Commentary Last Sunday, the quiet streets of south Reno were briefly graced by a most unusual pedestrian: a zebra named Ziggy, who apparently decided that the world outside his enclosure deserved a quick inspection. According to Washoe County Regional Animal Services, the striped wanderer was spotted (no pun intended) near Huffaker Lane. Animal control received…

Over the past five decades, median household income in the United States has risen roughly 32%, reaching nearly $78,000 today, reflecting broad economic progress nationwide. Yet Nevada’s gains have lagged behind many Western peers, highlighting ongoing regional disparities in economic opportunity. According to recent data, Nevada’s median household income is approximately $76,364, ranking the state…

Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen has joined ten other senators in signing a letter urging the Trump administration to halt enforcement actions targeting minors, calling instead for policies focused on protecting children. The letter highlights statistics from 2025, noting that in April, more than 8,000 children age 11 or younger received removal orders, the highest…

As Nevada prepares for the 2026 election cycle, the Secretary of State’s Office reported that over 138,000 voters are now inactive, and nearly 177,000 voter registrations statewide were canceled during routine list maintenance in 2025. From January 1, 2025, through January 7, 2026, Nevada’s 17 counties inactivated 138,367 voters and canceled 176,928 registrations as part…

For the first time in nearly two decades, Republicans hold a voter registration advantage over Democrats among active voters in Nevada, according to newly released registration data. Figures show 596,356 active Republican voters statewide compared to 593,740 active Democrats — a margin of 2,616 voters in favor of the GOP. While the gap is slim,…

A Rancho High School social studies teacher who also serves in the Nevada Assembly is facing criticism after publicly praising students who walked out of class to protest recent immigration enforcement actions. Reuben D’Silva, first elected to the Nevada Assembly in 2022, posted a video to Instagram commending students who marched outside the school in…

There are questions about whether a coordinated emergency evacuation plan exists for the rapidly expanding Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRIC), one of Northern Nevada’s largest employment centers. Over the past several months, inquiries have been submitted to Storey County agencies, including Storey County Emergency Management and the county’s public records office, seeking confirmation of whether…

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released new details regarding the arrest of Christopher Lee Edwards, who is facing multiple charges related to alleged child sex crimes. Police first announced on February 5 that they were searching for additional potential victims connected to Edwards. According to an arrest report, the incident occurred around 2:05…

Three men accused of stealing mail and possessing drugs and a firearm pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine criminal allegations stemming from an October traffic stop. Enrique Orozco, 48; Brando Maximiliano Perez-Pena, 27; and Elmer Cante-Pocasangre, 35, appeared in court with their attorneys and a Spanish-language interpreter. A trial is to begin on March 31.…

A 48-year-old Carson City woman was arrested the night of Feb. 6 on suspicion of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident following a reported hit-and-run near Upland Court and Prospect Drive. According to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report, deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:53 p.m. after receiving a…