Nevada
City of Henderson preparing now for student population to double at Nevada State University
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Nevada State University opened 22 years ago with just 144 students. Last week, they welcomed 7,200 students. In 20 years, they expected to serve 20,000. Plans are being made now to prepare for that massive growth.
A map showing the projected growth over the next couple decades, showing a lot of building around the current school, from the new “University Area Livable Centers Study,” was shared with the Henderson City Council this week.
“It is the city of Henderson’s vision that has continued to propel us forward,” contended Nevada State University President Dr. Derionne Pollard. Dr. Pollard thanking the council this week for acting now to address the schools future needs.
“Our faculty, our students, and our neighbors will have dedicated spaces to live, work, play and thrive,” Dr. Pollard explained.
The City of Henderson, RTC, and the school are all coming together to strategize for future growth of the college area, the heart of Southeast Henderson.
About 1,000 people on campus and in the general area responded to a survey on what they’d like to see happen with more than 450 acres of vacant land. The big goal: a more walkable, bikeable, connected community.
FOX5 went to the campus and asked students who live in student housing what they would like to see.
“Being that it is so like desert-y there are not a lot of shops around like very close to school it would be very nice if there were more…The closest thing is our student cafe…There is nothing in walking distance,” shared LeAsha Bryant, a freshman in the pre-nursing program.
Students agree the roadmap for future development needs to include a much shorter drive to get food.
“Fast food is 15-20 minutes away… To be able to get to the closest store, I’ve got to drive about 15 minutes so it is a bit of a hassle especially on gas,” described Adrianne Almaraz, a sophomore studying English.
There has been push back against development in the general area before. Back in 2022, FOX5 told you about a proposal to open a road between the school and the Mission Hills neighborhood. Neighbors there, especially those with horses, fought against opening the road and more traffic. The road remains blocked off.
The school will hold an event next month on plans for its growth and the growth of the area. Here is what they’ve shared:
We are excited to announce our Nevada State SMART Growth Launch Event that will take place on Thursday, October 24th at 9am.
With more than 450 acres of vacant land in southeast Henderson, Nevada State is poised for transformative development that will enrich our campus, the university community, and the entire state. Our ambitious plan aims to leverage innovative collaborations with the private sector to construct state-of-the-art buildings and other facilities that will support the next generation of Nevada educators, health care professionals, scientists, and other critical workforce roles.
Come join developers, investors, and regional stakeholders for an insightful look at Nevada State and our vision for the future.
RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gfH7J7pH
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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – It’s time to “free your heels” and embrace Tahoe’s winter recreation at the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival on March 7. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or you’re trying to get your feet wet, Saturday’s event is teeming with nature, brews, and camaraderie.
Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is teaming up with Nevada Nordic, Tahoe Multisport, Alibi Ale Works, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation and other local partners in the wondrous Tahoe Meadows, providing attendees a chance to engage with outdoor recreation experts, check out free cross-country and snowshoe rentals, and more.
“We’re excited to see the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival enter its second year, building on last year’s strong community response. In collaboration with our local partners, this event is thoughtfully curated with residents in mind – offering free equipment for the day, expert instruction, locally crafted brews, and other experiences in a welcoming setting,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. “It’s designed to make it easy for residents to get outside, try something new, and bring people together. Events like this reflect the spirit of North Lake Tahoe and what’s possible when our community comes together.”
Along with opportunities to test out free demos and rentals, there will be live music, beer tasting and races.
Tahoe Meadows is known for its gentle trails, and is a popular spot for snowshoeing due to its flat terrain. This event, located near Chickadee Ridge, will offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
This family-friendly event is on the second to last day of the 10-day SnowFest winter festival that’s been taking place in the North Lake Tahoe area. It starts bright and early at 9 a.m. and will close out at 2 p.m.
“Nevada Nordic is thrilled to be a part of SnowFest again this year,” said Meghan Pry, Nevada Nordic Board Member. “We love sharing our passion for cross-country skiing and watching our community grow. We are proud to keep winter recreation accessible by offering free access to our 20km trail network. This is the perfect opportunity for our community to gather together and free our heels!”
For more information about the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival or to check out the SnowFest schedule, visit tahoesnowfest.org.
A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling a remote stretch of central Nevada near Tonopah, including a magnitude 4.0 quake that hit near Warm Springs Tuesday morning.
Seismologists said the activity is typical for Nevada, where clusters of earthquakes can flare up in a concentrated area. “This is a very Nevada-style earthquake sequence. We have these a lot where we just see an uptick in activity in a certain spot,” said Christie Rowe, director of the Nevada Seismological Lab.
The latest magnitude 4.0 quake struck east of Tonopah near Warm Springs. The largest earthquake in the swarm so far has measured a 4.2.
What has stood out to researchers is the fault involved. Rowe said the earthquakes are occurring along a fault stretching along the southern edge of the Monitor and Antelope ranges — and that it was previously unknown to scientists. “We didn’t know this fault was there. It’s a new fault to us — not to the Earth, obviously — but it was previously unknown,” Rowe said.
For now, the earthquakes have remained moderate. Rowe said the lab would not deploy additional temporary sensors unless activity increases to around a magnitude 5 or greater.
Seismologists said they are continuing to watch the swarm closely as Nevada works to bring the ShakeAlert early warning system to the state. The program, already active in neighboring states, can send cellphone alerts seconds before shaking arrives. “For me, it’s a really high priority. That distance to the faults gives us enough time to warn people — and that can make a big difference in reducing injuries and damage,” Rowe said.
Seismologists encouraged anyone who feels shaking to report it through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It” system, saying even small quakes can help scientists better understand Nevada’s seismic activity.
Experts said the swarm is worth monitoring but is not cause for alarm. They noted that earthquakes like the 5.8 that hit near Yerington in December 2024 typically happen in Nevada about every eight to 10 years, and said they will continue monitoring the current activity closely.
Nevada state court is the proper venue for reviewing whether KalshiEX LLC is improperly accepting sports wagers without a license, a federal district court said.
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