Yearly Archives: 2023
Sparks fire chief finalist received ‘no confidence’ vote in 2010
City of Sparks officials this week said they have selected three new finalists for the fire chief position that’s been largely vacant since early 2022.
Centuries-long drought in the Great Basin shown to be recurring pattern
Nevada has a history of periodically locking into centuries-long droughts, new research led by the University of Nevada, Reno shows. People throughout the American Southwest should be prepared to adapt to less water.
‘Lifespan of a Fact’ opens at Bruka Theater
“Lifespan of a Fact” is based on a true story that dives deep into journalistic ethics and how writers take liberties with topics, and facts, that may – or may not – be a good thin
NV Energy Foundation provides emergency food grant to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (sponsored)
St. Vincent’s Food Pantry has experienced an increased demand for groceries and other food staples following recent unprecedented storms along with higher food and gas costs.
Ormat pushes back against Burning Man after lawsuit against BLM
Ormat officials said the arts organization, which hosts the annual Burning Man festival at Nevada's Black Rock Desert, filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management and is making false claims, stoking fears and misleading the public over a geothermal exploration project near Gerlach
Cattlemen’s Update crisscrosses Nevada
The annual Cattlemen's Update crisscrossed the state to present information to ranchers and other stakeholders that may affect Nevada’s cattle industry.
PHOTOS: ‘Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery’ debuts at Reno Little Theater
Photos by Bob ConradReno Little Theater’s latest production, an adaptation of a Sherlock Holmes mystery, is a crazed comedy set in England. The play,...
TMWA to explore new contract for board legal counsel
During a board of directors meeting for the Truckee Meadows Water Authority on Wednesday, the future of the board's legal representation was questioned.
Schools closed, UNR delayed
Hazardous road conditions prompted the Washoe County School District to cancel school today, Thursday.
Legal Aid urges lawmakers to reconsider previously declined eviction bills, tenant protections
Ahead of what they are seeing as an emerging eviction crisis, attorneys with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada are pushing for state lawmakers to revisit versions of those measures when the Legislature convenes Feb. 6.