Club Underground promoter Brandon Deriso has long accused perceived enemies of conspiring against him. Deriso describes that coup as a coordinated effort to damage his business and reputation. The coup against him includes elected officials, casinos, promoters, a nonprofit and area musicians.

Local music promoter alleges a ‘coup’ is conspiring against him

Brandon Deriso claims a conspiracy of politicians and rivals sought to ruin his career, though all named parties deny his accusations.

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Positivity, civility and recognition of what’s great in the community are absolutely welcome. But the incessant brown-nosing and hollow platitudes by local elected politicians have only led to chaos, negativity and disruption among most government agencies. #Editorial

Editorial: Leading versus cheerleading

Opinion: Local officials prioritize politeness over accountability, leading to rubber-stamping instead of necessary oversight.

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Data center developer Tract pushed back in court against NV Energy’s claims in a lawsuit filed last week by the public utility. 👉 Subscribe to read.

Data center developer punches back against NV Energy in lawsuit

Data center developer Tract pushes back against NV Energy's lawsuit, arguing that existing contracts require arbitration instead of a public hearing.

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The federal plan “seeks to impose unrealistic reductions on Nevada and our water users,” and “could have devastating economic and environmental impacts on Nevada,” Lombardo said.

Nevada faces ‘unrealistic reductions’ in ‘fundamentally flawed’ Colorado River plan, officials say • Nevada Current

The federal government has released its long-awaited 10-year plan to manage worsening water shortages along the Colorado River, including deep cuts to Nevada’s allocation of the drought-stricken river...

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UPDATED: The data center developer disputed NV Energy’s statements. “We have never asked or expected for our costs to be subsidized by others; to the contrary, we have spent over $50 million, and have committed to spend nearly $1 billion, to support NV Energy’s infrastructure."

NV Energy sues to block private arbitration for 2-gigawatt data center projects

NV Energy sued to block private arbitration over a massive Storey County data center project, arguing utility costs belong before regulators.

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President Trump and other officials have “invented threats and used provocative language and repulsive imagery to stimulate anti-trans disgust and paranoia,” according to a rhetoric scholar who studies how moral panics shape public policy: theconversation.com/how-the-trum... #polisky

The consequences of this lawsuit could be devastating to Nevada. If the judge sides with the #datacenter defendants, how much NV Energy could charge customers for data center energy use could be navigated in secret, through private arbitration—not at the PUCN.

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NV Energy filed a lawsuit Friday in Washoe County Second Judicial District Court seeking to block a private arbitration involving a large proposed data center development. MORE: thisisreno.com/2026/07/nv-e...

Congrats we just made it impossible to come here for a PhD www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/16/m...

Trump administration limits student visas to four years, changing longstanding policy - The Boston Globe

The new rule, which also restricts the international students’ ability to transfer schools or change majors without approval in their first year, will go into effect in mid-September.

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#Editorial meme by Darren Archambault

Border cops have asserted the power to search your phone whenever they want, if you're flying abroad or within 100 miles of the border. Yes, even if you're an American citizen.

Border cops can search your phone whenever they want, if you're within 100 miles of the border

They can also search it without a warrant if you're flying abroad. Yes, even if you're an American citizen.

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Every day, Nevada educators teach students that character is what you do when no one is watching, and accountability means owning your mistakes. Governor Lombardo has made accountability a cornerstone of his public message. Nevadans should expect him to live by that standard too.

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 3w ago

Leaked video shows Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo abusing his power to get out of a traffic ticket: Officer: The reason I'm stopping you is the red light violation back there. Gov. Lombardo: I'm Joe Lombardo. Come on, man.

The Rupert Murdoch marital settlement will be redacted but not completely sealed. We have been pushing to get this case unsealed since 2024.

#Editorial meme by Darren Archambault

#Editorial meme by Darren Archambault

A self-described journalist and First Amendment auditor has been ordered by a federal judge to stay away from three female attorneys. Drew Ribar was again said by U.S. District Court Judge Anne Traum to have harassed the attorneys defending the case.

