Sierra Nevada Realtors has reported a significant 12.8 percent decrease in the median price for single-family homes, according to its November 2023 report, encompassing Lyon, Storey, Carson City, Douglas, Churchill, and Washoe counties. Throughout November, SNR noted a decline in median prices for single-family homes in the covered counties, with only Churchill County experiencing an…

An earthquake shook the Spanish Springs area early Tuesday, December 19, with no damage or injuries reported. According to the seismology lab at the University of Nevada, Reno, the quake measured a magnitude of 3.40 and struck at 1:31 a.m., seven and a half miles east-northeast of Sun Valley. An aftershock of magnitude 1.1 was…

As I strolled down the freshly shoveled boardwalk in Virginia City, I saw Frost the Snowman crafting frosty treats for passersby. I recognized him from the animated film he starred in back in 1969. Intrigued, I just had to approach him. “This is quite a unique gig you’ve got here. What made you start selling…

Following the template provided by the Associated Press, legacy media from coast to coast made the false claim that former President Trump drew on words similar to Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” as he rebuked the Biden Administration over the flow of migrants. Chances are few people know what the former President said other than what…

In Nye County, the largest geographic county in the state, the absence of hospitals offering obstetric care and a shortage of practicing OB-GYNs pose challenges for expectant parents. Traveling over an hour for prenatal visits to Las Vegas is necessary for many residents due to the lack of local options. With homebirths becoming a preferred…

In a move that has caught the attention of some lawmakers and property rights advocates, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed a rule approving the creation of a new investment vehicle known as the Natural Asset Company (NAC). Championed by the Intrinsic Exchange Group (IEG) in collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange…

Since the passage of Assembly Bill 236 in 2019, spearheaded by Democratic Assemblyman Steve Yeager and supported by Attorney General Aaron Ford, Nevada has witnessed a concerning surge in property crimes. The bill, designed to reform the state’s criminal justice system, notably raised the threshold for felony theft from $650 to $1,200, resulting in unintended…

Washoe County, with a population of approximately 3.1 million people, is grappling with controversies surrounding the salary of County Manager Eric Brown. Brown, who presently earns over $331,000 per year, is under scrutiny for a proposed salary increase and benefits package that could significantly boost his compensation, which comes as the average salary in Reno…

Private investigator David McNeely has filed a lawsuit against the Sparks Police Department (SPD), the City of Sparks, and the officers involved in the controversial TrackerGate case. The lawsuit contends that the defendants violated McNeely’s constitutional rights, particularly his First and Fourth Amendment rights to privacy and protection against unlawful searches and seizures. The complaint…

In Estes Park, the Stanley stood proudly, its charming allure beckoning tired souls in search of solace. Exhausted Hallmark greeting card writer Jack Torrance felt the winds of change calling his name. With his wife Wendy and their young son Danny, they welcomed the chance to become the caretakers of this winter wonderland retreat. The…