Spooky but true: Nevada became a state on Halloween in 1864, but Nevada doesn’t celebrate its birthday on its actual date. Every year, schools and several other state and county entities close to ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — You may have noticed that many public offices are closing for the day on Friday, Oct. 27. That's because state offices are observing Nevada Day, the holiday celebrating the official ...

The FCA golf tournament features course games with baseball tee shot, hula hoop shot, and mulligans. Cost is $500 for a foursome or $125 for a single. The tournament will be scramble format, with ...

In 2025, the Nevada Day state holiday aligns with the actual anniversary of Nevada's admission to the Union, but that's not always the case. This column by former Nevada State archivist Guy Rocha ...

Nevadans will begin celebrating Silver State’s 160th birthday on Friday, Oct. 25, six days before the state’s official founding anniversary on Oct. 31. Here’s a look at what offices are closed in ...

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Nevada Day is on Friday, Oct. 31. Here's a list of what's open, closed and when the parade is. Plus, an interactive quiz on state trivia.

In the crucible that is the Nevada Day celebration in Carson City, one notices bearded faces representing what some might consider rugged chic. It was 161 years ago President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada ...

Happy Nevada Day! We know, the official state-recognized commemoration was Friday. But we’re an old-school print newspaper and still celebrate Oct. 31. One hundred fifty-nine years ago, Nevadans were ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Highs may dip a degree or two over the week, but then it’s back to the 80s for a warm Halloween and Nevada Day on Friday. HEADLINES: Perfectly clear skies to start Monday with cool ...

This year’s Nevada Day Parade will be greeted by cold temperatures. The low Saturday morning is expected to be in the mid-20s. The day is supposed to get up to 58 degrees with partly cloudy skies. The ...