During these past few days, I’ve noticed a prevailing sentiment has challenged my sense of patriotism this Independence Day. Time over, I heard people say, “I don’t feel like celebrating because there is nothing worth celebrating.” Hell, I’ve echoed those sentiments myself. Love, in any form, requires work. Every relationship involving human beings demands an…

In a recent development, a collection of photographs and files from Hunter Biden’s abandoned laptop has shed light on some concerning incidents involving the son of President Joe Biden. The images, obtained and published by Marco Polo, a nonprofit firm led by former Donald Trump aide Garrett Ziegler, allegedly show Hunter engaging in illicit activities…

Being ahead of my news writing and editing assignments, I took time for some self-care by heading to Mt. Shasta for an overnight campout. Underneath a starry canopy, I found myself nestled by a crackling campfire, surrounded by the tranquility of nature. The crackling flames danced and cast playful shadows across the wilderness as I…

Wanna-be novelist Jack Rivers embarked on a wild adventure in Virginia City. Though a store clerk, Rivers couldn’t resist the allure of the old town and its rugged charm. Strolling along the wooden boardwalks, Rivers couldn’t help but feel excited. He had heard tales of rowdy saloons, outlaw cowboys, hard-rock miners, and spirited women, and…

Coffee spelled backward is eeffoc. Here is an example of how to use it properly in a sentence: “I don’t give eeffoc until I’ve had my coffee.”

During the late 1850s, the first Chinese immigrants arrived in western Nevada from California and settled at the mouth of Gold Canyon. They initially worked on digging a water ditch from the Carson River to the placer mines in the canyon, employing around forty to fifty Chinese laborers. Once the ditch was completed in 1858,…

Tohakum Peak is one of the highest peaks in Northern Nevada and is the site of a mysterious burial of $250,000 worth of gold ore by a prospector in the 1880s. According to local folklore, the prospector struck it rich and decided to secure his newfound wealth by burying the gold ore near Tohakum Peak.…

Nevada has played host to numerous high-profile criminal cases and the pursuit of fugitives from justice. Over the years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) renowned “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list has featured several individuals sought for their alleged involvement in crimes. In 1950, Stephen William Davenport’s attempted escape from authorities took an unexpected turn…

Mark Twain found himself in a hilarious predicament in a Virginia City mine. He had decided to go mining as the result of a dare. It was friend and fellow writer Dan DeQuille, who dared him to try his luck once more as a miner. Known for his mischievous nature, DeQuille couldn’t resist challenging Twain…

A historical account of a stagecoach robbery in the 1800s has reignited discussions surrounding a rumored buried treasure near the Nevada State Prison. While the story has captured the attention of many, no definitive evidence exists to confirm the alleged riches. According to the historical account, a Wells Fargo stagecoach was en route from Virginia…