$160M fall in projected Nevada education funding raises questions about program expansion

Nevada’s main budget fund for K-12 education is expected to bring in about $160 million less in revenue for the upcoming budget cycle than projected at the start of the year, raising questions about how much the Legislature can do to expand education …

OPINION: Pass the Novocain: Nevada Economic Forum predicts a strong chance of pain

Nevada legislators for weeks have waited like root-canal patients for the projections that were delivered at Thursday’s Economic Forum. The lawmakers anticipated pain, but no one knew just how much to expect. What they heard through their groans and …

Report: Nevada's school funding gains fail the test

Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 2 a.m. Nevada continues to face significant educational funding challenges, according to the National Education Association’s newly released “Rankings of the States 2024 and Estimates of School Statistics 2025” report. The findings …

Education, economy take center stage early as Nevada’s gubernatorial race for 2026 unfolds

Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 2 a.m. Nevada’s 2026 governor’s race is already heating up, with candidates from both parties staking early claims on economic recovery and education reform — a full 18 months before voters head to the polls. Gov. Joe Lombardo’s …

Sean Yamaguchi walks it off as Nevada baseball takes series from Fresno State

Nevada clawed its way back from an early four-run deficit, and Sean Yamaguchi put the cap on the comeback, slamming a two-out, walk-off home run to give the Wolf Pack the series with a 6-5 win over Fresno State. The win brings Nevada (27-19, 14-9 MW) …

Nevada's 8-0 win over CSU secures outright Mountain West championship

NEVADA VIEWS: A wake-up call on education

Nevada recently welcomed U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon as part of her promise to visit all 50 states. Her stop was far more than symbolic. It marked a critical moment for education in our state and underscored the urgent need for bold, student- …

Nevada softball shines on senior day en route to 40th win of 2025 season

Nevada softball seniors went five-for-eight with four RBI, a triple, and a home run in the Pack’s 40th win of the season. 40 wins in a season are tied for the second most in Wolf Pack history, and they tie 2008 for the most wins heading into the postseason …

Forget the politics, Nevada still has a warm welcome for explorers and dreamers

The Silver State’s history, culture and natural beauty transcends divisions Stunning landscape at Cathedral Gorge. Photo: Travel Nevada/Susan Mowers Today at 03:30 Last week, as US president ­Donald Trump’s 100th day in office approached, I took a road …

Potent low pressure system drops into Southern Nevada

A big change is underway in Southern Nevada as low pressure dives into the Desert Southwest. Scattered showers, gusty conditions and isolated t-storms will continue rolling through Clark County for the next few days as part of this system. So far, not a …