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In this presidential election year there has been an ongoing and vigorous debate, nay, a knock-down-drag-out fight over the question of whether the wealthy pay their fair share of federal taxes. There is ample ammo for both sides of that argument. But when it comes to state and local taxes there is no debate. The […]
Nevada state and local taxes already too regressive
February 27, 2020
February 20, 2020
Federal spending by both parties must be reined in
There is always one issue on which both parties in Washington never fail to agree — more and more spending. President Trump’s proposed 2021 fiscal year budget of $4.8 trillion includes a deficit of $1 trillion dollars, almost double the deficit for the Obama administration’s final year in office, but the squawking isn’t about the […]
Vandal girls advance to state as top seed after capturing regional title
Eureka’s Lady Vandals advanced to the 1A state tournament this week by winning the Region II championship in Las Vegas last weekend over rival Owyhee. It’s their fourth straight year making it to state. Last year they were state runner-up champion Mineral County. Meanwhile, the Vandals boys team lost 74-45 in their opening round game […]
February 13, 2020
After Iowa Caucus Problems, Concerns Grow Over Nevada’s Plan
By Christina A. Cassidy and Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Concerns have been growing that next week’s Nevada caucuses could offer a repeat of the chaos that ensnared the Iowa vote, with Nevada facing many of the same organizational and technical challenges that crippled Iowa’s process. Volunteers who will be leading the […]
Eureka Boys, Girls Earn Playoff Spot
Two losses last weekend dropped the Eureka boys into fourth place in the 1A East, but does leave them still able to hold onto the No. 4 seed into the Region II playoffs Feb. 20-22 in Las Vegas. The Vandals conclude the regular season at McDermitt this Friday, but have a two-game lead on the […]
Vandal Wrestlers Qualift for State after 4th Place Finish at Regionals
As he did at the 2A Northern division duals the week before, Preston Hubbard (170) won his weight class at the 2A Northern Regional in Lovelock, to earn the No. 1 seed at that weight at the state meet this weekend at Virgin Valley High in Mesquite. The Vandals scored 68 points to finish fourth […]
Head-on Crash near Elko Claims the Lives of 4 People
A preliminary investigation indicates a head-on crash that killed four people in northeast Nevada over the weekend was caused by a driver attempting to pass in a no-passing zone on a two-lane highway south of Wells. The Nevada Highway Patrol says a silver 2019 Subaru Impreza with Oregon plates was heading north on U.S. 93 […]