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Michael Leonard 7/2/26 Michael Leonard 7/2/26

The Gold’ N Silver Inn Reopens — and Reno Isn’t Sure About it

For nearly seventy years, Reno residents could expect that at any hour of the day or night, the Gold ‘N Silver Inn would be open, then it closed and now it has reopened after a year.

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Michael Leonard 6/30/26 Michael Leonard 6/30/26

The Washoe Parent Coalition: A Movement to Rebalance Childhood Education

Here's how a grassroots movement in Reno-Sparks is fighting back against unproven ed-tech, shrinking recess times, and the smartphone takeover.

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Michael Leonard 6/29/26 Michael Leonard 6/29/26

Why Hasn't the Washoe County DA Prosecuted the Wyatt North Case

Here's why a 21‑year‑old’s shooting death has become a test of transparency for the DA and Police in Reno.

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Michael Leonard 6/25/26 Michael Leonard 6/25/26

The Taji Hillson Case: How A Psychic Led to a $5 Million Bail and a Year in Jail

The case against former WCSD teacher Taji Hillson is one of the most unusual—and troubling—criminal proceedings Washoe County has seen.

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Michael Leonard 6/23/26 Michael Leonard 6/23/26

Washoe County's Children Deserve Better Than the Health Care We’re Giving Them

Every community is ultimately judged by how it treats its children. Yet thousands of children in Washoe County lack consistent access to the physical and mental health care they need to thrive.

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Michael Leonard 6/22/26 Michael Leonard 6/22/26

Gianoli is Running for Judge. She made a Man Destitute to get a Conviction

This is the story of how Shawn Rouse went from traveling to start a job to becoming homeless after encountering Reno PD, Angela Gianoli and the Municipal Court.

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Michael Leonard 6/16/26 Michael Leonard 6/16/26

Nevada’s CD-2: Republicans Won the Primary, But the General Election May Be Harder

For more than forty years, Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District has been one of the safest Republican seats in the West but that may change in November. Here's why.

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Michael Leonard 6/15/26 Michael Leonard 6/15/26

Reno’s Judges are Bailing: A Look at Turnover, Vacancies, and Court Impacts

Reno’s courts are experiencing the most significant period of judicial turnover in more than a decade. Good luck getting your case heard. Here is who left and what is happening.

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Michael Leonard 6/11/26 Michael Leonard 6/11/26

How Vaupel Lost Reese’s Bid to Control Reno City Council and Why Marshall's Win Matters

For years, Mayor Hillary Schieve and Councilmember Devon Reese have shaped a voting bloc inside City Hall, but that has all changed.

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Michael Leonard 6/10/26 Michael Leonard 6/10/26

Observations from the Primary on June 9th

Here are my observations on some of the races that stand out from the primary.

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