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Sparks mayor: Build toll road to TRIC

Accidents on I-80 between Sparks and TRI have doubled in the past three years, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Legislation could expand mental, behavioral health crisis services

U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, last month introduced the Crisis Care Access Act.

Michele Fiore guilty of fraud, conspiracy

A jury convicted the former state lawmaker of six counts of federal wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud,

Ebert joins pledge to cut school absenteeism by 50% in 5 years

The commitment is a challenge led by education advocates to address post-pandemic school attendance trends.

BLM: Nevada lithium mine can co-exist with endangered flower

The Australian mining company pushing the project said completion of the review is a “significant milestone” in a six-year-long effort to build the Rhyolite Ridge mine.

Nevada Guard honors crew shot down in Afghanistan

On Sept. 25, 2005, a Taliban-fired rocket-propelled grenade ripped into the helicopter, sending it spiraling to the ground and killing five guardsmen.

Gold Star ceremony Sunday honors military families

The fifth annual Gold Star Mothers and Family Luminary event is Sunday at the Northern Nevada State Veterans home in Sparks.

Amodei: Reno's issues with Postal Service not over

Amodei has requested a meeting with postal officials to clarify what the announcement last month really means.

State board releases high school start time survey

The Nevada State Board of Education has made its statewide survey on high school start times available.

Advocates maintain momentum with teen mental health needs

Three Nevada teens on Sept. 9 reinforced the importance of sharing among their peers that it’s okay not to be okay and get the help they need during Hope Means Nevada's fourth statewide discussion on teen mental health challenges.

Regulators shoot down NV Energy’s proposed rate change

Nevada utility regulators have unanimously denied a request by NV Energy to raise the basic service charge for its Northern Nevada customers by 175 percent.

Events planned for Nevada Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

The Nevada Department of Education and community partners are organizing a series of events this month to promote adult education and family literacy.

Fiore headed toward trial in fundraising fraud case

New charges brought to seven the number of wire fraud and conspiracy counts against Michele Fiore, a former state Assembly and Las Vegas City Council member.

Lau assumes command of 3,200 Nevada Guard soldiers

A Dayton man will become the Nevada Army National Guard’s newest Land Component commander at a change of command ceremony Sunday.

Waters named next Nevada Guard adjutant general

Gov. Joe Lombardo, the state’s commander in chief, made the announcement Tuesday with his appointment of 56-year-old Brig. Gen. D. Rodger “Dan” Waters.

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