LOCAL NEWS

Analysis: The coming failure of Glen Canyon Dam

February 21, 2026
As deadlines for Colorado River negotiations come and go, few are talking about design flaws in the Arizona dam that hold back Lake Powell.

BLM plans emergency roundup of wild horses in Nevada

February 21, 2026
Because of drought and diminished foliage, the federal agency hopes to gather up 300 horses near Ely.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

February 21, 2026
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

The Meadows advances with victory in 3A boys basketball state semifinals

February 21, 2026
The Meadows boys basketball team defeated Spring Creek on Friday to advance to the 3A state championship game against Fernley.

4A boys roundup: Legacy falls short of state final; Clark to play for title

February 21, 2026
Bishop Manogue defeated Legacy and advanced to Saturday’s 4A boys basketball state final against Clark at 2 p.m. at Spanish Springs.

4A girls roundup: Losee advances to title game, faces Reno High

February 21, 2026
Losee will take on Reno High — the No. 1 seed from the North — at noon Saturday at Spanish Springs High School for the 4A girls basketball state title.

Coronado boys hang on, capture 5A state basketball title over Liberty — PHOTOS

February 21, 2026
Coronado defeated Liberty to win its first Class 5A boys basketball state championship Friday night at Valley High.

LETTER: Hegseth goes too far

February 21, 2026
Has Trump administration heard of free speech?

LETTER: A false equivalence

February 21, 2026
Trump’s push to “nationalize” elections a more serious threat than Democratic initiatives.

LETTER: Saying ‘no’ to the Olympics

February 21, 2026
No Miracle on Ice.