U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is co-sponsoring legislation to prevent the U.S. Postal Service from relocating mail operations from Reno to Sacramento without public review. The Protect Postal Performance Act, introduced alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), would require the USPS to obtain an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission before making operational changes at…

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen visited St. Vincent’s food pantry in downtown Reno on Wednesday to highlight the impact of rising food costs, federal tariffs, and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The junior Democratic senator noted that SNAP supports millions of Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, and working families. Nearly one in six…

House Democrats are accusing a senior Department of the Interior official of ethics violations, conflicts of interest, and self-dealing related to the controversial Thacker Pass lithium mine project in northern Nevada. Reps. Jared Huffman of California and Maxine Dexter of Oregon are calling on the Department of the Interior to investigate Associate Deputy Secretary Karen…

NV Energy’s new CEO, Brandon Barkhuff, is apologizing to tens of thousands of customers after the utility acknowledged it overcharged ratepayers, in some cases for more than 20 years. Barkhuff said the company will issue full refunds totaling $63 million, including interest, to about 45,000 affected customers. The commitment marks a reversal from NV Energy’s…

An ethics complaint filed last week alleges that Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony improperly used his office’s social media presence to promote his newly published book for personal financial gain, potentially violating state ethics laws. The complaint alleges Anthony promoted his book on social media using an account presented as his official lieutenant governor page,…

A multi-agency traffic enforcement operation conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 21, resulted in more than 100 citations as law enforcement targeted speeding and aggressive driving across major roadways in the Sparks area. The Sparks Police Department, Nevada State Police, and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office participated in the operation, focusing on Pyramid Way, McCarran Boulevard, Sparks…

A Sparks man was found guilty of domestic battery following an incident that prompted a police response in October, authorities said. Tovares Northington was found guilty of one count of domestic battery stemming from an incident on Oct. 26, 2025. According to court records, officers with the Sparks Police Department responded to a residence in…

Two helicopters operated by Elko-based aviation companies collided mid-air during a wildlife capture operation in northern Wyoming last week, leaving both aircraft substantially damaged but resulting in no injuries, according to federal investigators. The incident occurred on Jan. 19 near Parkman in Sheridan County as the helicopters were attempting to land during a mule deer…

A hiker was found dead Monday on Mount Whitney after becoming separated from a companion during an overnight climb, according to authorities. Inyo County Search and Rescue said two hikers began their ascent around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The pair continued climbing into Sunday before parting ways at approximately 3:30 p.m. near the 12,500-foot elevation mark.…

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Dayton. Deputies responded to a residence in Dayton shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, for a report of a runaway juvenile. According to the LCSO, the teen, identified as Zoey Stephens, left the home…