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Silver medallion minted for Nevada’s 150th anniversary

In preparation for Nevada’s sesquicentennial on Oct. 31 this year, Nevada has new commemorative coins and Gov. Brian Sandoval minted the first medallion in the third of a series celebrating the 150th anniversary of the silver state.

 
Elko rancher, others ride grazing petition to Nevada governor

Elko County rancher Grant Gerber and about 40 others rode up to the grounds of the state Capitol on horseback Friday to present Gov. Brian Sandoval with a petition calling attention to the plight of Nevada ranchers in their ongoing fight with federal authorities over grazing on public lands.

 
Panel: Nevada margins tax proposal leaves many unanswered questions

If Nevada voters approve a proposed 2 percent margins tax on business in November, there will be a lot of uncertainty about which companies will be taxed and whether the $750,000 annual revenue raised will really be used to increase education funding, experts said Monday.

 
Reno wildfire 5 percent contained; homes safe

The fire that broke out Saturday night above the foothills in southwest Reno had burned more than a square mile of timber, grass and mountain brush by Monday morning.

 
Latest medallion unveiled for Nevada’s 150th birthday

Nearly 5,000 students have spoken and the third medallion for Nevada’s sesquicentennial will feature three iconic images: the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, the Reno Arch and “Wendover Will.” The design was unveiled Wednesday by the Nevada 150 Commission.

 
Possible charges against Utah ATV protest riders

The Bureau of Land Management has begun an investigation that could lead to charges against nearly 50 people who rode ATVs on an off-limits trail last weekend in Utah to show their displeasure with the federal government.

 
Facebook leads police to kidnap suspect in Northern Nevada

Police used social media to track a kidnapping suspect from the San Francisco Bay Area to a hotel-casino in Northern Nevada where he was arrested on kidnapping, assault and pornography charges.