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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. ...
Final improvements to the Mount Rose Trailhead will affect public access to facilities
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Parts of the Mount Rose Trailhead, off Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) between Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada, will be closed at different times this summer to finish improvements to the Mount Rose Welcome Plaza and parking lot. The completion of this project has been long awaited and the public’s patience is much appreciated.
Contractors Board doubles down after fining Titan Solar $400,000; calls it ‘a serious threat’ to public
Titan Solar, whose operations shut down in Nevada and its nationwide offices seeking protection under federal bankruptcy laws, is a serious threat to the public, the state contractors board said Wednesday.
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.
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