Can you smoke marijuana in your backyard in Nevada?

Nevada law permits the consumption of cannabis on private property so long as the property owner has not prohibited it. Creating excessive odors could violate local anti-nuisance ordinances, though “odor nuisances” are defined differently by each city. In …

Nevada Leaders Scoff at ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Passage

Posted on July 2, 2025 (Carson City, NV) — As expected, the Senate’s passage of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” garnered negative reactions from Nevada Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez-Masto. Rosen said the bill takes away health care …

Nevada state entomologist says goodbye… for now

A 14-year-old granddaughter will keep him busy. Season tickets to the Wolf Pack will keep him busy. Travel will keep him busy. It’s not like he’s saying goodbye to the beetles and bees and thrips that populate the state. He’s just saying goodbye to his …

Summer reading: Nevada authors and booksellers recommend great books

Mike has been a producer for State of Nevada since 2019. He produces — and occasionally hosts — segments covering entertainment, gaming & tourism, sports, health, Nevada’s marijuana industry, and other areas of Nevada life.

Which Nevada lawmakers bucked their own party the most in the 2025 session?

A significant majority of all votes cast in Nevada’s 2025 legislative session were unanimous or along party lines. But a much smaller share of the more than 40,000 votes cast during the session involved a legislator voting against a majority of their party …

Digging in: Miriam Morris helps beautify Nevada City public spaces

Miriam Morris wasn’t asked to maintain Calanan Park in Nevada City, just as she wasn’t asked to look after the floral strip in front of the Nevada City Post Office nor multiple trees and locations on Argall Way. Out of the goodness of her heart and her …

Nevada County Police Blotter: Return of the reported watermelon smashing thief

Grass Valley Police Department 6:44 a.m. – A 911 caller from Dorsey Drive requested to have her husband removed from her apartment because he wanted her to give him $700. 8:28 a.m. – A reporting party from Bank Street reported she was charged by a dog. The …

Lease inked; construction on Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital starts in ’26

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | 2 a.m. A milestone for Nevada families moved closer to reality as Intermountain Health, the Gardner Group and the UNLV Research Foundation completed a land lease agreement for the state’s first stand-alone children’s hospital at …

Best Internet Providers in Reno, Nevada

What is the best internet provider in Reno? CNET recommends AT&T as the best internet provider for most Reno households thanks to its strong combination of solid speeds, affordable pricing and connectivity options, including Internet Air, Fiber and 5G. …

New Nevada laws go into effect July 1