The death of 16-year-old Shaylee Mejia, who passed away six days after being involved in a violent altercation at Manual Arts High School in South Los Angeles, is being ignored. Most people have heard of 16-year-old Kaylee Gain, who remains in the hospital in a coma with brain bleeding and swelling. The Hazelwood, Missouri, East…

Jack was married to the lovely and enchanting Alice, whose penchant for misplacing things was as legendary as her charm. The couple often joked that “I’ll put it here for safekeeping” must be an ancient magic spell. One sunny afternoon, Jack and Alice strolled through the bustling farmers market. As they continued their leisurely walk,…

Please tell me what you want to save. Is it an open border where the world can send anybody they want through it, including terrorists,  where children are trafficked to sex rings? Is it the new laws to prosecute the political opposition? Is it the never-ending printing of money and devaluation of the dollar’s buying…

As a wave of congressional retirements sweeps through Washington, D.C., Nevada’s congressional delegation finds itself on the cusp of potential advancement within committees. While retirements may signify the end of an era for some, they present an opportunity for Nevada’s representatives to elevate their profiles and wield more influence in shaping policy. In Capitol Hill…

To avoid a partial government shutdown, the House of Representatives unveiled a comprehensive $1.2 trillion spending package on Thursday, March 21, giving Congress six months to finalize funding for government operations through September. The package, divided into two parts, with the first installment passed by Congress two weeks earlier, includes approximately $886 billion designated for…

University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), President Brian Sandoval drew criticism for his handling of comments made by Regent Patrick Boylan regarding transgender women athletes. During a Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents meeting on Friday, March 1, Boylan commented about “men masquerading as women” in collegiate sports at UNLV. His remarks triggered a…

President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Reno has ignited fresh debate over election integrity, with critics questioning the legitimacy of his reported 81 million votes. Biden’s appearance in the city saw a modest turnout of around 50 individuals, prompting skepticism about the electoral process and its outcomes. Accompanying Biden were local figures Hillary Schieve and…

Mark Kampf, the top elections official in Nye County, Nevada, known for its rural landscape and recent electoral controversies, has tendered his resignation, according to a letter received by the county. Kampf gave no reason in the letter but did indicate his resignation would be effective from March 31. County representatives refrained from providing additional…

Virginia City, and in 1908, it was a place where whiskey flowed as freely as the jokes in a comedy club, then arrived an unexpected visitor — none other than the formidable Carry Nations. Now, if you’re not familiar with Carry, let me paint you a picture: she was a temperance advocate with a penchant…

A new paid family and medical leave requirement for companies seeking tax breaks in Nevada has sparked debate among economic development officials, who argue that the policy is impeding efforts to attract and retain businesses in the state. Under the mandate, companies with over 50 employees must offer paid family and medical leave to workers…