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 […]
Farmers, ranchers appeal Diamond Valley ruling to create a water market
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, […]
Antonio Joseph Mendez
Antonio (Tony) Joseph Mendez passed away at the age of 78 on January 19, 2019 of Parkinson’s disease while in the care of Hospice in Frederick, MD. Tony was born […]
New telephone scams being reported
Only 45 days into the new year, there is a new round of telephone scams seeking to take advantage of seniors Every county in Nevada has been affected to some […]
High winds force emergency landing in Reno
Associated Press RENO — Five passengers suffered minor injuries Wednesday when a Delta Air Lines flight headed from Southern California to Seattle encountered severe turbulence in a winter storm and […]
Bundys may have to face trial after all
This past week prosecutors appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals the decision by a Nevada federal judge to dismiss with prejudice all charges against Bunkerville rancher Cliven […]
Democratic House bill is a naked power grab
With Democrats firmly ensconced in power in the House of Representatives, the first order of business is, of course, to hold onto that power in perpetuity. The 600-page H.R. 1, […]
Regional tournament underway for Vandal basketball teams
Eureka’s boys withstood a 32-point performance by McDermitt’s Jagger Hinkey and held on for a 64-55 win over the Bulldogs on senior night in Eureka Feb. 15. Hinkey and teammate […]


