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Photos: Nevada falls to UNLV 69-67 in overtime at Lawlor

Nevada falls to UNLV 69-67 in overtime at Lawlor Events Center in Reno on March 4, 2023.

 

Bills would increase penalties for buying sex, living off earnings of a prostitute

A measure before Nevada lawmakers would allow police to arrest a person for buying sex on the first offense, and raise the minimum fine to $800.

 

Robert Laxalt: remembering one of Nevada's greatest authors, journalists

To celebrate the noted Nevada author who was born 100 years ago, the University of Nevada, Reno is hosting a two-day centennial celebration.

 

Crew killed in Care Flight crash to be honored in public memorial

All three men of crashed REMSA Care Flight will be honored at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

 

Robert Laxalt torn between art, family in 1974 US Senate election

Paul Laxalt's political team suggested the campaign re-issue Robert's "Sweet Promised Land." Robert was not warm to the idea but loved his brother.

 

Photos: Deep snow inundates the Donner Lake area near Truckee

Deep snow inundates the Donner Lake neighborhood in Truckee on March 3, 2023.

 

This Nevada bill would stop animal torturers from getting early release

AB159 was inspired by Jason Brown, who dismembered 7 dogs he got off Craigslist in the Reno. He got a 28-year sentence but could be released after 4.

 

Applicants sought for No. 2 elections job in Washoe County

Assistant Registrar Heather Carmen left the county last month, and the deadline to apply to fill her shoes is March 10.

 

Care Flight crash: Company that owned plane tied to 3 crashes that killed 11

The air ambulance crash outside Reno on Feb. 24 is the second in three months and the third fatal crash since 2019 involving Guardian Flight.

 

Sign up for free behind-the-scenes tour of unusual homeless program in Reno

The Men's CrossRoads facility helps those dealing with substance and mental health issues with a stable home and peer-to-peer mentorship.

 

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