Admits It’s Worse Than Expected Well, dear reader, rejoice! Ever the paragon of forward-thinking, Nevada has generously decided that one solitary crisis call center for the entire state was perhaps not enough. After much deliberation, elbow rubbing, and undoubtedly a good deal of committee meetings where the coffee was plentiful and the solutions were scarce,…

If any man with a working set of morals ought to expect from his attorney general, it’s that he’ll spend his days making sure that criminals are made uncomfortable, the innocent are kept safe, and that law and order are as sturdy as a brick outhouse. But in Nevada, folks have a peculiar sort of…

It was a long road to disappointment for the Fernley Vaqueros as they saddled up for their season opener, only to get sent packing by the Galena Grizzlies in a 21-2 drubbing on Saturday. The loss extends a streak of misfortune that has dogged Fernley since last season, now stretching to an unlucky seven in…

Having soared through the regular season with the grace and dominance of a bird of prey, the Spring Mountain Eagles found their wings clipped when they met the Virginia City Muckers in playoff action. The Muckers, showing no inclination for mercy, steamrolled their way to a decisive 65-35 victory, handing Spring Mountain its most lopsided…

The richest life you can ev’r lead is always found in moments near. A morning breeze upon your face, a laugh that rings so bright and clear. The sun will set, the stars will rise, and time will pass like flowing streams. But if you hold the now within, you’ll find the gold within your…

If there’s one thing history teaches us, Nevada has never been short on mischief, calamity, and the occasional bit of justice—though not always in that order. From stagecoach robberies and suspicious deaths to prison riots and masked men reclaiming their legend, the past proves that some things never change, except maybe the price of bail.…

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened on Thursday, February 20, for one of those meetings that had a little bit of everything—land disputes, heroics, and the always-thrilling procurement of government vehicles. The most electrifying topic of the day—at least to those with a keen appreciation for power lines—was a request from Arevia Power…

A Torch to the Wallet The safest method for igniting a romantic blaze is the old-fashioned way—eye contact across a crowded room, a well-timed jest, or, at the very least, the steady hand of a matchstick, known to the uncharred as a Lucifer. But in our modern age, where love comes at the tip of…

Water Doesn’t Vote, Water is a simple thing. It flows where it must, settles where it can, and never once has it needed a politician’s permission to exist. But in Nevada, where the land is dry and the deals are slick, some folks have decided that water’s value depends entirely on who’s pumping it. Take…

A Generous Offer to Take More of Your Money In unparalleled generosity, NV Energy has once again approached the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) with a humble request–permission to raise customers’ base rates by up to nine percent. The act of benevolence comes with a heartwarming promise that, despite the increase, customers “should expect…