Ophir Hill fire district looks to combine with Nevada County Consolidated Fire District

NCCFD board to discuss annual district report The Nevada County Consolidated Fire District (NCCFD) board will discuss and possibly take action on the inclusion of Ophir Hill Fire Protection District during their upcoming Thursday night meeting. The …

How the Senate's 'big, beautiful bill' will affect Nevada

Senate committees have released their portions of a Republican megabill that could have major implications for Nevada, offering tweaks that are somewhat more favorable to the state on clean energy tax credits and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …

Come on get happy: 'Happy' art welcomes travelers to Nevada County

If you’ve ever traveled east on the Golden Center Freeway near Dorsey Drive, there’s little doubt that you have recognized the “Happy” art that is displayed roadside courtesy of Old Barn Self Storage. Since 2007, the “Happy” art has served as a beacon of …

Latino Caucus criticize Lombardo vetoing bills targeting Nevada’s Latino communities

The Nevada Latino Caucus criticized Governor Joe Lombardo for vetoing bills aimed at protecting the state's Latino and immigrant communities. The Republican governor vetoed seven bills addressing these concerns. Assemblymember Selena Torres-Fossett …

Nevada County Police Blotter: Raccoon attack on dog reported

Grass Valley Police Department 9:30 a.m. – A manager from a Neal Street business reported a subject stealing a watermelon every day and smashing it on the ground behind the store. The manager advised that the subject had already been 86’d from the property …

Nevada County Captures: St John’s Wort in full bloom

SUBMIT A PHOTO Have you captured the faces, places and events of our lovely community? Need help finding a lost pet? Then submit your photos to The Union’s “Nevada County Captures” page to be published in our print and online editions. Send submissions to …

Nevada's only preschool for blind children faces closure due to state budget cuts

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada Blind Children's Foundation's Learning Center, the only preschool in the state specifically designed for blind and visually impaired children, is facing an uncertain future due to unexpected state budget cuts. The …

ONLY ON FOX5: Nevada leaders react to tragedy in Minnesota

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - It took almost no time for the shockwaves surrounding the Minnesota attacks to travel all the way to Nevada. Now state lawmakers tell FOX5, they most definitely felt it and its impact on their own well-being. “One of the first …

Nevada leaders react to tragedy in Minnesota

Nevada joins National Heat Week to push for worker protections against extreme heat

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada is participating in National Heat Week, advocating for urgent protections for workers exposed to dangerous heat conditions. A panel discussion is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 4440 East Washington Avenue. The event will …