Commentary Now, as we go about changing the garments of editing, reporting, and writing, much like a man changing collars to see if the second one offends the neck less than the first, it has been suggested that we pause and consult a certain authority on the matter of style. That authority, for reasons not…

There is, it seems, an ant of uncommon politeness. It does not storm the gates or wave a banner. It comes up quiet, borrows a coat, and says nothing at all. At the edge of a neighboring colony, it selects a worker, no leader, no guard, just an ordinary citizen, and gives it a friendly…

If you wake up one morning and find your soul trapped in a body with creaky knees and a brain that keeps playing embarrassing memories from 2009, don’t panic. It is not a mistake, it’s orientation. First, congratulations. You’ve been chosen for human incarnation, a way for the universe to combat eternal boredom by giving…

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattled the area near Silver Springs on Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 9:23 a.m. on April 22, with its epicenter located approximately 11.6 miles southeast of Silver Springs. Over 380 aftershocks have been reported throughout the region, though details regarding their magnitudes…

The Trump administration on Wednesday took a major step toward reshaping federal cannabis policy, with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signing an order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. The move marks the most significant federal shift on cannabis in decades and could have immediate implications for Nevada’s multibillion-dollar industry.…

Authorities took a suspect into custody on Monday after he attempted to speak to students outside Risley Elementary School. The individual, Jim Rosasco, was arrested near the school for loitering about a school or a place where children congregate, according to police. School officials confirmed that no harm came to students, adding that everyone remained…

A jury found a Reno man guilty of shooting a visiting friend during an argument over cars and money last September, and now faces up to 16 years in prison. The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office announced that Eddie Lao-Rodriguez was found guilty of Battery with the Use of a Deadly Weapon and Own or…

Las Vegas police have arrested a woman suspected of hitting an officer and a paramedic with her car before fleeing the scene Wednesday evening. The incident occurred just after 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Decatur and Lake Mead boulevards. Police said the officer and paramedic approached a vehicle after receiving reports of a person…

A Reno man will spend decades in prison for robbing two people he met at local casinos in November 2024. Leshone Lee received a sentence totaling 30 years in prison with parole eligibility after 10 years, the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office announced. The sentence follows his conviction on two counts of robbery. According to…

A man received 20 years in prison for a violent, unprovoked assault on a 78-year-old Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) bus driver in Sparks last year. Ryan Mastelotto, now 30, will be eligible for parole after serving eight years. An onboard bus video captured the entire incident. Mastelotto had been sitting at the back of the…