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Housing hard to come by in White Pine County, local and state officials offer solutions
When Don Hendrickson moved to Ely from Alaska to become the building official for the City of Ely and White Pine County he learned firsthand how difficult it is to find housing in the region. Hendrickson has been in the job since February and just found a house to rent so his family could move […]
Nevada man shares cancer journey, urges early detection
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – More than two million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. In Nevada, prostate cancer is projected to be the second-leading type of cancer diagnosed in 2024. It is also the leading cause of cancer death in men across the country. Alex […]
Michele Fiore pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges; trial date set
Nye County Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud and conspiracy charges in federal court on Friday. U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel Albregts did not set bail and released Fiore, 53, on her own recognizance, pending trial this fall. ...
Quinbrook and Primergy Launch Largest U.S. Solar and Battery Storage Facility in Nevada
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and its portfolio company Primergy Solar have commenced commercial operations at the Gemini hybrid park in Nevada. This facility, situated in the Mojave Desert, is now the largest co-located solar plus battery energy storage system (BESS) in the United States, with a combined capacity of up to 690 megawatts (MW) of solar power and 380 MW of battery storage.
Brace for Quick-Passing Thunderstorms This Week
The Reno National Weather Service forecasts an increased risk of thunderstorms early this week. These storms are expected to bring little to no rainfall as they move into neighboring Nevada. They are expected to produce heavy downpours, which may lead to flash flooding in the northern part of the state.
Night in the Country, Wing Fest, Bass Camp set for festival-filled weekend in Northern Nevada
In a festival mood this week? You're in luck. Northern Nevada's lineup this week includes celebration of the arts, Shakespeare, country music, electronica and chicken wings, just to name a few. Food Truck Friday is back, and so are the Reno Aces, who will host their annual Star Wars Night on Saturday. Also on the horizon: a decent chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. Here's a look at what else is in store this week in...
Lawmakers stress need to look beyond red light cameras and other ‘back end’ traffic safety measures
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As state lawmakers discussed, yet again, legislation to authorize the use of red light cameras, some legislators turned the discussion to the role of infrastructure and other traffic safety mitigation measures. Lawmakers heard from state traffic safety and public health officials about the increased number of crashes and deaths in Nevada at Wednesday’s meeting of […] The post Lawmakers stress need to look beyond red light cameras and other ‘back end’ traffic safety measures appeared first on Nevada Current.
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