Picture of John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks, Nevada

Fifteen resort properties in Washoe County together are valued at $710 million for property taxes -- a loss of about half their value over four years — as their profits have shrunk or turned into losses.

Fifteen resort properties in Washoe County together are valued at $710 million for property taxes -- a loss of about half their value over four years — as their profits have shrunk or turned into losses.

String of revelations since the sacking of The Star's managing director sparks inquiry.

Is “Downton Abbey’’ perfectly attuned to these times or totally out of step?

Police are swarming the Farm Show Complex after the report of a hostage situation. The building was locked down. A person was shot or stabbed late this morning, according to Larry Weaver, a Farm Show Complex spokesman. There appeared to be a lot of blood.

SPARKS — The fluctuations and volatility in the local housing market continued in January, as home sales and values slumped once more to kick off 2012.

Reports that the crime-busting deputy major of a Chinese city had gone on "medical leave" sparks speculation that he had sought asylum.

Erik Holmer contends for a rebound during the Wolverines' 51-40 loss at Sparks on Saturday.

Lucky's Place a colorful Everglades tourist draw Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 03:36 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012 (AP) — The tourists in their rental cars creep down the Everglades byway known as Loop Road. [...] when they find the old metal Lucky Strike cigarette ...

The Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show is taking place this week, and to get in the spirit we're hosting a contest for local dog owners.