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Another 3/10 of an inch of precipitation yesterday with more in the forecast over the weekend. Look for sun and clouds today, the high 47 degrees.
Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine is urging residents to start 2026 by checking for unclaimed money that may already belong to them. The State Treasury is currently holding more than one billion dollars in unclaimed property owed to Nevadans.
That money includes forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payments, and utility deposits, often left behind after moves or name changes. The treasury holds the funds until they’re claimed and works to reunite owners or their heirs with the money.
Searching is free and easy. Nevadans can check for unclaimed property at NVUP.gov.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports several incidents from New Year's Eve Wednesday
Deputies are investigating a burglary in the county involving a firearm stolen from a vehicle at a residence. In the city, deputies responded to a call about an individual refusing to leave a home; the subject left at the homeowner’s request.
A welfare check was also conducted after concern was raised about a county resident. Deputies made contact and confirmed the individual was safe.
Two arrests were made in the city. Thirty-five-year-old Devlon Harrison of Ely was arrested following a traffic stop on charges including DUI, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, driving on a suspended license, and an improper turn. Thirty-three-year-old Jose Aguayo of West Jordan, Utah, was arrested during foot patrol at a local bar on drug possession and use charges. Both are innocent until convicted in a court of law.
Deputies also cleared a fire alarm at a city hotel, finding no issues, and located a missing juvenile, who was returned to a parent and referred to juvenile probation.
Nonpartisan voters continue to grow as Nevada’s largest voting bloc, and recent changes to the voter registration process appear to be accelerating that trend.
Starting this year, voters registering at the DMV can no longer choose a political party on the spot. Instead, they are mailed a separate form, and anyone who does not respond is automatically registered as nonpartisan. As a result, more than 90 percent of new voters in Clark County this year registered without a party, with similar numbers in Washoe County.
State officials say the change may inflate nonpartisan numbers and add extra steps for voters, but party leaders say it is unlikely to significantly disrupt campaign operations ahead of the 2026 elections. A few weeks after you go to the DMV, be sure to check your voter registration to make sure you’re still registered to the political party of your choice.
As 2025 came to a close, Governor Joe Lombardo highlighted what his administration said were major accomplishments over the past year.
In a year-end statement, Lombardo pointed to expanded attainable housing, public safety reforms, and education accountability measures, along with efforts to improve access to affordable health care and modernize state government. The governor also cited economic growth, including billions in private investment, thousands of new jobs, expanded broadband access, and tax and regulatory reductions for businesses.
Lombardo said his administration focused on “policies over politics” in 2025 and planned to continue prioritizing safer communities, stronger schools, and a more affordable cost of living for Nevada families in 2026.
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the appointment of Britta Appel as the new director of the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology, succeeding Brian Mitchell.
Lombardo thanked Mitchell for his years of service, crediting his leadership with expanding reliable and affordable high-speed internet across Nevada. Mitchell called it an honor to serve and said he looks forward to seeing OSIT’s work continue under new leadership.
The governor praised Appel’s experience in broadband planning and policy, saying her leadership will help the state reach its connectivity goals. Appel, who joined OSIT at its creation in 2015 and most recently served as deputy director, will officially begin her new role January fifth.
Nevada continues to rank last in the nation for youth sports participation, and experts warn rising costs and extreme heat could make the problem worse.
Kate Reynolds at the Nevada Independent cites New data showing just 46 percent of Nevada children ages six to seventeen play on a sports team, compared to nearly 57 percent nationwide. Parents cite high fees, scheduling challenges, and summer heat as major barriers. Families now spend about one thousand dollars a year on a child’s primary sport, and Nevada does not waive school sports fees for low-income students.
Researchers say the state’s service-industry work schedules and limited transportation also limit access. Advocates warn low participation contributes to poorer physical and mental health outcomes among Nevada youth, and say expanding affordable, accessible sports could help reverse the trend.
Skywatchers in Northern Nevada can catch the Quadrantids (kwah-DRAN-tids) meteor shower over the next few nights, with peak viewing late tonight into early morning.
The Quadrantids are known for bright fireballs and fast streaks across the sky, though the peak is brief. Astronomers recommend heading away from city lights and looking toward the northern sky after midnight.
Moonlight and cloudy skies may limit visibility this year, but experts say patient viewers could still spot several meteors per hour under clear, dark skies.