One of the region's worst fears was realized June 24 when the Angora Fire erupted in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., charring more than 3,000 acres, destroying homes and revisiting concerns about national ...

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 ...

The Nevada Appeal is hosting “Meet Your Merchant: Connecting Community with Business” on Saturday, May 17. The event will offer community members a chance to discover new businesses they may not know ...

Along Nevada’s highways and dusty desert trails stand monuments to the past, marking historical moments across the state. Nevada has more than 260 historic markers, and about two dozen are located in ...

The University of Nevada, Reno's Department of History is sponsoring a two-day Nevada Statehood and Constitution symposium in honor of the Nevada sesquicentennial. The theme of the symposium is "All ...

Nevada may be known for neon lights and casino nights, but it’s also a state steeped in rich history and remarkable stories. From engineering marvels to ghost towns and ancient petroglyphs, Nevada’s ...