Virginia City’s Muckers took to the diamond Saturday with the grit and determination that would have made the old Comstock miners proud, walking away with a hard-fought 15-12 victory. The triumph marked a historic moment for the squad, as it was their first time toppling this particular opponent on enemy turf since the spring of…

But Not for You It’s a curious thing how a politician’s mind works. One moment, they are as blind as a mole in daylight, and the next, they develop the keen eyesight of a hawk when a cause arises that suits their fancy. Such is the case with Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, who, with great…

A Tale of Lost Amateurs and Found Fortunes It used to be that a young man—or an exceptionally hardy young woman—could lace up a pair of shoes, step onto a field, and compete for the sheer joy of proving that their legs were faster, arms stronger, and their lungs mightier than the next fellow’s. There…

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened on March 6, 2025, to hash out county affairs, approve what needed approval, and settle what needed settling. Among the more noteworthy moments of the meeting was Sheriff Brad Pope presenting Deputy Trevor Bonds with a Meritorious Service Medal for his gallant conduct during a high-speed hullabaloo…

After a solemn silence worthy of a tomb, the Nevada Supreme Court has stirred on the matter of Reno’s esteemed Mayor, Hillary Schieve, and the case of the mysterious GPS tracker. The justices have graciously set aside 34 minutes on April 8—presumably because 35 would be an unreasonable indulgence—for oral arguments on whether the name…

Out yonder past the prairie’s bend, A cowboy rode to find his mend. His wits were dull, his thoughts ran slow, He needed brains to help him grow. He found a Doc in a fancy coat, Who stroked his chin and cleared his throat. “A brain transplant? Well, sure, I can! I got three kinds…

Baseball and softball are as unpredictable as a desert storm—wild, relentless, and capable of turning instantly. From Virginia City to Dayton and beyond, teams battled for bragging rights, with some walking away victorious and others licking their wounds. After falling to non-varsity opponent in their last meeting, the Virginia City Muckers’ softball squad came out…

Nevada’s Carson City Federal Building on the Chopping Block In a move not seen in nearly 60 years, the General Services Administration (GSA)—the federal government’s highfalutin real estate broker—has been ordered by President Trump to offload over 500 buildings deemed “non-core assets.” It is part of a sweeping effort to cut waste and rein in…

Though seldom spoken in polite society— a lawyer in possession of good standing must be in want of a scandal. Enter Adam Lawson Woodrum, a man of learned pedigree and most unfortunate inclinations, whose present legal entanglements have left the Carson City courthouse in uncommon confusion. Mr. Woodrum, formerly of the Carson City Public Defender’s…

A Gold Medal in Losing It takes dedication to hold onto last place for years, but Nevada has done it. According to the latest figures from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Silver State spent all of 2024 as the nation’s unemployment champion, boasting a jobless rate of 5.6 percent—the worst in the country.…