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The man convicted of killing college freshman Kristin Smart has been hospitalized after an attack at a California prison.

The former Bently Heritage Estate Distillery will hold a public grand opening in September.

Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark on Tuesday requested a vote on whether Alexis Hill should keep her position as board chair— and Hill agreed.

Eight contenders battled it out in the first Republican primary debate, facing long odds and an uphill battle to stop Donald Trump from grabbing the nomination.

Commissioner Mike Clark wants a vote on doing a few board meetings at night for people with day jobs. Chair Alexis Hill says she needs more specifics.

A reader worries that a change for "oversize" vehicles from 25 to 15 feet may lead to harassment from vindictive neighbors.

Over a half inch of rain from tropical storm Hilary has temporarily closed access to the Black Rock Desert and Burning Man.

The biggest challenge Legends Bay Casino has faced since opening is not inflation or the economy but something familiar to Northern Nevada residents.

Burning Man site deals with rain and mud from Hurricane Hilary out on the Black Rock Desert on Aug. 22, 2023.

The Sparks City Council is expected to approve buying out Manager Neil Krutz's employment contract on Friday for $600,000.