The 77th session of the Nevada Legislature begins Monday with pomp and ceremony before lawmakers buckle down to tackle politically charged issues that will set spending levels and policy priorities for years to come.
November's Lyon Drive Fire in New Washoe City and the destructive Washoe Drive Fire across the valley in January of 2012 were both started by men disposing fireplace ashes. One is now facing criminal charges. The other isn't. Some are asking why.
If you're not planning on watching the big game this Sunday, it could be a good time to lace up your skates and hit the Rink on the River.
Sunday is the last day the rink will be open this season.
Some conservationists are questioning Nevada's commitment to its sage grouse plan after Gov. Brian Sandoval asked Department of Wildlife Director Ken Mayer to resign.
The big game is just around the corner and most of Northern Nevada is bleeding red and gold for the Niners, but there is a small group of fans here in the west that fly high with the Ravens.
The Bureau of Land Management is issuing new policy directives emphasizing "compassion and concern" for wild horses on federal lands in the West, in response to alleged abuse during roundups of thousands of mustangs in recent years.
Nevada Sen. Dean Heller was one of 12 Republicans to vote in favor of legislation to raise the U.S. debt ceiling now on the way to President Obama's desk.