Federal judge orders Ribar to stay away from female attorneys after ‘harassing behavior’ in lawsuit

Drew Ribar, a self-described First Amendment auditor, has been ordered to stay away from three female attorneys after allegedly harassing them in connection to a lawsuit.

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ELECTION: Washoe County District Attorney candidate Wes Duncan claimed victory Wednesday after leading in polls over longtime incumbent DA Chris Hicks. Duncan's campaign was critical of Hicks’s plea bargaining and charging policies that most agree are leading to a growing backlog of court cases.

Reno election results: Marshall leads mayor’s race, Duncan expected to become next district attorney (video)

Vote counting continues in tight races, with Wes Duncan leading in the Washoe County District Attorney election and Kate Marshall in the Reno mayor's race.

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A dark grey Toyota truck was the first vehicle to roll across the newly constructed north and south Arlington bridges today about 10:15 a.m. The truck drove south on Arlington just after workers removed the bollards that were blocking the avenue, opening up the street to traffic.

A Reno man on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Reno and two police officers. He alleges they used excessive force during an arrest at a convenience store in 2024. More: thisisreno.com/2026/05/exce...

A proposal to create a regional parks and recreation district is gaining momentum. The district would govern regional parks across the three local jurisdictions: Reno, Sparks and Washoe County.

Parks district idea gains support but faces complex path forward

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"Housing not handcuffs" protest held in downtown Reno for May Day.

🔊 #Podcast This Is Reno editors Kristen Hackbarth and Bob Conrad break down several major local stories for Reno and Washoe County. Topics include Reno’s reversal on regulating data centers and allegations of mismanagement within Washoe County housing and homeless services.

🔊 Podcast: Data centers, Washoe County investigation and the next school superintendent

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Video footage captured by an east Las Vegas business shows the Thursday morning hit-and-run crash that left Sam Morris, the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s director of photography, in critical condition. DETAILS: lvrj.com/post/3792340 

The Sparks City Council will meet Monday to consider personnel and public safety items: the annual performance evaluation of City Manager Dion Louthan and a grant to support a regional facial recognition case management project involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Sparks council to review city manager raise, facial recognition grant

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Timeshare troubles at Tahoe. The FBI is investigating, owners said. thisisreno.com/2026/04/lake...

Lake Tahoe timeshare dispute leads to court takeover

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Sources say Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has “absolutely” been involved in matters related to his wife’s position at the DA’s office. The dual household income was raised as a key criticism by several sources.

Sources dispute Washoe DA's justification for spouse working under him

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Extremists across ideologies are increasingly targeting Jews communities.

How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism

Geopolitical violence abroad translates into homegrown threats in the US and Canada. Recent antisemitic attacks show how the Jewish community is a target of those threats.

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Part 2, in which it is revealed the Washoe County’s defenses of the DA’s wife working under him, while delivered by the county’s PR person, actually come from the DA’s office. thisisreno.com/2026/03/chri...

Nevada Ethics Commission opinions raise questions in Washoe DA case

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The chief of staff to Nevada’s lieutenant governor agreed to pay a civil fine and undergo ethics training for using government resources for private matters, including organizing a 2025 North Las Vegas visit of a Trump administration official. STORY: lvrj.com/post/3729016 

This been out in the open for years. There’s been no serious review or questioning about it. People are mad.

This Is Reno@thisisreno.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Washoe County DA Chris Hicks is again facing allegations that his office structure violates Nevada ethics laws barring nepotism after his wife, Nicole, was promoted in late 2024 to a chief position. Nicole reports to the assistant district attorney, who reports to Hicks.

Afroman found not liable. A complete victory for the rapper and a massive unforced error from the cops and their attorney. www.billboard.com/pro/afroman-...

Afroman Wins Verdict Rejecting Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Cops Over Mocking Music Videos

Afroman won a jury verdict rejecting a lawsuit from police officers who claim the rapper defamed them by mocking them in social media music videos.

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