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Nevada Assembly leaders team up for mail ballot bill

Nevada Assembly Democrat and Republican leaders are teaming up on a bill that would change when sample and mail ballots must be distributed to reduce overlaps.

Supreme Court wrestles with nation’s frustrating search for nuclear waste storage

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with whether to restart plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico even as some justices worried about safety issues and the lack of progress toward a permanent solution.

Audit shows Nevada forestry division failed to bill $33M in out-of-state firefighting costs

The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) provided more than $32 million worth of firefighting equipment and services to other states between 2020 and 2024 without billing for those services, according to a state audit of the division.

Multi-million dollar view: Rare lakeside home could become most expensive property sold in Lake Tahoe

A lakeside residence recently went up for sale for more than one pretty penny. If it fetches its asking price, it would make it the most expensive property sold in Lake Tahoe.

UNR classes advancing medical opportunities in region

Although UNR medical students don’t have residency opportunities in emergency medicine in Northern Nevada, students interested in that career path will benefit from an increase in available fourth-year electives.

Transition team assists service members, veterans

Programs reach every corner of the Silver State.

February unaccompanied service honors area veterans

Coalition recognizes members from all services at monthly ceremony.

Virginia City to host Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry March 15

The event will feature a variety of Rocky Mountain oyster dishes, a St. Paddy Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl with festive drinks, a St. Patrick’s Day Parade, costume contests and live Irish music throughout the day.

Ranson: So long, good night. Until we meet again

Former players and broadcasters reflect on the legacy of Mike McGinness, longtime KVLV station manager, play-by-play man, and Nevada legislator.

LCSO: Yerington man faces meth trafficking, other charges

Matthew Stuart faces child endangerment and multiple drug charges after a Monday bust.

Ioneer plans 2025 construction at Rhyolite Ridge mine

Ioneer will commence construction later this year on the the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron mine in Esmeralda County, located about 60 miles southwest of Tonopah.

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.

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