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3/27/2026 7:05:05 AM

Will Fresno Fight a $15 Million Fine for City Hall Discrimination?

Fresno Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of Discrimination ComplaintsA new analysis of city data reveals a significant backlog in how Fresno addresses discrimination complaints, raising concerns about the ...

3/26/2026 7:19:57 AM

Nevada ethics rulings ignite fresh scrutiny of DA's conduct

Chris Hicks Withdraws from Washoe County Commission Race In a surprising political reversal, Chris Hicks has officially ended his campaign for the Washoe County Commission District 4 seat. The form...

3/23/2026 3:09:16 AM

Unregulated License Plate Cameras Track Every Nevada Drive

License Plate Cameras Proliferate Across Nevada in a Legal Gray Zone From the bustling streets of Las Vegas to quiet desert highways, a vast and largely unregulated network of automated license pla...

3/21/2026 7:13:26 PM

Lawmakers Race to Craft Classroom AI Rules Without Crushing Innovation

Nevada Legislators Propose Ambitious AI Education Framework for Public Schools Lawmakers in Nevada are advancing a groundbreaking proposal to integrate artificial intelligence literacy into the...

3/21/2026 1:17:00 AM

Nevada Halts Kalshi's Political Betting Market

Nevada Gaming Authorities Halt Operations of Online Prediction Platform A prominent online prediction market has been ordered to cease operations in Nevada pending a regulatory review. The state's ...

3/10/2026 1:03:28 AM

Spring Spruce-Up Plans Blossom for West Akron's Copley Road

West Akron's Copley Road Corridor Gets a Spring Refresh The commercial strip along Copley Road in West Akron is buzzing with activity this spring, but it’s not just business as usual. A noticea...

3/6/2026 4:20:10 PM

FirstEnergy's Lavish Influence Exposed at Corruption Trial

Former FirstEnergy CEO Portrayed as "Cocky" Leader in Landmark Bribery Trial Testimony In a dramatic turn at the ongoing Ohio corruption trial, witness accounts have painted a vivid picture of the ...

2/10/2026 8:02:59 PM

Ohio Ethics Panel Clears Senator in Fracking Venture Review

Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint Against Ohio Senator Over Energy HoldingsA state legislative ethics committee in Ohio has concluded its review of a complaint against a prominent state senator, findin...

3/26/2026 3:16:07 PM

Akron targets 11 homes for demolition as four earn a temporary stay

Akron Advances on Blight: 11 Properties Slated for Demolition, Four Granted Temporary Stay In a significant move to address neighborhood blight, local officials have greenlit the demolition of ...

3/25/2026 9:05:01 PM

Nevada's Forfeiture Reforms Fail to Protect Your Property

Nevada's Cash Seizure Powers Face Scrutiny in New State ReportA new report commissioned by Nevada lawmakers reveals a continued and complex use of civil asset forfeiture by law enforcement agencies ac...

3/22/2026 11:10:11 PM

Major police leadership inquiry takes crucial step forward in Reno

Reno Police Leadership Under Review Following Misconduct Probe A sweeping internal affairs investigation into alleged misconduct within a specialized unit of the Reno Police Department has triggere...

3/21/2026 3:03:48 AM

Fresno's Contentious Street Name Faces Another Historic Vote

César Chávez Boulevard Renaming Ignites Debate in FresnoA major Fresno thoroughfare is poised for a name change, sparking a citywide conversation about identity, history, and community values. The pro...

3/10/2026 7:14:03 PM

Powerful Insider Testifies About Secret Bar Meeting With Utility Executives

Former Utility Regulator Details Late-Night Meeting with CEO in Bribery Trial Testimony A key witness in a high-profile corruption trial provided jurors with a detailed account of an unusual late-n...

3/6/2026 4:21:18 PM

Never Miss a Critical Alert: Akron's Emergency Notification System Explained

Akron Activates New Public Safety Alert System for EmergenciesThe city of Akron has officially launched a revamped emergency notification system designed to deliver critical information directly to re...

2/10/2026 8:03:43 PM

Ohio Lawmakers Push New ICE Mandate, Sparking Local Backlash

Akron City Council Voices Strong Opposition to State Immigration Enforcement ProposalsMembers of the Akron City Council have issued forceful critiques against a series of new proposals making their wa...

2/9/2026 4:14:55 PM

A Hidden Crisis: Poverty's Deadly Toll on American Lives

Washoe County Grapples with Soaring Homelessness MortalityA new report paints a stark picture of the human toll of the ongoing homelessness crisis in Washoe County. Data reveals a significant and trou...

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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...