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‘We blew a major opportunity this year:’ Session falls short on addressing drought, groups say
In the nation’s driest state, water emerged as a uniting issue among lawmakers and conservation groups during the state’s legislative session.
Nevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus
Those who harass, intimidate or use force on election workers performing their duties in Nevada could soon face up to four years in prison under a new law signed by the Western swing state's Republican governor on Tuesday.
Reno Police sergeant demoted after shooting into fleeing vehicle (video)
Former Reno Police Sergeant Carlos Valles was demoted after he shot at a fleeing vehicle in the fall of 2021. Shooting into vehicles is “generally prohibited” by RPD’s use-of-force policies.
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Sparks firefighter claims self defense in encounter with 84-year-old woman who ended up hospitalized
Sparks Firefighter Timothy Egan and the City of Sparks are seeking to have a civil case filed against Egan dismissed.
Washoe County students are learning Paiute language thanks to Native programming
One way that the local Paiute culture is being made accessible in schools is through Paiute language courses available at some high schools in the district.
NV Energy’s end-of-session surprise rarely a boon for ratepayers
Nevada lawmakers’ biennial sojourn in Carson City can be unpredictable, but as certain as snowfall in the early weeks of the session, so is the flexing of legislative muscle that manifests in the final weeks in the form of last-minute legislation at the behest of NV Energy.
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