A study finds that Nevada climbed five spots, to 42nd, in an annual ranking comparing states, residents and health. The 2011 America’s Health Rankings was released Tuesday by United Health Foundation, along with the American Public Health Association and Partnership …
Federal environmental regulators have fined a Nevada company $79,500 for mishandling the storage of hazardous waste at a facility in Fernley. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the fine late Wednesday against 21st Century Environmental Management of Nevada LLC. EPA …
Some of the worst winds in years blasted through California this week, with the brunt off the gusts felt overnight on Wednedsday, sweeping through canyons, gusting up to 97 mph, and toppling trees and trucks while knocking out power to …
One of the worst fires in Nevada’s history was nearly a perfect storm of unfavorable conditions and unfortunate circumstances, and both the state’s governor and top insurance regulator praised insurance carriers in the state for their quick response. Reno Fire …
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Friday declared a state of emergency associated with the Caughlin Ranch fire, which has so far reportedly destroyed 20 structures, forced 9,500 people from their homes and was blamed for the death of one man. …
Authorities have arrested two teens on felony third-degree arson charges as firefighters continue battling a wildfire burning about 3 square miles south of Gardnerville, Nev. Douglas County Sheriff’s officials say two 15-year-old boys were taken into custody Wednesday after allegedly …
Nevada’s State Business & Industry Director Terry Johnson today announced that two agencies within his department will see a change in leadership. Division of Insurance Commissioner Brett J. Barratt has resigned his post, effective August 12. He will be relocating …
Proposed Nevada construction defect lawsuit reforms that were criticized as “window dressing” by the building industry died in the Senate. AB401 sponsored by Democratic Assembly Speaker John Oceguera failed on 9-12 vote. The bill would have set a three-year statute …
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed AB23 enacting the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC). With the addition of Nevada, the IIPRC now has 39 states that have joined the compact, representing more than two-thirds of the nationwide asset-based insurance …
McMullen Insurance Agency of Elko, Nev., has joined the ISU Network. The agency was established in 1952 by Hugh D. McMullen and is currently owned by his son H. Russell McMullen and Russ’ wife, Anne. The agency provides personal, commercial …
