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A 1794 silver dollar believed to be one of the first-ever minted is going up for auction by the owner in Las Vegas. Known as the "Flowing Hair" silver…

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A native Nevadan who made his first trip to the state museum in Carson City when he was 2-years-old before going on to work at…

FALLON, Nev. (AP) — Formal control of a mummified set of tribal remains believed to be some of the oldest in North America has been transferred to a…

A new exhibition at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas provides a glimpse into the public relations savvy of the hotels on the Strip.“Branding Las…

If you’re old enough and you’ve been here long enough, you probably have a Huntridge story.Former Sen. Richard Bryan says he panhandled money to buy a…

Almost a year ago, Karan Feder of the Nevada State Museum spoke with KNPR's State of Nevada about a great donation the museum had received: Costumes from…

Dennis McBride was just a teenager in Boulder City when he started collecting. And he never stopped.He collected material about gay life in Nevada. Over…

One of the longest-running shows in Las Vegas will in February, Ballys announced, as the lights go out for Jubilee. Jubilee has been part of the showgirl…

Photographer Sharon Schafer is passionate about how people relate to animals.In fact, her art, she says, is a “call to action.” She wants people to think…

Many of the musical performances and theatrical productions in Las Vegas are filled with elaborate costumes. Audiences expect that bling and sparkle. It’s…