CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 12 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following statement in response to a letter from Nye County Republican Chairman Chris Zimmerman: "As we have learned last week, words may lead to actions, and both have consequences," said AG Ford. "Those peddling conspiracy theories and lies must take personal responsibility for their words and the consequences of pushing these lies on a public looking for guidance. This includes the leader of a local political or  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, condemning the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol and stating such actions cannot be allowed to go unchecked. * * * To: The Honorable Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorn  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 12 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a broad coalition of 48 attorneys generals urging federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse. The coalition specifically seeks a progress report regarding recent steps taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to combat the opioid crisis, given the new authorities Congress granted the agency in 201  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 13 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following statement: * * * As a member of law enforcement and tier one vaccinations, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford received his COVID-19 vaccination yesterday. He has the following message for all Nevadans: "Stopping a pandemic requires everyone's help," said AG Ford. "Vaccines work hand in hand with your immune system to help your body fight the COVID-19 virus if you're exposed. "Wearing masks and soc  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: In advance of the presidential inauguration on January 20th and subsequent federal warnings of potential activity at state capitols, Governor Steve Sisolak has ordered the Nevada National Guard to assemble a quick response unit within the State to support ongoing interagency law enforcement efforts, as necessary. In additional to the Nevada National Guard, the Nevada Department of Public Safety (  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 16 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: With the Small Business Administration resuming their Paycheck Protection Program earlier this week, and other organizations such as Prestamos CDFI joining in to offer other forgivable loan programs, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls with representatives from these organizations and other lenders, as well as Extension experts, explaining eligibility, the application process and othe  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 15 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emerg  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 12 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news on Jan. 11: Every year, Sierra Nevada Corporation throws holiday parties and hosts year-end meetings in its locations nationwide, but to comply with gathering limits and to protect the health and safety of its employees, this year's parties and meetings were canceled. Nonetheless, the aerospace and national security company based in Sparks, Nev. found a way to embrace the giving spirit of the season by redirecting their  more

DAVIS, California, Jan. 14 (TNSJou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: California's drought of 2012-2016 killed millions of trees in the Sierra Nevada -- mostly by way of a bark beetle epidemic -- leaving a forest canopy full of dry needles. A study published from the University of California, Davis, and the U.S. Forest Service helps answer concerns about what effect dense, dead foliage could have on subsequent wildfires and their burn severity. In the study, pub  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 13 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: As part of the Green Industry Continuing Education Series, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering a series of online, entry-level classes for those wishing to become Nursery Worker Certified. The workshops will include topics important to green-industry professionals, including landscapers, nursery workers and groundskeepers. "We're excited to offer Green Industry Training in February to those who are lookin  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 7 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: The impressive record of investment by Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. in the infrastructure for science and research at the University of Nevada, Reno continues with gifts made in the latter half of 2020. Hitchcock's recent gifts are directed to enhance equipment and infrastructure, and include: * Expanded data storage and data backup capacity, to address a need expressed by faculty and researchers. The project is a co  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 16 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: The Human Paleoecology and Archaeometry Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno recently conducted radiocarbon analysis of Datura wrightii quids (chewed up materials) to determine the chronology of the quids and when the Pinwheel Cave in southern California where the quids were found, was last visited. The lab, led by Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts Christopher Jazwa, pe  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 12 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: Three Reynolds School of Journalism faculty members have been granted tenure by the University of Nevada, Reno. Benjamin Birkinbine, Laura Crosswell and Patrick File will be tenured and promoted to associate professor, effective July 1, 2021. "The grant of tenure and promotion represents a significant achievement for a faculty member," Al Stavitsky, dean of the Reynolds School, said. "It recognizes dedication and effe  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 14 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: The College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, will host Vision 2021: The Nevada Economic Forecast Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, as part of the College's continued efforts to support the economic development and growth of the state's economy. "The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Nevada's economy in a number of unprecedented and difficult-to-predict ways," Frederick Steinmann, assistant professor in the Col  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 14 (TNSGra) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: The UNLV School of Public Health was awarded a $1.7 million grant from the State of Nevada to continue its COVID-19 contract tracing efforts in collaboration with the Southern Nevada Health District. This grant extends the partnership launched in the fall with an initial $3.4 million commitment from the state. Through the program, 200 university students have been hired and trai  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release on Jan. 12: The UNLV College of Fine Arts is excited to announce the 17th Annual College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame gala celebration, originally postponed due to the pandemic, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. This year, the university honors both 2020 and 2021 recipients. Honorees include the 2021 inductee actress and Hollywood legend Ann-Margret, and the 2020 ind  more