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Feds conditionally grant $2.26B loan for lithium mine

The loan would help finance the construction of a lithium carbonate processing plant at the Thacker Pass mine in Humboldt County.

Nevada Department of Veterans Services gets new director

Col. Mary Devine of Reno succeeds Fred Wagar, who left his post in January. She recently served as chief of staff for Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, the state’s adjutant general.

Colorado River states clash on ways to absorb shortages

States that draw water from the basin are suggesting new ways to determine how the resource is divvied up when the river can’t provide what it historically promised.

Ex-congressional candidate suspected in Vegas killing

45-year-old Daniel Rodimer faces a charge of open murder in the death of Christopher Tapp.

Nevada fake electors won’t stand trial until January 2025

Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus pushed back the trial, initially scheduled for this month, because of conflicting schedules.

Nevada U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen makes reelection bid official

Rosen was introduced by leaders of plumbers and pipefitters, firefighters, electrical workers and the powerful local hotel worker unions and told members their backing is going to be key to keeping Democratic control of the Senate.

Blizzard raises more concerns about closing Reno postal facility

A U.S. Postal Service plan to downsize a regional mail hub in Reno and move package and letter processing to Sacramento already has Nevadans worried.

Lombardo closes state government offices early

Lombardo urges Northern Nevadans to take caution on roadways and to follow all NDOT and DPS guidance.

Emergency crews respond to fuel leak near Fremont Street in Fernley

At approximately 2:36 p.m., North Lyon County Fire Protection District was dispatched to the scene of a small brush fire caused by arcing power lines near the Union Pacific rail line on Fremont Street in Fernley. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fuel leak. Responders immediately established a perimeter and isolated the leak.

Bomb squad called to I-80 after RV stop

A bomb squad was called to Interstate 80 east of Reno on Monday, leading to the closure of the eastbound lanes and the arrest of one man, state police said in a news release.

New website adds transparency to state spending

The website features data on the state checkbook, budget, payroll, and pension disbursements.

Cortez Masto discusses improving mental health care

The Democrat met with local mental health advocates working on the frontlines to learn how to widen the gateway between funding and crisis care services.

Virginia City’s annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry returns March 16

The event is accompanied by the saloon crawl from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which begins at noon.

Nevada awards first cannabis lounge license

There are currently 19 lounges that have been approved by the compliance board for a conditional license.

Sparks mayor fears city may turn into San Francisco without land, tax change

Ed Lawson fears the Rail City may someday have some of the problems plaguing San Francisco, such as snarled traffic, countless housing issues and no room to grow.