If the Money Holds Out Once famous for silver strikes and sagebrush, Northern Nevada now fancies itself the promised land of the almighty data center. And if you believe the fine folks at NV Energy, this stretch of desert may soon play host to an electrical grid so large it would make Prometheus himself tip…

It was a case of déjà vu for the boys from Sage Ridge on Friday night, as they once again found themselves on the losing end against Smith Valley, just as they had back in January. This time, however, they came heartbreakingly close, missing the mark by a single basket in a 42-41 defeat at…

Tall Tales and Tragedies Saturday, February 15, 2025 Murder, Mischief, and Melancholy in the Silver State 155 Years Ago – The town of Empire found itself in the middle of a most uncivilized disagreement when one William A. Ducker found himself shot stone dead by a fellow known as George Price, who hailed from some…

There comes a time, dear reader, when a man must look upon his fellows and, with a heavy heart, sever ties with those who persist in proving themselves as impervious to truth as a frog to feathers. These are the sort of folks who bask in the warm, comforting glow of ignorance, like pigs luxuriating…

The snow had been falling hard for a day and a half. Six feet in thirty-six hours. Heavy, wet, and dangerous. The kind that slid, that buried men. At 11:30 Friday morning, two ski patrollers were on Lincoln Mountain, working avalanche control. The job was simple. Set the charges. Watch the snow move. Keep the…

Nevada’s Next Governor? Hilary Schieve—Reno’s self-declared champion of business, a maestro of municipal maneuvering, and a potential future contender for the governor’s seat. But before we all start dusting off our campaign signs and practicing our best “I voted” selfies, let us take a moment to ponder the legacy of this fine steward of public…

Now, With Extra Red Tape The Silver State, known for its glittering casinos and vast desert landscapes, has decided it needs fewer psychologists. While the rest of the country has recognized that mental health services are in crisis, Nevada has taken the bold step of adding an extra, pricey, and now mostly discredited test to…

In yet another triumph of modern law enforcement, officers in South Lake Tahoe have courageously apprehended a most heinous criminal—a man wearing body armor. That’s right, not robbing a bank, not brandishing a weapon, not assaulting an innocent bystander—just the unspeakable act of trying not to get shot. The villain in question, one Gabriel Evans,…

The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety has delivered some uplifting news, provided your definition of “uplifting” includes a 7.14 percent decrease in people meeting their maker on the state’s highways. January 2025 saw a mere 39 souls depart this world via Nevada’s roadways, compared to last year’s 42, which means, in government math, we are…

It seems the city of Reno is on a growth spurt and not the kind you see when your toddler eats an entire cake for breakfast. No, this is a grown-up growth, the sort you might expect from a place that’s somehow managed to sneak a few extra folks under the radar while the rest…