After months of public feedback and nearly 1,000 responses to an online survey, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has decided on a solution to address the mismatched sound walls along Pyramid Highway in Spanish Springs. The chosen remedy involves an artistic cover-up, estimated to cost taxpayers between $300,000 and $400,000. It includes painting wave…

The 1954 film Johnny Dark, directed by George Sherman, offers a thrilling glimpse into the world of automobile engineering and racing. Starring Tony Curtis as Johnny Dark, Piper Laurie as Liz Fielding, and Don Taylor as Duke Benson, the film follows the ambitious journey of an automobile engineer who builds a unique sports car and…

In his first address since assuming the role of Superintendent in July, Tim Logan outlined his strategic priorities for Lyon County School District, emphasizing a commitment to advancing student achievement and addressing critical district challenges. Logan, who has been with the district in various capacities since 2018, including as deputy superintendent, highlighted the importance of…

The Washoe County CARES Campus (WCCC), the public agency tasked with addressing the growing homelessness crisis, has been criticized as a fraudulent and ineffective institution that has exacerbated the problem it claims to solve. Despite its mission, WCCC has not only failed to reduce homelessness but has also contributed to its exponential increase, raising serious…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed a disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, one of the largest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, alleging that the casino was involved in illegal bookmaking, permitting individuals with gambling-related felony convictions and connections to organized crime to gamble on its premises. The complaint, filed on…

The Nevada Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that had deemed the classification of cannabis as a Schedule I Controlled Substance unconstitutional. This decision came in response to a legal challenge from the ACLU of Nevada, which argued Schedule I status should be for substances deemed to have no medical use and high…

Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico will continue to face water reductions from the Colorado River, as the U.S. government announced existing water cuts will remain in place. The measures are part of ongoing efforts to address long-term challenges for the 40 million people who depend on the water. Spanning 1,450 miles, the Colorado River is a…

Ahead of the 2024 general election, Nevada has initiated a significant update to its voter rolls, resulting in some voters moved to ‘inactive’ status, following a statewide effort by all 17 counties to clean up voter registration lists. The process began after election officials sent postcards to over 150,000 voters whose previous election mail had…

Nevada Copper Corp. and Southwest Critical Materials have agreed to a $128 million price tag for much of Nevada Copper’s assets. The agreement comes after Nevada Copper filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, June 10, initiating a sales process managed by Moelis & Company LLC. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the Superior Court of Justice…

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is under fire for how he has handled public records requests related to the Nevada opioid litigation settlements. The issue revolves around allegations of substantial legal fees paid to a firm connected to Ford and delays in providing requested documents to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. In July 2023, the newspaper…