Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to a crowd in Los Angeles on Wednesday, campaigning for a ballot initiative that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of California billionaires. The measure, backed by unions, targets residents earning $1 billion or more, with proceeds earmarked for healthcare and education. While Sanders framed the tax…

A large section of backcountry near Castle Peak has been closed to the public as recovery crews continue working in the aftermath of a deadly avalanche that killed multiple skiers earlier this week. Tahoe National Forest officials announced the closure of all National Forest lands and trails in the Castle Peak area near Truckee following…

The Nevada Commission on Ethics is under renewed scrutiny following a review panel’s advancement of several complaints against Attorney General Aaron Ford. The allegations involve more than $35,000 in luxury travel funded by the Attorney General Alliance and potential misuse of official resources for personal benefit, including social media activity. The full commission will now…

Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus openly acknowledged Tuesday that the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is harming her own state, not federal bureaucrats or political opponents. Her remarks highlighted the economic stakes for a state heavily reliant on tourism, conventions, and travel. Millions of visitors pass through Nevada airports each year, and disruptions to Transportation…

At least 16 insurance carriers in Nevada may have violated federal mental health and addiction parity laws last year, a state report shows, putting extra barriers in place for patients seeking care. The second annual report, prepared by the Nevada Division of Insurance (NDI), revealed several concerning practices among insurance carriers. The report found that…

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting on Thursday in the Mountain Falls community. Authorities say the incident occurred near Mountain Falls Parkway and Coco and stemmed from a domestic dispute. One suspect is currently in custody, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies have not released details on the victims’ conditions. The…

A Winnemucca man has been arrested and faces multiple charges in connection with the death of his infant son, authorities announced Thursday. Police identified 34-year-old Mathew Lee Eaton as a suspect after the child was taken to Humboldt General Hospital in April 2025, unresponsive. When medical staff were unable to revive the child, they flew…

A commercial semi-truck became stuck on icy roads in Sierra Valley on Wednesday after attempting to drive without chains during active winter conditions, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office reported. The truck was first spotted sliding into Loyalton at an unsafe speed. The driver briefly lost traction on the snow-covered roadway but managed to regain control…

Reno authorities responded on Thursday morning to a single-car crash that left a white sedan on the sidewalk and damaged a fire hydrant. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Longley Lane and Spring Drive. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and it is unclear if anyone sustained injuries.

I dropped the reins and allowed the horse to have her head. She seemed tired, and to be honest, so was I. The sun was high over the Sierra foothills, that soft gold light spilling across the sage and scrub like honey. I figured we both deserved a breather. Now, I’ve always believed horses are…