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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.
North Las Vegas police arrest two suspects in connection to 2023 deadly shooting
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The North Las Vegas Police Department has arrested two men in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred last year. Authorities say 37-year-old Kalife Ayers and 41-year-old Marcus Smith Jr. were identified as the suspects following an investigation and arrest warrants were issued. Ayers was...
Beloved duck at The Mirage finds new home following casino closure
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Some people have been concerned about a member of the Mirage family, George the Duck. George can no longer fly after breaking its wing, so many have been wondering where he will go next. No need to worry, social media posts indicated George the duck...
Public Works & Planning Incorporates County Building Department
With the upcoming move into the South Maine Street building, changes are afoot in the county’s Public Works & Planning department. Namely, the Building Department was re-incorporated under the umbrella of Public Works and Planning as it was in the early 2000s, with an updated department name: Public Works, Planning & Building.
Fallon PD Takes the Lead in Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Another successful Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. According to Shannon Perez and Fallon’s Ladies Behind the Badge, who coordinated and volunteered for the event, the Fallon Police Department made 96 pledge donations, with last year’s victors, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office, following closely behind with 80 pledge donations. The event drew a total of 159 donors and yielded outstanding results of 101 Whole donations and 26 Power Red donations, which will save 367 lives.
In-person voting starts Saturday for special election in Fernley Ward 5, Stagecoach GID races
In-person voting for the Fernley City Council Ward 5 and Stagecoach GID Board of Trustees will begin with two days of early voting on Saturday and Monday, with election day on Tuesday. Polls will be open at Fernley City Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Monday, and...
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...
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...
Wadsworth Transfer Station Fire Contained, But Fire May Continue to Burn for Days
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at the transfer station in Wadsworth Thursday night. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe says the fire started at the station located at mile marker 2 on Highway 447, around 7 p.m. Authorities say the fire is now contained to the transfer...
'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.
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. ...
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