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Water looms as key issue for Nevada Legislature

CARSON CITY — State lawmakers got a crash course Tuesday on Nevada’s complicated water laws as they prepare to consider several bills dealing with the most precious resource in the driest state in the nation.

While improving, Nye among driest area in the state

Almost all of Nye County is in an extremely dry area when compared to the rest of the state, the latest data from the Western Regional Climate Center shows.

Nevada hearings begin on minimum wage fights

CARSON CITY — Business owners and low-wage workers jammed hearing rooms in both ends of the state Wednesday to face off over a bill to raise Nevada’s minimum wage.

Johnnie Curve upgrade part of $8.7M NDOT project

The Nevada Department of Transportation will undertake $8.7 million in highway improvements in Nye County, according to a press release.

Collectibles to be found at unclaimed property auction

CARSON CITY — It’s too late for Valentine’s Day, but you can shop for next year’s gift at the state treasurer office’s second annual online auction of unclaimed property.

NHP warns of phone scam

The Nevada Highway Patrol issued a scam alert Wednesday warning of fraudulent callers soliciting donations and making threats on the behalf of state trooper organizations.

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