It seems the Washoe County School District has found itself entangled in a peculiar scientific discovery—namely, that vibrations in the air arranged into words by the voice of one Vanessa Bowie-Middleton were of such an unsettling nature that they rendered some fine folks wholly unable to endure their workday in peace. Ms. Bowie-Middleton, a kitchen…

Well, folks, it seems the good citizens of Reno have once again found themselves in the dubious company of open murder, a crime which—despite its obvious unpleasantness—remains a reliable fixture in the annals of human folly. At just about the time decent people were settling into their Sunday repose, Reno’s finest received summons to Harvard…

Behold the curious case of Nevada’s Senator Jacky Rosen, who, in her boundless wisdom and indefatigable compassion, has decided that schools, churches, and hospitals should be as sacred and untouchable as a Sunday preacher’s collection plate. In the spirit of grand legislative endeavors, she has joined forces with fellow lawmakers to introduce the Protecting Sensitive…

How Not to Vacation It is a well-known fact among seasoned explorers and armchair adventurers alike that when setting forth into the wild, one should carry a stout heart, a keen eye, and, if they possess a lick of sense, an understanding of the general principles of gravity. Alas, the hiker recently plucked from the…

Or at Least Until Supper The good people of Nevada have seen many strange sights at the State Capitol, but yesterday’s gathering was one for the books. A motley collection of the disgruntled and the overenthusiastic converged upon Carson Street, waving signs, shouting slogans, and generally conducting themselves in a manner best described as a…

Now, I may have put pen to paper on this subject before—though, if memory serves, it was at the behest of a newspaper editor who took a dim view of digressions, embellishments, and the honest pursuit of a good yarn. But that was then, and this is now. The good folks at the Rural Medevac…

Virginia City is a peculiar town. It takes no small effort to stand out in the throng of silver-tongued scoundrels, hard-bitten miners, and fortune-hunting gamblers, but Jackson managed it with an ease that bordered on art. Not for his charm or his wit—though he possessed neither—but for his unmatched skill with a revolver and a…

The drifter rode into town like a cloud dragging its shadow across the desert. His hat brim hung low, shading eyes that had seen too much. Dust clung to his boots, and his horse moved at a weary plod, the animal’s ribs visible beneath a coat of trail grit. At his hip, a Colt revolver…

A Modern Business Strategy Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a man of such exceptional virtue that one might suspect him of sainthood were he not so tragically confined to the legal profession, has joined hands with 16 of his fellow state prosecutors to bring us a revelation of the age: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)…

A First for Gainful Employment In a turn of events, the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, has appointed Adam Carpenter as the new extension county coordinator for Carson City and Storey County. It may not shake the very foundations of the world, but Carpenter holds a degree in philosophy and has found a job—one that…