The wind began to blow before the sun rose. It picked up leaves and danced them across the asphalt with the sound of broken glass and chandelier jewels. Then it spoke her name. “Lena…” The whisper was soft, delicate, and wet, as if carried through a mouth that wasn’t quite human. Lena froze at her…

Constitution Allows Prosecution, but Method Triggers Debate Special to Nevada Territorial News Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly address whether the United States may arrest a sitting or former foreign leader. Yet legal precedents, executive branch practice, and decades of court rulings indicate that such arrests are generally permissible under U.S. domestic…

Tom Darby Several Nevada members of Congress are voicing concern over a U.S. operation in Venezuela, arguing Congress did not receive proper notification and that the action raises constitutional and security questions. Rep. Steven Horsford said any military action requires congressional oversight and approval. In a statement, Horsford said only Congress has the authority to…

Tom Darby The southbound lanes of U.S. 395 near Wilson Butte have reopened after being closed earlier Sunday due to snow from an avalanche. Caltrans District 9 announced the closure around 9:36 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, stating that avalanche debris had covered the roadway south of State Route 158. During cleanup operations, one-way traffic…

Tom Darby The Storey County Sheriff’s Office handled 27,673 incidents in 2025, according to a year-in-review summary shared Sunday, Jan. 4, on the agency’s social media page. The report shows deputies made 701 arrests over the year and conducted 10,436 traffic stops. A total of 3,896 citations were issued. Additional patrol statistics include 19,056 deputy-initiated…

Tom Darby A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested on New Year’s Eve night after a reported vehicle burglary escalated into a confrontation involving a knife, according to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched just after 9 p.m. to the Ladera Drive area following a report of a burglary of a motor vehicle.…

Tom Darby Judicial candidate filing for the 2026 election begins today, Jan. 5, and runs through Friday, Jan. 16, at the Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office. Filing for nonjudicial offices will open later, starting Monday, Mar. 2. Candidates are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling (775) 328-3670. Walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments…

Tom Darby WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. — Washoe County deputies stopped an illegal dumping operation in the hills near Reno over the weekend, leading to the arrest of a Minden man. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were first called Saturday to the area of High Rock Way and Wedekind Road after reports of illegal…

Tom Darby SPARKS, Nev. — A late-night traffic stop escalated into a crash early Saturday after a driver failed to pull over for police, according to the Sparks Police Department. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving just after midnight on Jan. 3. Police say the driver did not comply and continued driving,…

Tom Darby RENO, Nev. — A bicyclist received life-threatening injuries following a collision with a vehicle in Reno late Saturday morning, police said. The crash occurred just before 10 a.m. on Jan. 3 near the intersection of California Avenue and Flint Street. Officers with the Reno Police Department, along with crews from the Reno Fire…