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What to know about $40M soccer stadium proposed at Reno's South Valleys Regional Park
The Biggest Little City could be home to professional soccer once again, if plans for a South Reno soccer stadium are approved. The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission received a $40 million proposal for an outdoor soccer stadium and training facility in South Valleys Regional Park in late June. Wendy...
Biden administration announces funds to help local communities with affordable housing
Affordable housing is a growing concern. The Biden administration announced efforts to help, like caps on rent increases. Rents have increased over 31% in the past five years, according to the government watchdog group Accountable US. This week, the Biden administration announced more than $300 million in funds are being distributed to states and local communities aimed to help make housing more affordable.
John Cena Announces Retirement Tour, Final Match at WrestleMania 41, Speculation Over Last Opponent Grows
John Cena, a prominent figure in WWE for decades, has announced his retirement tour, marking the end of an era in professional wrestling. His surprise visit at Money in the Bank in Toronto stunned fans as he revealed that he is only three matches away from his final in-ring appearance, which will take place at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
Utah Gov. Cox to fellow governors: Please don’t ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group
It’s been a year since Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was elected as chairman of the National Governors Association and launched his “Disagree Better” campaign. At the time, Politico columnist Jonathan Martin pointed out that the NGA, which he described as a “once-vital forum for common ground,” had appeared to have “fallen prey to polarization,” noting […] The post Utah Gov. Cox to fellow governors: Please don’t ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Northern Nevada seniors concerned about democracy, environment, and cost of living
KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck (front left) meets with senior advocates (clockwise) Mac Rossi, Kyle Waxman, Marsy Kupfersmith, Larry Weiss, Donna Clontz, Jane Gruner, Andrea Pelto at the Sierra View Library in Reno, Nevada on July 8, 2024. Voters over the age of 65 make up the largest voting bloc in...
Dollar Tree closer to opening
If there was any doubt that the former 99 Cents Only Store in Boulder City would soon become a Dollar Tree, recently-placed signs should answer that question. A temporary covering on the street-front plaza sign more than two stories in height, states, “Dollar Tree Coming Soon.” A smaller banner stating the same can now be seen on the front of the store, covering the former 99 Cents Only sign.
Misuraca named 3A coach of the year
Helping Boulder City High School girls track and field capture their first regional championship since 2011, head coach Mark Misuraca and his staff have been named 3A coach of the year. “This season was the perfect storm,” Mark Misuraca. “We had the right coaches, the right kids. We brought in...
Ranking the Mountain West football schedules from hardest to easiest in 2024
I visited Jeff Choate's office this week for a sit-down interview with the Nevada football team's first-year head coach. He's lived an interesting life I'll document with a long-form feature story before his Wolf Pack debut Aug. 24 against SMU. But one thing I noted during our conversation was Choate mentioning Nevada having the Mountain West's hardest 2024 schedule. He cited the rankings of college football guru Phil Steele.
'I can breathe easy': West-side Mexican eatery gets reprieve as development pressure mounts
SALT LAKE CITY — As development pressure spreads to Salt Lake City's west side, score one for a mom-and-pop operation in the neighborhood. Margarito Parra, operator of El Asadero, a west-side Mexican restaurant, had been told by the prior developer of an apartment building taking shape next to his business that he'd have to leave to make way for more apartments. It's been the source of plenty of worry over the last two years as the initial building west of his restaurant, still incomplete, has risen from the ground, reducing traffic at El Asadero.
Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah – are y’all ready for Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo? This spectacular rodeo is presented by Zions Bank and is known for being one of the top rodeos in the nation. This grand event has officially kicked off running July 19-20, & 22nd-24th. This rodeo will be held in the state-of-the-art 17.5 million-dollar Days of ‘47 Arena at the Utah State Fair Park to celebrate the cowboy way of life and the rich Western roots. Holding 10,000 reserved stadium-style seats for fans, there’s not a bad seat in this venue.
Central, Southern Utah to Experience Daily Thunderstorms and Microburst Winds
Salt Lake City, UT – Moisture trapped under a ridge of high pressure is set to bring daily showers and thunderstorms to the higher terrains of Utah starting this weekend and continuing through much of the upcoming week. According to the US National Weather Service Salt Lake City, the best coverage of storms will be over central and southern Utah.
Global technology outage affecting flights, casinos in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas (KSNV) — An IT issue affecting many businesses and services around the country is being felt here in the valley. The massive disruptiongrounded flights and knocked banks offline on Friday, affecting companies and services around the world. Reports of the outage first began Thursday night when Frontier...
Casino Marketing & Technology Conference: Janet Hawk on host, monotasking, break points
The final day of the annual Casino Marketing & Technology conference has always been earmarked for host and player-development issues. This year’s event in Reno was no different. Story continues below. Janet Hawk, who has been a casino host from the Gulf Coast to the Las Vegas Strip, kicked...
Caesars Unveils WSOP Paradise with Record-Breaking Guaranteed Pool
As the World Series of Poker event in Las Vegas is already nearing its end, Caesars Entertainment is making plans for the next poker battlefield. And this time, Caesars will take things to the Bahamas. According to the casino and hospitality giant, its second WSOP Paradise event will take place...
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