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…

A 48-year-old Las Vegas man was arrested Feb. 6 in Carson City on suspicion of felony vehicle burglary, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and affray, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report. Deputies arrested Jonathan Vazquez following an investigation into an incident reported at a hotel on Hospitality Way. According to the report, deputies responded…

The Reno Police Department’s Traffic Division issued 100 citations and 24 warnings during pedestrian safety enforcement operations conducted throughout January. Eight officers participated in the enforcement efforts, focusing on designated Pedestrian Safety Zones in downtown Reno as well as other areas known for high pedestrian traffic. Officers monitored driver and pedestrian compliance with traffic laws,…

There’s nothing quite like being jolted awake by a smoke detector at one in the morning. It’s like having a fire drill in your pajamas, except you’re the only student, and the building you’re supposed to evacuate is your own house. At first, I thought it was part of a dream. The sharp, shrill beeping…