road in North Las Vegas

Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) opened a new retail thrift store on Craig Road at Revere in North Las Vegas on Friday, April 11. The Goodwill Craig Road Store offers tens of thousands of unique clothing, housewares, electronics, and other items …

The ultimate guide to Easter egg hunts in Reno, Sparks and Northern Nevada

Local Easter egg hunters will have more than a dozen hunts to choose from in Reno-Sparks this Easter weekend, from the ski slopes to ballparks. Check out the list below. (If your event isn't listed, email bmcginness@rgj.com.) Friday, April 18 6 p.m.: …

Beavers released into Sierra Nevada thriving, benefitting local ecology

A group of beavers reintroduced into their historic Sierra Nevada habitat last year are thriving, reproducing and working fast to strengthen their new homes against droughts and wildfires, state wildlife officials have announced. The California Department …

Losing ticket: Effort to create Nevada Lottery dies in legislature

Nevada doesn’t have the lucky numbers, after all. An effort to establish a Nevada Lottery died in the state’s Legislature when the 63-member body did not pick up the resolution before its first major deadline. Assembly Joint Resolution 5 proposed a …