A man who strangled his roommate to death has been sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 22 years. Alex Hanson also received an additional sentence of two to five years for a deadly weapons enhancement, according to court records. The killing occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, when Hanson called 911…

The Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit intensified its enforcement efforts throughout Northern Nevada in 2025, focusing on the most serious offenders involved in sex trafficking and the exploitation of children, according to newly released figures. The unit targeted sex traffickers, individuals attempting to exploit minors, those creating demand for commercial sex, and operators of…

A 70-year-old woman was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence following a low-speed crash in Carson City, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report. Deputies responded at approximately 4:54 a.m. to the area of East William Street and Gold Dust Way after receiving a report of an accident.…

A routine drive toward Donner Pass slowed abruptly on Thursday after a truck pulling a trailer loaded with generators jackknifed at an eastbound Interstate 80 off-ramp, temporarily blocking access and forcing drivers to reroute. The crash occurred at the eastbound I-80 off-ramp to Donner Gate, where the truck and trailer ended up blocking the ramp…

The time has come for me to look for a new blogging platform. WordPress does not seem to value those who blog on a regular basis. No, they rather make it near-impossible to write and edit in the classic style. And Lord hilp you if you decide to go and change your appearance. Forget about…

Because Scotty Wheelon said that anytime someone wants to talk politics, we should discuss Oatmeal Cookies instead… In a stunning development from the cookie sheet, Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins unveiled their bold new “Oatmeal Cookie with Raisins Values Restoration Act” today, a sweeping bill that would criminalize Non-Oatmeal Cookies with Raisens, mandate Oatmeal Cookies with…

Franklin Weller had never been good at wrapping presents. Oh, he’d tried, Lord knows he’d tried, but his gifts always looked wrapped by a mild earthquake. Corners bunched up, tape stuck to everything except the paper, and bows were a luxury he abandoned after the Great Ribbon Incident of ’09. Still, Franklin loved giving gifts.…

EXTRA As federal and local authorities press forward with the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the case continues to present unusual circumstances, unresolved questions, and connections to prominent figures in American media and politics. Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her home in Tucson’s affluent Catalina Foothills neighborhood against…

Commentary A federal judge’s sharply worded order directing the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from immigration detention has ignited fierce debate over judicial impartiality, with critics decrying the opinion as partisan advocacy. Meanwhile, supporters view it as a necessary rebuke of aggressive enforcement tactics. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery, a Clinton appointee…

A suspected illegal biological laboratory in Sunrise Manor, Las Vegas, was raided last weekend. However, questions are emerging over why authorities did not act sooner, despite links to federal investigations and Southern Nevada connections dating back years. Las Vegas Metro Police and the FBI searched the home on Saturday, Jan. 31, discovering what they described…