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Two Dead in Suspected Fernley Overdose
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) reported the discovery on Monday, May 13, of two individuals found deceased in what appears to be an overdose incident in Fernley. Emergency responders were summoned to an address on Jessica Lane in Fernley around 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports of an unconscious and unresponsive man. The LCSO with…
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Beauty Pageant Paradox
It is all quite the scene. Miss Maryland is a he. Miss ‘Bama, a size X-3. Beauty standards do abound, All woke schemes they do rock. While one is a real she. The other has a cock.
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Double Time
At 102, he was the last of his rifle squad. It was also his final chance to visit. He walked the gray sand to where his “landing craft, vehicle, personnel” came ashore. Ahead, he watched as replica Higgins boats made their way from the English Channel. The ramp dropped, soldiers pouring out, dashing past him…
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Washoe County Voter Rolls Still Dirty
A recent Reno Gazette-Journal (RGJ) article about voting in Washoe County missed the mark. The RGJ headline read, “Early voting update: Washoe County Democrats turning out in higher numbers for primary,” but buried within the article were alarming statistics about undeliverable mail ballots. According to the RGJ, approximately 14,000 Democrats and 11,000 Republicans voted in…
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Nevada Tribes to Receive $27 Million in Housing Grants
Seventeen tribal communities across Nevada, including the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and Walker River Paiute tribes, will receive nearly $27 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds are for the development and operation of affordable housing. The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe will receive approximately $2.3 million, while the Walker River Paiute…
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Fatal Crash on U.S. 6 Claims Life of 22-Year-Old Driver
Tragedy struck last Wednesday night, at 10:45 p.m., on May 15, on U.S. 6, approximately 35 miles west of Tonopah, as a fatal crash claimed the life of a 22-year-old driver. According to NSP, the crash happened when a 2024 Chevy Tahoe, traveling westbound on U.S. 6 in the wrong direction, collided with a 2020…
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How Blue Crow Got His Top Knot
Blue Crow lived in the Pinion pines and was known for his beautiful blue feathers and sharp wit. One fateful day, Coyote, sly and wily as ever, approached Blue Crow with a tempting offer. He spun tales of a hidden treasure trove of delectable delights deep within the forest, promising to reveal its location if…
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U.S. District Court Judge Killed in Reno Accident
U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks died following a car versus pedestrian accident in midtown Reno on Wednesday, May 29. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. as Hicks was walking through the intersection at South Virginia Street and California Avenue, near the federal courthouse. The Reno Police Department reported Hicks was taken to the hospital,…
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Nevada Supreme Court Blocks Vegas Stadium Ballot Initiative
The Nevada Supreme Court struck down a proposed ballot initiative on Monday, May 13, allowing voters to decide on repealing the public funding approved last year for a new Major League Baseball stadium in Las Vegas. The ruling is a setback for opponents of the funding, who viewed the ballot initiative as the most effective…
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Nevada SoS Violates Election Laws
Nevada Secretary of State (SoS) Francisco Aguilar’s decision to count ballots before the polls close violates Nevada State Election laws. Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 293.363 states that the counting of ballots should commence exclusively after the polls have closed, and the process must be public and continuous until completed. On Thursday, May 23, an article…