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Military briefs around Northern Nevada, Week of July 15
The annual Community 4 Veterans fundraiser for Veterans Helping Veterans has kicked off. This year’s grand prize is a 2024 29-foot Jayco travel trailer. Second prize consists of three CF Moto CFORCE ATVs, one each of 600, 500 and 110. Third prize is a Ruger American bolt action rife...
UNR targeted for $21 million technological innovation grant
The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, announced the Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Material Loop consortium led by the University of Nevada, Reno in the Carson City-Reno region was designated as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs in regions across the country that show potential for rapid growth in key technology sectors.
How Phoenix and Vegas Manage Extreme Heat Waves: Urban Heat Challenges and Future Outlook
Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the difficulties of dealing with extreme heat in cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas. Callaway highlights that the common advice to stay out at night fails when temperatures remain above 100 degrees even at night due to the heat-retaining properties of concrete. McIntyre anticipates more heat waves through the summer and suggests that the real test of how cities manage extreme temperatures will come with future heat events. He proposes revisiting this issue later to assess how different cities cope with these ongoing challenges.
One Book One Henderson with Henderson Libraries
One Book One Henderson 2024 is currently underway. This year’s book is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. The City of Henderson is partnering with Henderson Libraries to host an author talk and book signing at the Henderson Multigenerational Center on Wednesday, July 24th at 6:30pm. Marcie Smedley, Executive Director of Henderson Libraries tells us more.
Former Las Vegas City Council member indicted in charity fraud scheme
(The Center Square) – A former Las Vegas City Council member has been indicted for what the Department of Justice called an alleged charity fraud scheme. Federal authorities said in a news release that 53-year-old Michele Fiore solicited donations to build a statue honoring Las Vegas police officers killed on the job. “Fiore allegedly promised […]
Flights in Las Vegas impacted by massive worldwide technology outage
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A global technology outage is impacting casinos, hospitals, banks, and airports Friday. It’s affected thousands of flights across the country and worldwide. FlightAware, which tracks flights worldwide, shows that Harry Reid International Airport delayed or canceled 180 flights as of 1 p.m. “We got...
Southern Nevada residents warned of increased noise from Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Southern Nevada residents near Nellis Air Force Base are being warned of some possible noise increase in the area next week. Red Flag training is expected to return to the Air Force Base starting Monday, July 22 through Friday, August 2. Officials say that around...
Nevada gets OK to sell federal public lands for affordable housing
Environmentalists said a first time ever federal decision to allow the sale of a small parcel of national public land in Nevada is an example of "careful use." The Bureau of Land Management this week approved the sale of 20 acres near Las Vegas to the Clark County Department of Social Services for an affordable housing development.
Las Vegas police release annual 5-year report on use of force, pursuits
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released its Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual five-year report Thursday, detailing efforts to make changes and improvements from 2019 to 2023. The report details officer-involved shootings and other use of force incidents, while also detailing how officers work to prevent them. The department […]
1-GWDC Gemini Solar + Storage project now connected to US grid
The largest solar + storage project in the United States is now connected to the grid. The Gemini Solar + Storage project, built by Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, will deliver power to Las Vegas and other Nevada and Southwest communities. “Gemini broke the mold with a historic amount...
Inclusion at the pool: Faith Lutheran special needs students embraced on swim team
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Some would say that the most important goal in sports is to win. While the Faith Lutheran swim team has seen success over the years, maybe its greatest accomplishment can't be measured by a stopwatch. For over a decade, the Crusaders have emphasized inclusion through...
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