The Glamour of Las Vegas
Bright lights, famous shows, pretty girls, and a city filled with glitz. Nevada’s booming gambling culture served as a catalyst for the rapid rise of Las Vegas.
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Obituary: Darlene Ann (Gibson) Barnet
Surrounded by family, Darlene Ann (Gibson) Barnet, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Sun Valley, Nevada.
The Prohibition Problem in Early Reno
The experience showed that banning something popular can be difficult to enforce on the public and can sometimes create unintended conflict.
Under the Silver State: The Story of Nevada Mining
Think of Nevada mining, are you picturing legendary silver strikes of the Old West? Nevada’s relationship with earthly treasures goes back much further…
School Against Culture: Stewart Indian School
Assimilation was intended to destroy native culture & practices, but wasn’t as effective as the government intended, as it caused deaths for many students.
1920s Prohibition in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, citizens became deeply involved in defying the law because illegal drinking fueled a huge underground economy, started early tourism, and…
Do You Know Sun Valley? Part 4.
In July 1948, all 40 residents signed a petition to create a power district. Two and a half years later they were approached by Sierra Pacific Power…
Do You Know Sun Valley? Part 3.
Lois Allen carried in a stack of comic books and a box of Tootsie Rolls. But she ran the school with a firm hand and a large paddle labeled “Heat for the Seat.”
Shouldn’t the Midwest be called the Mideast?
The U.S. Census Bureau officially categorizes 12 states as the Midwest: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas…
Do You Know Sun Valley? Part 2.
After WWII ended, soldiers returned home and many moved west to Reno and Sparks, where land was inexpensive. Prosser Valley then became Sun Valley in 1947.