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NPA condemns removal of journalists who refused to accept unconstitutional reporting conditions.   The Nevada Press Association is deeply troubled by the removal of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and a photographer from a Clark County courtroom Wednesday after they declined to accept a judge’s condition restricting what they may report, …

PRESS RELEASE – 2025 NPA Officers Elected The Nevada Press Association (NPA) has elected a new slate of officers and directors to lead the organization through the 2025–2027 term. Bob Conrad, publisher of This Is Reno, will serve as President, bringing extensive media experience and legislative expertise to the role. …

Nancy Streets dedicated more than 40 years to community journalism, earning statewide respect for her innovation in advertising, leadership, and service to local newspapers. Her work strengthened the business side of newsrooms and brought essential content to readers in Sparks, Virginia City, and Elko. She began her career at the …

Steve Sebelius has been a pillar of Nevada political journalism for more than 30 years. As a reporter, editor, and columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas CityLife, and Las Vegas Review-Journal, he set the standard for political coverage with his accuracy, fairness, and insight. His sharp analysis and …

Jon Ralston has shaped Nevada journalism for more than four decades through fearless political reporting, sharp commentary, and visionary leadership. He began his career at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 1984, later serving as a political columnist for the Las Vegas Sun and Reno Gazette-Journal. His direct, fact-driven interviews on …

Norman Cardoza played a vital role in Nevada journalism for over two decades, best known for his tenure as editorial page editor at the Reno Evening Gazette. He began his newspaper career in 1957 and joined the Gazette in 1961, where he reported on police, courts, and local government before …

Nevada Press Foundation Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2025 FALLON, Nev. — The Nevada Press Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame, honoring four distinguished journalists whose contributions have shaped Nevada journalism and the communities they served. …

Guy Clifton was a gifted journalist, celebrated author, and passionate chronicler of Nevada’s people, places, and past. Over the course of a distinguished 30-year newspaper career, Clifton not only reported the news—he brought Nevada’s rich and quirky history to life, connecting generations through stories that honored the state’s culture and …

For more than three decades, Charles Zobell helped guide the Las Vegas Review-Journal—Nevada’s largest newspaper—through a dynamic and transformative era for both Las Vegas and journalism. As city editor and later managing editor, Zobell led with a deep respect for journalistic ethics, a strong belief in the power of local …

Laura Tennant’s career in journalism is a remarkable story of perseverance, passion, and community devotion. A lifelong Dayton resident, Tennant fulfilled her dream of becoming a journalist in 1987 after raising six children—proving that it is never too late to pursue one’s calling. Over the next three decades, she became …