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3.8 quake in Las Vegas highlights Southern Nevada’s seismic risks

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1 month ago

June 5, 2026

3.8 quake in Las Vegas highlights Southern Nevada’s seismic risks

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A 3.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Thursday afternoon startled residents across the Las Vegas Valley, with reports of shaking felt as far west as Pahrump.

The earthquake occurred shortly before 2 p.m. and was centered about six miles west of Summerlin near the Red Rock Canyon area. According to experts, the quake was relatively shallow, occurring approximately six kilometers (about 4.5 miles) below the surface.

“It was relatively shallow; it was about 6 kilometers and about 4 and a half miles deep. That is a very Nevada-style thing to have happened. We have shallow earthquakes in Nevada. That means for the same magnitude we feel it more at the surface,” said Dr. Christie Rowe, Director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

While Nevada ranks as the third most earthquake-prone state in the nation behind Alaska and California, Dr. Rowe said the location of Thursday’s earthquake came as a surprise.

“This quake was a surprise because we don’t know of any faults in this particular location, but that is actually not uncommon, especially in southern Nevada, because the faults that we know of are the ones that have earthquakes in the recent past, and we have a lot of faults that are out there. We haven’t had an earthquake in a recent past, and so there are always a surprise,” Dr. Rowe added.

Many Southern Nevadans may not realize just how many fault lines exist throughout the region. Experts say several faults run much closer to populated areas than most people think.

“Las Vegas has many fault lines that a lot of people aren’t aware of that any one of them can trigger earthquakes,” Guy DeMarco from The City of Las Vegas Emergency Management team previously shared.

One such fault line is located near the heart of downtown Las Vegas.

“There is actually a fault line that runs right underneath the baseball field where the 51’s used to play,” DeMarco added.

Despite ongoing research, experts say it is still hard to accurately predict when or where the next major earthquake will occur.

“A big one can happen tomorrow, or a big one may not happen for 50-100 years. We really don’t know because fault lines operate on their own time, and they could go at any point. A lot of people assume they don’t happen here,” DeMarco said.

Although no damage or injuries were immediately reported following Thursday’s earthquake, experts caution that seismic activity may continue in the coming hours and days.

“There could be some felt aftershocks every once in a while; one of these earthquakes turns out to be a foreshock, but we don’t know that until a bigger earthquake happens afterward,” Dr. Rowe said.

The earthquake serves as an important reminder for residents to review their emergency preparedness plans.

“The kind of things that we would really worry about is something that is big enough to damage our water supply, maybe take power offline, affect communications. Have some food and water at home and supplies that would help you get through any shortages that might occur after a major earthquake,” Rowe advised.

Nevada is also preparing to implement the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system, similar to the program already operating in California. The system is designed to send alerts to residents seconds before shaking begins, providing valuable time to take protective action.

For now, experts encourage Southern Nevadans to use Thursday’s earthquake as a reminder to be prepared.

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Nevada secures $30 million from generic drugmaker in nationwide antitrust case

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9 hours ago

July 17, 2026

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Nevada secures million from generic drugmaker in nationwide antitrust case

Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Wednesday afternoon that his office has reached a nearly $30 million settlement with drug manufacturer Glenmark.

The settlement is part of a multi-state antitrust case against the generic drug manufacturer. 48 U.S. states and territories allege Glenmark engaged in a conspiracy to artificially inflate prices and reduce competition on the sale of more than 100 medications.

That includes drugs used to treat asthma, cancer and diabetes, among other conditions.

Nevada will distribute $41,000 to impacted agencies and over $13 million to a consumer restitution fund.

Individual Nevadans who bought one of Glenmark’s products between May 2009 and December 2019 may also be eligible for monetary compensation. Members of the public can find more information about eligibility at aggenericdrugs.com.

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Nevada Attorney Gen. Aaron Ford responds to what he calls President Trump’s ‘misleading speech on elections’

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July 17, 2026

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Nevada Attorney Gen. Aaron Ford responds to what he calls President Trump’s ‘misleading speech on elections’

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) – On Thursday, July 16, Nevada Attorney Gen. Aaron Ford responded to President Trump’s “misleading speech on elections.”

“You just watched President Trump attempt to revive conspiracy theories about the 2020 election that have repeatedly been debunked and dismissed by the legal system, independent analyses and state elections officials across the country,” Ford said. “My office fought against these lies from day one, and we successfully defended Nevada’s elections from this ridiculous misinformation.”

Ford said that Trump is trying to bring this topic back to life.

“He does not care that Americans are tired,” Ford said. “He does not care that Nevadans are more concerned with the economic impacts of his illegal tariffs and his disastrous foreign policy. He does not care that Nevadans are worried about his unchecked and dangerous immigration enforcement strategies. He does not care that Nevadans are upset about his attempts to abuse taxpayer dollars to create a personal slush fund through the IRS.”

Ford said Trump is trying to lay the groundwork to make a case to allow federal interference in Nevada’s elections.

“Trump has attempted to illegally interfere with the rights of states to conduct their elections, a right, to be clear, that is enshrined in the Constitution,“ Ford said. ”It is the sovereign right of Nevada and all other states to run their elections. Full stop.”

Ford said his office has always acted swiftly to investigate any allegations of voter fraud.

“Our elections have systems in place to ensure that only eligible people vote and attempts to vote fraudulently can be detected and prosecuted,” Ford said. “Since my time as attorney general, the system has worked, and we’ve prosecuted cases of voter fraud.”

Contrary to the lies that Trump continues to peddle, Ford said, the only threat to our elections is his inability to accept his loss.

“He’s still shopping around for someone, anyone, to tell him he won,” Ford said. “His inability to accept the results of past elections and his fragile ego are driving his desire to seize control of future elections. Our country deserves better.”

Ford said Nevadans are not going to stand idly by while Trump attempts to sow doubt, lies, and confusion about the midterm election. He added that the Secretary of State’s office does an impeccable job at administering Nevada’s elections.

“I will continue to use all of my office’s power to stand up against President Trump’s attempts to illegally expand federal power and interfere with states’ rights,” Ford said. “Nevada’s elections are safe and secure.”

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Rural Nevada ice cream shop named best in the state by Yelp

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1 day ago

July 16, 2026

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Rural Nevada ice cream shop named best in the state by Yelp

When foodies think of the best ice cream in Nevada, their minds might immediately go to the world-class eateries in Las Vegas or the independent dessert shops in Reno. As it turns out (or at least according to Yelp) the best ice cream isn’t in either of Nevada’s most urban areas.

Last year, Yelp released its list of 100 best U.S. ice cream shops ahead of National Ice Cream Day on July 20, naming one rural spot as the best place to get a frozen treat in the entire state.

Luckily for Renoites, the best ice cream spot in Nevada isn’t far away. Here’s a look at the only Silver State location that made the list.

What is the best ice cream shop in Nevada?

Steve’s Homemade Ice Cream in Fernley was the only Nevada location to make Yelp’s best ice cream spots list. Steve’s is at 1360 US Hwy. 95A N., Suite 5, or just off the second highway exit going into Fernley from Reno, in the outdoor mall across the street from the Starbucks.

Yelp reviewers appreciated Steve’s variety of homemade ice cream flavors, the shop’s cleanliness and aesthetic appeal, and the owner’s friendliness.

How did Yelp make its Top 100 Best Ice Cream Shops list?

Yelp used the reviews of businesses in the ice cream category, then used factors such as the total volume of ratings and reviews to create its “all-time list of the Top 100 Ice Cream Spots in the U.S..”