North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown has deep roots in the valley and is making history as the first Black mayor in ...

To many he was Nevada’s longtime state archivist. For others, he was “Rocko,” a crackshot softball player with a mean pitch. For Victoria Rocha, however, he was simply “dad.” Guy Rocha, a historian ...

Friends of the Nevada State Museum invites community members to share Nevada’s rich history and natural wonders with a growing number of visitors from around the world. Volunteers play a role in the ...

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 ...

February is Black History Month — a time to honor and celebrate Black history, culture, and community. This annual observance recognizes the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our ...

One-on-one interview with Claytee White, Director, Oral History Research Center, UNLV Libraries Oral History Research Center Director Claytee White shares stories people have told her over the years ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Did you know Nevada is considered to be one of the most seismically active states in the country? The Silver State is no stranger to earthquakes. “Prior to 1960, Nevada had many ...

Celebrate Black History Month with events at the University of Nevada, Reno that honor Black culture, foster connection, and build community throughout February.

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 mid-1980s. I don’t recall why or how I encountered him — probably checking some ...