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The history of UNR traces back to 1862, when congressman Justin Morrill introduced the Land Grant College Act. The goal was to enhance higher education in the United States. But Morrill and his fellow Republicans also wanted to expand knowledge in certain areas.

If you're new to the state or just visiting, you may have been met with eyerolls whenever you try to say Nevada. Nevada is famous for having a name that people constantly mispronounce, and it's easy for locals to tell you're out of place if you utter it wrong.

A Trump-appointed prosecutor has been accused of using her role to benefit her personal interests and creating a staff exodus due to her behavior.

Billionaire buyers circling two of the biggest casino companies on the Las Vegas Strip are raising fresh questions about what comes next for tens of thousands of hospitality jobs in Southern Nevada, especially as more properties experiment with electronic gaming and automation.

From the pronunciation of the state’s name to the existence of nefarious underwater creatures, we’ll fill you in on what’s true, false, or unconfirmed about Nevada.

Paul Laxalt died on August 6, 2018, four days after turning ninety-four. He was both a governor and a U.S. senator. He did a lot to shape modern Nevada, and had a bigger impact on America and the world than many realize. He was known as Tall Paul. Physically, he wasn’t a giant. But he’s a towering figure in our history.

A community that welcomed California travelers north to Las Vegas faces uncertain future.

The family behind Primm Valley Resorts says it is working to revive the fading Nevada gambling hub after mass closure announcements sparked fears that it's about to become a ghost town.