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If you have an hour to spare, I encourage you to watch Item 10 from the July 2026 Northern Nevada Public Health Board of Health meeting . Pay particular attention to how Reno Councilmember Devon Reese interacts with his fellow elected officials. I came away wondering why Reese seems to believe
Read the articleToday’s round in the courtroom between Eddie Lorton and Mike Leonard before Judge Pierre Hascheff raises a question plenty of Reno residents are probably asking: Is Justice Court really where campaign feuds and “Breaking Bad” memes belong? According to reporting from KUNR , the dispute centers
Read the articleWe ponder why Devon Reese keeps changed the number. First it was “5th generation Nevadan.” Now suddenly it’s “6th generation.” So naturally people are asking: why does it matter so much? Will adding another generation make him a better mayor? Will it get more votes? More likes on social media? Mor
Read the articleAnd here’s where it gets even more interesting. If Eddie Lorton wants to talk about transparency, maybe he should start with his own backyard. Take a look at your C&E filing yesterday. What about his team? They can’t help you out?
Read the articleWhy does Michael Leonard and Mike’s Reno Report matter? Simple: people actually read it — and they act on it. In less than a year, Leonard has built a growing, loyal audience — especially among Republicans — and that influence is very real. Just ask Eddie Lorton. Leonard was once in Lorton’s co
Read the articleThey say breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and after a court hearing, that might be especially true. Because if you ask Picon, the real story always happens before… or after… the main event. And yesterday proved it. After the Lorton vs. Leonard hearing in Washoe County Justice Court
Read the articleClear your calendar. On Monday, April 13, if you want a front-row seat to one of the most embarrassing political spectacles in Reno, head down to Washoe County Justice Court. Judge Pierra Hascheff will be presiding over the latest installment of Eddie Lorton vs. Michael Leonard — and yes, it’s exa
Read the articleThere’ s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. There’s The Little Engine That Could. And now, Reno gets its own work of fiction: Eddie and the 4th of July Parade. Because let’s be honest—this isn’t about patriotism, community, or even the Fourth of July. This is about one thing: getting Eddie Lort
Read the articleWe absolutely love the optics here… Last night when the Republican Central Committee lined up behind Eddie Lorton, standing right next to him was his buddy, his pal, his mentor — Robert Beadles. Yes, that Robert Beadles. The same guy who has now confirmed he hired a private investigator tied t
Read the articleThat familiar rat-a-tat-tat has returned to the Reno City Council meetings. Once again, Eddie Lorton has been showing up during public comment demanding that a Fourth of July parade be placed on a future council agenda. Now Lorton says he’ll personally cover the $25,000 cost to make it happen.
Read the articleHold the phone—does Mike’s Reno Report call into question Devon Reese’s claim of being a fifth-generation Nevadan? You betcha. Politically, saying you’re a “fifth-generation Nevadan” isn’t about eligibility—it’s about signal and strategy.
Read the articleIf you’re looking for a little excitement tonight, look no further. There’s a fundraiser for Devon Reese, reportedly backed by a room full of attorneys — and really, what could be more fun than that combination? But while the wine is flowing and the speeches are polished, the real action might be
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