A short distance from a now-viral TikTok capturing alleged racist harassment against a Black man stands a state historical marker that tells a lesser-known story—one of African American resilience and achievement in the heart of Virginia City. The marker, “African Americans and the Boston Saloon,” commemorates William A.G. Brown, a freeborn Black man who owned…

As the November election approaches, Nevada emerges as a critical battleground state, with its six electoral votes poised to play a decisive role in determining the next occupant of the White House. Nevada’s electoral fate hinges on Washoe County, tipping the balance between Republican and Democratic contenders. Nevada’s political landscape is a study in contrasts.…

A growing wave of concern and frustration is sweeping through Washoe County as accusations emerge regarding the actions and decisions of the District Attorney’s office, particularly Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Mary Kandaris, in the aftermath of a contentious election recount. The issue has raised concerns about whether the DA’s office is serving the public. The…

The first court date for a family involved in a widely publicized incident in Virginia City, which gained national attention on TikTok over allegations of racism, is scheduled. A pretrial conference is on Thursday, November 14, for Gary Miller, his wife Janis Miller, and their daughter Tiffany Miller. The hearing happens at the Justice Court…

During a recent podcast, Democratic Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager (AD-9) reflected on Nevada’s 2019 criminal justice reform bill, AB 236, calling it a “landmark” achievement and expressing pride in its passage. Yeager emphasized that reforming the criminal justice system was one of his motivations for entering politics after his tenure as a public defender. The…

Nevada families spent an estimated $525.1 million on back-to-school preparations this year, according to the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN), a slight decrease of 0.5 percent compared to last year. Of the total spending, $369.1 million was on K-12 students, marking a 0.7 percent decrease from the previous year. Electronics was the highest amount, at…

A Reno City Council meeting sparked a heated controversy over the fate of the former Community Assistance Center (CAC), as accusations of misinformation and questionable decision-making have led to demands for investigations from city and county officials. During the meeting, Councilmember Jenny Brekhus revealed an email from a Washoe County employee to County Commissioner Mike…

DEF CON, recognized as one of the oldest and largest hacking conventions, happened in Las Vegas recently. The event featured a “Voting Village” where hackers tested the security of electronic voting systems used in numerous states and municipalities. The findings from DEF CON will be published soon, but because there are less than 90 days…

A multi-car crash in Lyon County resulted in the death of 71-year-old Donald Marquise from Madison, Ala. The crash occurred on Wednesday, July 24 at approximately 8:20 a.m., involving a 2016 Toyota Rav4, a 1996 Freightliner, a 2024 Ford Edge, and a 2017 Ram 2500. The Nevada State Police say the collision took place at…

In July 2024, Storey County experienced a dramatic decline in single-family home sales and prices. The county recorded only one sale of an existing single-family home, a staggering 80 percent decrease from the previous year and no change from last month. The median sales price for an existing single-family residence in Storey County dropped to…