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Papé Material Handling Earns Top Recognition for Worksite Safety Excellence From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
SPARKS, NEV. (July 18, 2024) – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognizes the Papé Material Handling location in Sparks, Nevada for successful entry into the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). This is the second Papé location in Nevada to achieve this distinction from SCATS.
Galena High alum Ian Gilligan catches back-nine fire for memorable first round on PGA Tour
If there was any doubt Galena High alum Ian Gilligan could play on the PGA Tour, he silenced those with a flurry of birdies during his first round of the Barracuda Championship on Thursday. Playing in his first PGA Tour event, the 21-year-old got off to a nervy start, shooting...
Mac Meissner leads PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship at Tahoe Mountain Club
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Mac Meissner had eight birdies in a 16-point round Friday to take the second-round lead in the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system. Making his 23rd PGA Tour start, Meissner birdied five of his first seven holes...
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...
Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — A botanist gently strokes the pollen of endangered wildflowers with a paintbrush as she tries to reenact nature inside a small greenhouse in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada. It’s part of a lithium mining company’s grand experiment intended to help keep an extremely rare...
Nevada heat demands more than cooling centers, lawmakers told
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Despite Nevada having two of the fastest warming cities in the nation — Reno and Las Vegas — the state has taken the least action to protect the public from the impacts of climate change. On Wednesday, researchers told lawmakers that the severe lack of heat mitigation in Reno and Las Vegas has led to […] The post Nevada heat demands more than cooling centers, lawmakers told appeared first on Nevada Current.
Chief judge refuses to remove Las Vegas judge from criminal cases
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County District Court chief judge has denied a request from the Clark County District Attorney’s office to remove a judge from overseeing criminal cases. Chief Judge Jerry Wiese denied the state’s motion for the recusal of Judge Erika Ballou from all cases...
'Fill the Bus' Back-to-School Drive Final 2024 Event
The final donation drop-off event for the eighth annual 'Fill The Bus' school supply drive takes place next Friday. This series of donation drives will benefit more than 10,000 Washoe County School District students and their families who rely on this kind of community support to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
University Way at I-80 reopens as one-way Saturday; overnight ramp closures continue
University Way's overpass across Interstate 80 will reopen Saturday morning as a northbound one-way street, with construction in the area continuing through early August. Drivers should expect new traffic patterns and overnight ramp closures as crews repave the ramps, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. ...
Preparing for the Great Reno Balloon Race
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Great Reno Balloon Race has unveiled some new improvements to the event. This includes a new sustainability measure to use only solar and battery-powered energy and discontinue diesel generators. There will also be added activities and fun giveaways for kids. This is the 43rd anniversary...
On second thought, County Commission approves recount totals | Reno Memo
Want local news poorly explained via email? Subscribe to The Reno Memo. We got the recount issue resolved, everyone. On Tuesday night, the Washoe County Commission voted 4-1 to approve the results of a vote recount in two local races, after rejecting the results on a 3-2 vote last week. Commissioners Clara Andriola and Mike Clark switched from "no" to "yes" from the previous vote. ...
Cecilia Garcia Wanted by Carson City Sheriff’s Office for Alleged Grand Theft
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect involved in the grand theft of an 86-year-old man’s truck. The elderly victim, who depends on the vehicle for essential activities such as gathering firewood, reported that the suspect befriended him in May before stealing his truck.
$3.2 million headed to UNR for Early Head Start Program
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Department of Health and Human Services is announcing more than $3 million has been awarded to the University of Nevada for their Early Head Start program. The funding will help provide early childhood learning, child development programs, and family support services for local children and...
Gas leak prompts evacuations at Kietzke Lane trailer park
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -A car hit a natural gas line Thursday afternoon at a Kietzke Lane trailer park, forcing evacuation of some homes. Authorities said NV Energy expects to repair the line by tonight. First responders expected to leave by 5 p.m. The call at 2885 Kietzke lane came at...
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