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A community remembers Mike McGinness’ legacy

Celebration of life honors "Voice of the Greenwave," state lawmaker.

UNR Extension offers gardening workshops

Classes run 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Feb. 18 through April 1 at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno.

CapRock continues buying spree in Northern Nevada

Chad Ridenour, senior associate at CapRock, told NNBW that the company will continue to seek targeted acquisitions in Northern Nevada, as well as look for additional opportunities for new construction.

Churchill County dairy farm worker tests positive for new strain of bird flu

A dairy worker in Churchill County was infected with a new type of bird flu, state and federal health officials said Monday. It is the state’s first and only human case. The worker was exposed to infected dairy cattle while working at the farm.

Former state senator, voice of the Greenwave dies after lengthy illness

Mike McGinness served his community and state for more than half a century

Fallon businessman and state legislator Mike McGinness died Sunday at the age of 77 after a lengthy illness. “We honor of a life we lost on Sunday that was very important to the state of Nevada, the legacy of Senator Mike McGinness who passed away in Fallon, who hailed from my district,” said an emotional State Senator Robin Titus on the Senate floor Monday. “While words seem small in the face of this loss, I want to take this moment to reflect on this incredible impact that this guy had on both of these chambers and the state of Nevada.”

Ormat finds global headquarters in Reno

Over the past few years as the company’s workforce grew, Ormat had to lease about 9,000 square feet of additional office space in a nearby building.

Carson's James earns Nevada Water Resources Association award

Candidates must have contributed a significant portion of their career to Nevada's water resources.

Ebert on education: System needs innovation to thrive

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert said Nevada’s system “feels stuck in the past” while efforts are being made to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

Registered Republicans lead Democrats in Nevada for the first time in 20 years

As of January, there were 187 more active voters registered as Republicans than Democrats, according to a monthly report released Feb. 4 by the Nevada Secretary of State’s office.

Assembly committee told charter schools showing post-COVID academic growth

State-sponsored charter schools in Nevada continue to make academic gains despite the impacts of COVID-19, members of the Assembly Committee on Education heard.

How Lombardo’s office eliminated its budget deficit

The governor’s office decided to change certain funding to one-time appropriations, meaning it will not automatically be renewed in the future.

On the night of Gov. Joe Lombardo’s State of the State address last month, Democratic legislative leaders accused the Republican governor of submitting a budget with a $335 million structural deficit.

Lyon residents call for materials removal from libraries

Discussions began in September when the Library Board of Trustees received complaints about passages of materials considered pornographic or unsuitable were accessible in children’s sections or by request via the Nevada Library Cooperative.

Resort industry ramping up to kill Nevada lottery proposal

More than two dozen legislative attempts to implement a Nevada lottery since 1887 have failed and never made it out of Carson City.

Panel: Interest rates continue to drag area economy

Real estate developers and commercial property brokers were hoping for some relief from the high interest rates that stifled new construction and sales throughout 2024.

O’Neill says he wants economic diversity for Nevada

Nevada Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill said he wants to promote Gov. Joe Lombardo's vision for the state as the Legislature convenes Feb. 3.

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