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Kristin Smart's killer hospitalized after prison attack left him in serious condition

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

 

Foley Family Wines reopening former Bently distillery as Minden Mill Distilling

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

 

Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark wants vote on keeping Alexis Hill as chair

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

 

'The elephant not in the room': 5 takeaways from a Republican debate with no Donald Trump

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.

 

Why doesn't Washoe County Commission try occasional evening meetings?

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.

 

Will pickup truck owners run afoul of new Sparks homeless ordinance?

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

 

Watch: Burning Man playa temporarily closed due to rain and mud

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

 

Legends Bay Casino one year later: How is Reno-Sparks' first new casino in decades faring?

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

 

Photos: Burning Man site deals with rain and mud from Hurricane Hilary

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

 

Sparks City Manager Neil Krutz expected to get $600,000 buyout after tumultuous year

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

 

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