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True-crime author chronicles macabre stories Of 'Secret Reno'

Dec 29, 2021

Editor's note: This segment originally aired Aug. 2.

Reno might have skeletons in its closet, or maybe some ghosts haunting downtown.

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Wall Street Rumors Boost Silver

Feb 12, 2021

Silver has shone brightly lately.

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Nevada's History As "The Silver State"

Aug 19, 2020

A “Flowing Hair" silver dollar from 1794 is going up for auction by the owner in Las Vegas. Nevada has a storied history with a strong connection to silver. 

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Nevada's Bonanza King Revisited

Dec 27, 2018

John Mackay was a wealthy and powerful part of Nevada's history, but he is not someone we hear much about.

 

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Virginia & Truckee, Part 2

May 01, 2018

Last time, we told you about building the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, incorporated one hundred and fifty years ago. There’s more to the story. A lot more.

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The Virginia and Truckee (V&T) Railroad, and its rail cars, during its heyday.
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Virginia & Truckee, Part 1

Mar 17, 2018

With the discovery of the Comstock Lode of silver ore in Nevada, there came a need to transport it. Here’s Senator Richard Bryan.

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