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.