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By Riley Snyder The Nevada Independent Hundreds of impassioned supporters and opponents flooded the halls of the Nevada Legislature last week to testify on a contentious measure requiring background checks […]
After background checks bill, lawmakers prepare wide variety of gun bills
Nevada’s first and second train robbery
One of the first jobs I had after I left the ranch, was as an engineering aide for the Nevada State Highway Department (Now NDOT) in 1962. I was assigned […]
Around The State
Associated Press Mother returned to Vegas in 1986 missing child murder case LAS VEGAS — A 60-year-old woman who was arrested in Florida after police in Nevada reopened an investigation […]
Gun background check law is a futile gesture
The frequency of gun violence calls for a senseless and futile gesture and Nevada Democratic lawmakers are just the ones to do it. In a matter of days this past […]
Democrats flunk math with false claims about refunds
The Associated Press reported recently that Democrats have seized on the fact that the average income tax refund is smaller this year “as proof that the Republican-written tax law hurts […]
February 14, 2019
Three Vandals medal at state
Closing out the wrestling season for the Eureka Vandals, sophomore Wyatt Anderson earned a silver medal at the 2A state tournament last weekend in Winnemucca. The Vandals scored 38 points […]
Farmers, ranchers appeal Diamond Valley ruling to create a water market
By Daniel Rothberg The Nevada Independent An effort to fix water scarcity in a Nevada basin that stands as a case study for groundwater issues in the arid West is […]
Senate approves gun background check bill
By Riley Snyder The Nevada Independent State senators split on party-lines over a major vote requiring background checks on most private gun sales or transfers, with Democrats continuing the rapid […]
Is This You? Speaking of Nuts
Over the Christmas season—I know, no more about Christmas—I’ll be quick. Hey, I can be quick! Over Christmas produce departments sell mixed nuts, in their shells. I don’t buy them, […]