I think the first time I met Guy Rocha was shortly after I had gone to work for the Nevada Commission on Tourism in the ...

With Labor Day weekend upon us, it’s the perfect opportunity to plan a Nevada-centric trip that includes Nevada State Museums. Wander through space and time to explore the rich history of Nevada—from ...

A three-book series contains the history of some 69 railroads, both large and small, that have operated in the Silver State.

Nevada may be known for neon lights and casino nights, but it’s also a state steeped in rich history and remarkable stories. From engineering marvels to ghost towns and ancient petroglyphs, Nevada’s ...

The Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno recently received a donation from former Nevada Senator Richard Bryan to establish the Oscar W. Bryan Endowment for the History of Nevada.

The history of Nevada is endlessly interesting, especially for this week's In Person guest. We talk with Michael Green, a man who has spent his adult life studying, researching and teaching Nevada's ...

Nevada is known for its desert bighorn sheep — the official state animal — and the desert tortoise, its official reptile. But there are other official designations that are lesser known, including a ...

There is plenty of history to uncover on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. One of the sculpted sentinels on that campus has sat there since June 10, 1908. It's the statue of John Mackay, a renown ...

In Nevada, voters can cast a ballot for 'None of These Candidates' in statewide election races. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson Over the course of Nevada history, no one party has dominated the state’s ...

Over the course of Nevada history, no one party has dominated the state’s politics, and its electorate has remained surprisingly balanced in its political leanings. Since becoming a state in 1864, ...