The real meaning behind your state's nickname — and where it actually came from

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.
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Extreme heat wave threatens California’s already meager snowpack

A punishing early-spring heat wave is bearing down on California, threatening to strip away what little snowpack the Sierra Nevada has managed to accumulate during a disappointing water year.

The Illinois primary is next in the midterm election cycle. Here's what to expect, plus the biggest races to look out for as control of Congress hangs in the balance.

The midterm elections are officially underway. They kicked off with a bang earlier this month in Texas, with high-stakes ...
TheNewsMarket

From River Views to Desert Trails: Experience Spring in Nevada’s Hidden Gems Just Beyond Las Vegas

Golf, Live Entertainment, Dinner Cruises and More Await in Laughlin, Mesquite, and Boulder City, Nevada LAS VEGAS — Offering a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation and entertainment, ...

Map Shows New States Where Americans Are Retiring

While Florida had the highest volume of interstate moves last year, the biggest net gain went to another state—South Carolina ...
Money Talks News on MSN

Forget offshore accounts: How to use a domestic tax haven for retirement

Hint: You do not need a passport to legally protect your wealth.

Red Rock hydropower proposal ‘simply does not align’ with conservation goals, water officials say

A proposal to build a hydroelectric power plant near the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area won preliminary approval from federal regulators earlier this month. The Desert Bloom Project is a ...

Nevada frozen pizza trends, according to Instacart data

In honor of National Pi Day (March 13), Instacart looked into one of Nevada and America's favorite pies by digging into its 2025 frozen pizza ordering data to uncover how consumers across the country ...

Not sure how to vote in the 2026 Nevada election? Here's where to start

Today is the last day for candidates to file to run in the 2026 election. Here's what voters need to know about registering, ...

As a Nevada local, I always tell people to skip Las Vegas — these 3 destinations are so much better

As a Nevada local, I tell first-time visitors and tourists to skip Las Vegas and go to better places in the state, like Lake ...
Nevada Appeal

CAMPO saves nearly a million in grant funding for future decision

Two Carson City road projects got a boost in federal funding Wednesday from the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Nevada used DMV weight data to count overweight SNAP recipients

The true share of overweight SNAP recipients could be higher, since the analysis assumes accurate weight reporting to the DMV. That said, other health data show that roughly six in ten Nevada adults ...