At the request of the U.S. Forest Service, one Nevada Air National Guard C-130 aircraft will deploy Saturday to support firefighting efforts in central California. The Nevada Air National Guard’s activation as a firefighting surge capacity for the U.S. Forest Service could last up to one month, depending on the need for assets fighting fires…… MORE
Nevada’s Natural Heritage Program Gets Grant to Develop Wetland Program
Nevada’s Natural Heritage Program has been awarded $445K grant to further develop the state’s wetland program. Springs and other wetlands in dry landscapes like Nevada provide crucial habitat for many of Nevada’s native plant and animal species. They also help to purify water, regulate floods and drought, and provide groundwater recharge. The two-year grant is…… MORE
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Takes a Trip to South America
Governor Brian Sandoval is off on another international trade mission, his ninth, this time to South America. He’ll be visiting foreign leaders and trying to make business connections. Steve Hill of the Governors Office of Economic Development tells the Nevada Independent, these things take time and they don’t expect an immediate return on the investment,…… MORE
Nevada Congressman Introduces Service Member Voting Protection Act
Congressman Ruben J. Kihuen introduced the Service member Voting Protection Act which ensures that service memembers, their families, and overseas residents who register to vote are automatically mailed an absentee ballot for all subsequent federal elections. Kihuen says it’s important that we do all we can to ensure they have the opportunity to exercise their…… MORE
Detwiler Fire in California is Now 50% Contained, Evacuations Lifted
Crews have stopped the growth of that huge wildfire near Yosemite that has been sending smoke into the Truckee Meadows. Firefighters battling the Detwiler Fire were contending with triple-digit temperatures Sunday. The fire burning for a week has scorched just over 118 square miles of dense brush and dead trees and continues to threaten about…… MORE
Crews Knock Down 3 Acre Wildfire in Lemmon Valley
Crews with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District made quick work of a 3 acre wildfire that was threatening homes in Lemmon Valley. The Chickadee Fire was knocked down in about 90 minutes. At least six fire engines and three air tankers responded to attack the fire, which was started by target shooters. The fire…… MORE
Dog Park at Sparks Maria Has Reopened After Being Closed For Repairs
The City of Sparks wants you to know that the marina dog park is again open for business. It was closed for repairs when a semi-truck veered off westbound I-80, through a fence and a tree and into the dog park. The truck driver choose to create his own exit from the freeway rather than…… MORE
Free Microchipping Event This Week in Reno
Seniors 60 and over can get their pets vaccinated and chipped for free this Wednesday. Bring your ID (and your pet) to the Livestock Events Center Exhibit Hall at 1350 N Wells between 9am and 12pm. Washoe County Animal Services and a contract veterinarian will be on hand. If your dog is over four months…… MORE
OJ Receives Job Offer To Stay In Nevada
(KOH) – The Nevada Parole Board has granted OJ Simpson’s release that can take effect as early as October 1st. Simpson made his plans public to the board and plans to move to Florida once conditions and reviews of all materials have been met. However, one of Nevada’s most famous businessmen has a job for OJ…… MORE
Old/New Carson City Casino Receives Hotel Room Pass
(KOH) – A Carson City casino that closed its doors a few years back after operating for decades is at the center of debate among other casinos in the area. The now-closed Horseshoe Club, soon to be called the Silver Bullet Club, has been grandfathered in regarding a city ordinance that states new casinos must have…… MORE
