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Northern Nevada local news

New TMCC President Chosen

The Nevada Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Karin Hilgersom as the next president of Truckee Meadows Community College, effective June 15. Hilgersom recently served as president of “State University of New York, Sullivan.”  She previously held the position of executive vice president for Walla Walla Community College and for Central Oregon Community…MORE

Dems, GOP Add Voters

The voter registration numbers for all political parties in Nevada increased in April, according to data released by Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske’s Election Division.  The number of statewide active registered voters increased by 25,277  compared to March 2016.  Of the 1.2 million active registered voters in Nevada: nearly 512 thousand are Democrats, just over…MORE

Want to Vote This Election? Deadlines Are Approaching

If you’ve been putting off getting registered to vote, time is quickly running out. There are two deadlines this month.  The first deadline is on May 14th. That’s the last day that you can change your address, or your party, via snail mail or at the DMV, if you want to vote in June.  The…MORE

City of Sparks Helping Your Spring Cleaning

From removing yard waste to clearing household clutter, spring cleaning is an annual tradition in homes. With that in mind the City of Sparks spring excess waste program aims to give folks an easy way to dispose of extra trash. Each week for the entire month of May, the spring excess waste program will allow…MORE

Reno Arch Goes Blue This Month

Tonight, City Officials will join Reno Police and Law Enforcement agencies from Northern Nevada, and surviving family members of officers killed in the line of duty as they gather under the Reno Arch, to turn it blue in recognition of National Law Enforcement Memorial Month. The event is free and open to all surviving family…MORE

Mt. Rose Project Begins in Incline

Starting today, the Nevada Department of Transportation will begin a project to enhance the State Route Mt. Rose Highway truck escape ramp. The truck ramp is located on the westbound side of the highway in Incline Village. During construction, drivers will see periodic short-term shoulder and lane closures. Truck traffic will not be permitted on…MORE

Fire Ravages Gardnerville Home

A mobile home in Gardnerville was ravaged by fire early Sunday morning, according to the East Fork Fire Protection District. The residents who lived at the Kingslane Mobile Home Park have been displaced and the American Red Cross is on scene to help them. No one was home when the fire started and no injuries…MORE

BLM Wants To Roundup Thousands of Horses

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Nevada director wants to free up more federal rangeland for livestock grazing this summer by rounding up 4,000 wild horses in Elko County. That’s more mustangs than were gathered across 10 Western states combined last year. BLM Nevada Director John Ruhs, Gov. Brian Sandoval and state wildlife officials say…MORE

Commerce Tax Heads to Supreme Court

A battle over a new business tax passed last year by the Nevada Legislature is heading to the Nevada Supreme Court. Justices will hear arguments on whether a petition to repeal Nevada’s commerce tax is legally sound. A Carson City judge ruled a few months ago that it was, but defenders of the tax appealed.…MORE

Local Tip: Pet owners make better mates

Looking for long-lasting love but don’t know where to find it? Start with animal lovers & pet owners! According to Power of Positivity, people who love animals and have pets tend to make stronger relationship partners… but why? Here are a few reasons: 1) They know how to love unconditionally. 2) They believe in love at first sight.…MORE