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4/4/2026 11:06:32 PM

Nevada Governor Names New Judge for Reno and Carson City

Nevada Governor's Latest Judicial Pick Signals a Strategic Shift In a move that is drawing close scrutiny from legal observers, the Nevada Governor has selected a second justice for the state’s...

4/4/2026 11:06:00 PM

Reno Poised to Approve Major Firefighter Deal and Sewer Fee Changes

Reno City Council Moves Forward on Housing, Debates New Development CodeIn a lengthy session this week, the Reno City Council tackled key issues shaping the city's future, from affordable housing init...

4/3/2026 3:16:37 PM

Water Shortage Unlikely in 2026 Despite Scant Snowfall

Water Restrictions Tighten as Truckee River Flows Drop The primary water source for a major northern region is under unprecedented strain, prompting officials to implement stricter conservation...

3/31/2026 9:13:18 PM

FirstEnergy Bribery Case Stalls as Jury Fails to Reach Verdict

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Ohio Bribery Case Against Former Utility ExecutivesA federal judge has declared a mistrial in the closely watched bribery case against two former Ohio utility executi...

3/31/2026 5:05:38 AM

Unseen Nevada Caregivers Provide Staggering $10 Billion in Support

Nevada Families Under Pressure: New Report Details Caregiver StrugglesA new analysis reveals the immense financial, emotional, and physical toll on Nevadans providing unpaid care for older family memb...

3/28/2026 9:06:51 PM

AI Now Watches: The Silent Spread of Urban Surveillance Cameras

License Plate Readers: Public Safety Tool or Privacy Threat?The quiet hum of an automated license plate reader (ALPR) mounted on a patrol car or streetlight is becoming a common sound in modern law en...

3/27/2026 9:18:16 PM

Downtown Gets a New Pulse: Live Shows & Major Upgrades Approved

Nevada Venues Tighten Security Following Incident, Public Input SoughtEntertainment venues across the region are enacting enhanced security protocols in the wake of a recent incident at a major event ...

3/27/2026 9:06:06 PM

GOP Lawmakers Ramp Up Culture War Battles Before Crucial Ohio Vote

Ohio Lawmakers Set Sights on Culture War Issues as Primary Season Heats UpWith the May primary election looming, Republican legislators in Ohio are advancing a slate of bills targeting hot-button soci...

4/4/2026 11:06:15 PM

Nevada Leaders Warn: Don't Interfere With Our Voting

Nevada Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Voter Purge Order In a significant legal move, the Nevada Attorney General's office has initiated a lawsuit challenging a recent executive order issued by...

4/3/2026 9:17:14 PM

Oregon Fights Back Against Mail-in Ballot Restrictions

Oregon Joins Multi-State Legal Challenge Against Executive Order Restricting Mail-In VotingOregon has officially entered a coalition of states filing a lawsuit against a recent executive order from th...

3/31/2026 9:13:57 PM

Celebrate 45 Years of Community Pride: Join the "Keep Akron Beautiful" Challenge This April

Community Stewards Mark 45 Years, Launch Annual Citywide Cleanup Drive This April, a local nonprofit is rallying residents for its flagship beautification campaign, building on a 45-year legacy...

3/31/2026 7:19:39 PM

Vineyard Owners Consider Land Sale for Veterans Cemetery Growth

Vineyard Owners Consider Selling Land for Veterans Cemetery ExpansionOwners of a prominent vineyard outside Salem are in preliminary discussions about selling a significant portion of their farmland. ...

3/29/2026 9:11:27 PM

Cutting Through the Confusion of Local Government

Public Trust Erodes as Government Transparency Portals Falter A growing chorus of civic watchdogs and everyday citizens is sounding the alarm over persistent technical failures and opaque data ...

3/27/2026 9:18:56 PM

Creative Funding Fix Paves Way for Safer Neighborhoods

Downtown Policing Initiative Receives Major Funding BoostA significant new allocation of funds is set to bolster law enforcement presence in the city's core business district. The Reno City Council re...

3/27/2026 9:13:07 PM

Should landlords be required to provide air conditioning?

California Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Air Conditioning in Rental UnitsIn a significant move to address extreme heat, a new bill advancing in the California State Legislature would require landlords t...

3/27/2026 7:06:07 AM

City Lacks Independent Police Watchdog, Raising Public Concern

Community Concern Grows as Independent Police Oversight Role Remains Vacant for Months For over eight months, a key position responsible for independently reviewing public complaints against law en...

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5/21/2026 3:20:28 PM

Solar panels and EVs felt like risks; now these homeowners see the payoff finally arriving.

Solar Panels and EVs: Calculated Risk Pays Off for HomeownersFor years, homeowners who invested upfront in rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles navigated a landscape of uncertainty, betting on l...

5/21/2026 3:20:03 PM

Traffic backs up for miles after semi overturns, closing multiple lanes on Alpine Avenue

Semi-Truck Accident Brings Alpine Avenue Traffic to a Standstill in WalkerA serious collision involving a large commercial vehicle caused major traffic delays on a primary thoroughfare in Walker on Th...

5/21/2026 3:19:51 PM

Teen healing after Fruitport VFW shooting; venue reveals renter booked space as 'family gathering'

Tragedy in Muskegon: Teen Stable After Incident at Local VFW PostIn a shocking turn of events over the weekend, a teenager is now recovering after a shooting occurred at a VFW Post in Fruitport Townsh...