Nevada

When it comes to fun states, there can be only one #1. I know this will come as a shock to you, but it isn't Idaho. And, yes, that is me being sarcastic again. The good news is you don't have to travel far to be in the funnest state ever.

I’m not surprised Nevada is listed by WalletHub as the most gambling addicted state.

Source: WalletHub Idaho finishes in the middle of the pack when it comes to children’s healthcare.

It's been a little quiet on the earthquake front in our part of America lately. But, no longer. An earthquake just occurred that was centered squarely in Elko, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A defense attorney for an Idaho man standing trial in an armed standoff involving Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy told a federal jury that his client came to Nevada to exercise his First Amendment right, using the Second Amendment.

Someone has done something terrible at the Mustang Monument Wild Horse Preserve near Wells, Nevada. Vandals have caused damage that has resulted in the death of wild horses there.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The National Park Service says its rangers are focusing on traffic safety patrols at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area after another fatal crash.

When it comes to credit troubles, Idaho has neighbors among the best and among the worst.

My wife is an X-Files fan. Always has been and probably always will be. She's been re-watching all of the seasons of the show recently and I have to admit that my jaw dropped when one episode portrays itself as starting in Buhl, Idaho and ending around Elko, Nevada.

It's about time this part of the country is getting recognized. One of (if not THE) most underrated areas in the country just got called out as being one of the most peaceful places in America.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Travelers intending to head south on Highway 93 into Nevada will need to make alternate plans. The roadway is blocked by flooding in several areas from Wells to Jackpot. The crossing of the Salmon Falls Creek near Jackpot has completely covered the highway and rest area...

My momma used to tell me that if I couldn't say something positive, to not say anything at all. So, when I saw where Idaho ranked when it comes to education, what to say? Well, at least we're not last.

Have you ever abused amused yourself by looking for an available home in Jackpot, Nevada? I have gone to Zillow and done a search just for fun and found nothing in that area. That's why I was shocked this time to find a Jackpot home that you can actually buy.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The new year is bringing some new laws for Nevadans. Recreational marijuana use will be legal for people 21 and over starting January 1 after voters approved a ballot initiative in November.

DENVER (AP) — A Republican lawmaker is assailing a list of proposals for limiting Western mining to protect the vulnerable sage grouse, while an environmental group says  it's a chance for the new administration to help with conservation.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The head of the University of Nevada's Seismological Laboratory says a trio of significant earthquakes that struck a remote area along the Sierra's eastern front early Wednesday were big enough to cause as much as $1 billion damage if they'd been centered beneath a big city.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — State wildlife officials say a Canadian man who admitted to killing federally protected golden eagles has been ordered to pay nearly $3,000 in fines and penalties.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Barack Obama has designated two new national monuments in Utah and Nevada at sites that have become key flashpoints over public land in the U.S. West.

There are a lot of people (or so we're told) that secretly applied for a medical marijuana dispensary in Nevada. Funny thing happened, though. It's not a secret anymore.

Our area has been rocking this week and not in a good way. Multiple earthquakes have been reported with two in Southern Idaho and even more in Nevada.