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Most of us don't talk about our fantasies or wishes that make us feel ashamed.

A look at the new film by writer-director Trey Edward Shults.

Niche Podcast highlights people in Reno with unique passions and hobbies, including Paul Mitchell. He's a journalism professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, but he's also a Hot Wheels fiend.

Starbucks is expanding its operations in Minden , which will bring close to 100 new jobs within the next two years. Our contributor Brook Bentley reports. The Starbucks distribution center in Carson Valley will expand over the next year with an additional 700,000 square feet. The roasting side of the operation will continue as is. The project will cost $50 million and the goal is to increase capacity in order to streamline regional sourcing. With the 100 forthcoming jobs, Starbucks will soon

Drone use is on the rise in the Tahoe Basin, but the regulations remain murky for flying unmanned aircrafts on land owned by the U.S. Forest Service, along with state parks in Nevada and California. Our contributor Brook Bentley reports. There are some blanket rules across the U.S. about using drones. They include flying at or below 400 feet, staying at least 5 miles away from airports, and never flying near response efforts for emergencies like wildfires. But within the Tahoe Basin, which has

The cannabis industry is projected to surge dramatically with the legalization of recreational pot in several states, including Nevada. But it’s not just the dispensaries who stand to benefit.

Marijuana has been used medicinally for thousands of years, but since about 1900, the plant has been politicized and vilified to the point that current decisions about it are still being impacted by decisions made a century ago. Our contributor Bob Conrad of ThisisReno takes a historic look back at the drug and the controversy surrounding it. The Depression years were pivotal for marijuana in the United States. Although a few states criminalized marijuana prior to the '30s, a full bore effort

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