Extinct, endangered, threatened — or none of the above? Scientists are logging “lost” species in a new journal as resources to protect sensitive flora and fauna shrink.

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Cody Whipple has doubts about socialism, the COVID vaccine and the moon landing. The GOP congressional hopeful is betting on Nevada roots and authenticity in his longshot bid to flip a House seat.

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OPINION by John L. Smith: “Flippo’s flipoff of a conservative small town located in the heart of a congressional district that’s never elected a Democrat is a sign that he’s either extremely confident or running scared.”
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Nevada ranks 11th in the nation for biodiversity, but many of our state’s species are endangered, threatened or already extinct. A new journal seeks to document the species that are “lost” — the ones whose status scientists aren’t quite sure about.

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“Between Marty and Carrie and Flippo and I, I'm a leader, and that's what Nevada needs. I don't think they need another person to go to Congress and continue to listen to their party.”

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OPINION by John L. Smith: I went to Gardnerville hoping for a robust debate between David Flippo and Teresa Benitez-Thompson. His no-show suggests he’s either complacent or cowardly.
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Postal Service changes mean a Washoe County ballot mailed on Election Day may not count.

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The City of Reno is ending its contract with Flock Safety amid mounting public outcry.

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Big solar has its sights on Northern Nevada. Scout Clean Energy is proposing two massive projects near Pyramid Lake that would dwarf previous solar projects in the state.

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In Nevada, mail ballots have to be postmarked by Election Day to count, but a Postal Service policy change could specifically hurt Washoe County.

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Despite economic headwinds, slot machine company CEOs have an upbeat view about the state of the gaming equipment sector.

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The City of Reno will not be renewing its contract with Flock Safety, local officials confirmed Friday. It will also not renew its contract with a company that uses drones to respond to reported crimes.

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A Colorado renewable energy developer is proposing to bring massive solar farms to Northern Nevada, with applications to build near Pyramid Lake.

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☑️ Before you cast your ballot, get to know the candidates and the issues facing Nevada.

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Slot machine revenue is growing in Nevada and across the nation. What do the CEOs of four slot makers think as they’re hit by a tough economy and tariffs?

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Mariachi music is so popular in schools that there often aren't enough teachers to meet demand.

But a new specialty program at UNLV is changing that by educating future teachers.

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OPINION by Michael Schaus: “Nevada’s deep-red 2nd Congressional District is now attracting Democratic attention as the Republican candidate blunders from one unforced error to the next, making things a whole lot more competitive.”
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More than 200 Elko workers affected by gaming company’s bankruptcy will be rehired as Maverick Gaming reclaims two casinos.

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