A new project in Reno is turning back the clock on technology to create unexpected human connections, linking older adults in Nevada with college students thousands of miles away in Boston. Launched by Matter Neuroscience, the initiative uses a pair of restored payphones installed in each city. When someone picks up one receiver, the phone…

The United Farm Workers announced this week that it will not participate in Cesar Chavez Day events in 2026 following the emergence of “deeply troubling allegations” regarding his behavior. The allegations include inappropriate sexual behavior or abuse, particularly claims that could include the abuse of young women or minors, with some references specifying “very young…

The Washoe County Registrar of Voters has marked more than 55,000 voter records as inactive as part of routine list maintenance, Registrar Andrew McDonald told the Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The off-year cycle saw an additional 25,000 inactive voter registrations canceled. The updates come ahead of the 2026 election, as the county prepares for a…

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching and dozens of offices and statewide measures on the ballot, Nevada officials are emphasizing the importance of voter participation—particularly among young residents. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar stated Nevada ranks among the top five states in the nation for youth voter turnout, pointing to strong participation in the 2024…

A review of publicly available voting data from the Texas Secretary of State’s office shows repeated changes to voter records during the 2026 primary election’s early voting period, an issue that election observers say could just as easily surface in states like Nevada, which rely on similarly structured digital voting systems. The analysis examined daily…

The case of a man who attacked a Las Vegas judge in open court is back before Nevada’s legal system, this time over questions about his attorney’s performance. Deobra Redden drew national attention in January 2024 when he leapt over the bench during a sentencing hearing and assaulted Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay…

A Henderson man is facing federal charges accusing him of importing and selling misbranded erectile dysfunction and prescription drugs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. David Ralph Webber faces a 17-count indictment tied to products sold under brand names including Ride, Kinky Kong, Stif, TBone, and Kinky Pink. Prosecutors allege Webber owned and operated…

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced that K9 Blaze passed away at home on Sunday. Blaze, a Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd mix, joined the department in 2021 after arriving from Slovakia as a puppy. He was certified in patrol, narcotics detection, and tracking. During his service, the DCSO deployed Blaze 175 times, assisting in…

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has introduced a new K9 team following the completion of specialized training. According to a social media announcement on Monday, Detective Nick Walker and K9 Kilo recently graduated from a six-week K9 handler and patrol certification course. The training covered obedience, tracking, suspect apprehension, and other law enforcement disciplines…

A routine traffic stop in Storey County resulted in a drug arrest after deputies discovered methamphetamine in a vehicle, according to the Storey County Sheriff’s Office. The stop occurred around 6:35 p.m. on March 16 along State Route 341, where a deputy pulled over a vehicle with no license plates. Authorities identified the driver as…