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Monthly Archives: August, 2024

Another protest held against NV Energy’s fee changes

Dozens of community members from a variety of grassroots organizations held a rally outside the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) on Monday to protest what they said was a massive fixed-service fee hike proposed by NV Energy.

Sparks advances ‘demonstration’ toll road proposal to connect north Sparks to Storey County’s TRI Center

Sparks City Council members on Monday will consider whether to send a proposal to the state legislature that would create a “demonstration” toll road project from La Posada Drive to USA Parkway.

FEMA grants aid for cost of Gold Ranch Fire, drunk driver alleged to have caused fire

Nevada will receive federal assistance to cover the cost of fighting the Gold Ranch Fire following approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Monday.

Photos: Hot August nights closes with cruising, drag races

Hot August Nights attendees wrapped up their love and appreciation for cars with a plethora of events, including cruising in downtown Reno and the Drag Races.

Cortez Masto provision relaxing mine waste dumping included in permit reform bill

Legislation meant to speed the development of mining projects on public lands in Nevada and elsewhere cleared a crucial hurdle last month, prompting objections from conservation groups and cheers from extraction industry allies.

Reno events to check out this week (8/12/24): Music and learning

Reno’s top events this week include numerous opportunities to learn new skills as well as to support the arts and local music.

Question 5: Nevadans to vote on exempting diapers from sales tax

Nevadans this year will have the opportunity to exempt diapers from sales tax, something advocates say will bring a little relief to the wallets of parents of young children and adults with incontinence issues.

VIDEO: Nevada Dept of Ag rounds up dozens of horses to make way for housing development

The Nevada Department of Agriculture on Wednesday began rounding up and transporting dozens of Virginia Range wild horses to a holding center in Carson City.

Serial entrepreneur Khalilah Cage started a company to support BIPOC artists

Khalilah Cage is an entrepreneur at heart, and her newest venture combines her passion for creativity with her desire to bolster minority-owned brands. 

Opinion: Hungry students can’t learn

The benefits of implementing permanent, guaranteed school meal programs are well-documented.

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