Jessica Sterling

Silver Belle dressed in holiday style on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol

Over the 28 days between harvest and arrival in D.C., the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will visit 9 states and make 13 stops in selected cities.

Tuesday is your chance to see The Peoples’ Tree in LV as it travels across the country on a Whistlestop Tour.

This week we celebrate the 85th annual National Newspaper Week, spotlighting the importance of local journalism.

What specifications narrowed the selection of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree? Learn about how LiDAR technology helped with the decision-making process.

PHOTOS: Residents of all ages gathered to dream, inspire and represent this Silver State that we call home.

10,000 ornaments are needed to decorate “The People’s Tree” and yours will be one of them.

Follow along with western pride, wonder and awe of this historic tradition.