Happy Nevada Day Wolf Pack! Tomorrow, we celebrate more than just the 161st anniversary of Nevada becoming the 36th state in our great nation — we celebrate the spirit, resilience, and innovation that ...

In 2025, the Nevada Day state holiday aligns with the actual anniversary of Nevada's admission to the Union, but that's not always the case. This column by former Nevada State archivist Guy Rocha ...

It's almost Nevada Day. The upcoming holiday honors the creation of the Silver State, which took place on Oct. 31, 1864, when Nevada became the 36th state in the midst of the Civil War. Each year, the ...

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