The City of Sparks unveils its newest art gallery Thursday with its partner Sierra Arts in the heart of Victorian Square—The Depot Gallery, 831 Victorian Ave, next to the train display. The public is invited to Victorian Square to celebrate all things art or Reimagined Art. All activities are centered around the theme of upcycling…… MORE
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Jobs in Nevada Were Down in June, But the Unemployment Rate Remains at 4%
Nevada’s unemployment rate stayed at 4% in June, and is down a half a point since last June. Employment in Nevada has grown by 45,500 over the last year, but was down 4,000 for the month of June, according to the state Department of Employment and Training. Governor Steve Siolak says while there was a…… MORE
Security Measures Being Put in Place at Reno City Council
New security procedures are being implemented at Reno City Council meetings. These changes will occur beginning at the next regular City Council meeting on July 24th. The west set of double doors, near the main entrance of City Hall, will serve as the public entry point into the Council Chamber. The doors will not be…… MORE
Jasper Fire Fully Contained in Sun Valley
The 1,165-acre Jasper Fire in Sun Valley was contained on Tuesday. Sierra Front says one home and two outbuildings were destroyed. The fire started around 3 p.m. on Saturday near Leon & Chimney Drives. Authorities believe the fire was started by target shooting. 23-year-old Alex Arias and 22-year-old Jorge Arias were arrested.… MORE
Nevada State Museum Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Fifty years after Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took “one giant leap for mankind,” and that image of putting a man on the moon remains a source of pride for most Americans. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, the Nevada State Museum has a host of…… MORE
Suspect Connected to Officer-Involved Shooting Arrested
A suspect has been arrested in the wake of an officer involved shooting incident, in which no one was hit by gunfire. 30 year old Jacob Woodhouse was arrested at a home on Jade Street in the North Valleys Tuesday. Detectives were looking for him for several felony charges, and as he got out of…… MORE
Construction Accident Leads to Power Outage in Sparks
A construction dump truck with a lifted bed pulled down a powerline, causing a widespread power outage in Sparks Tuesday. Sparks Police say the lines went down near El Rancho & Elementary Drives. At one point more than 7,100 customers were without power, and that number was gradually reduced through the day.… MORE
City Council Considering Buying The Reno Gazette Journal Building For Reno PD
The Reno City Council is considering buying the Reno Gazette Journal building at 955 Kuenzli Street for the Reno Police Department’s future headquarters. The proposal is for the inclusion of Evidence Storage, Dispatch, a secondary Emergency Operations Center, and a workspace for critical social service agencies. It would add more floor space with more access…… MORE
Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei Votes Against Resolution Condemning Trump Tweets
Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement after voting against, legislation condemning President Trump’s racially tinged comments directed toward Members of Congress. Amodei says he has been consistent in his refusal to enter social media battles which are based largely on personalities. He goes on to say, “My energies and use of congressional resources will…… MORE
Fernley Land Purchase Could Lead to Thousands of New Jobs
Mark IV Capital, a privately held real estate company, has acquired the Crossroads Commerce Center in Fernley, with the help of CBRE. The 4,300-acre property has been rebranded the “Victory Logistics District.” The project is anticipated to be a Class-A distribution, manufacturing and commercial center. Victory Logistics District is about 30 miles east of Reno…… MORE
