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Tropicana set to close, be demolished for A’s stadium

Tropicana owner Bally’s Corp. said the closure on April 2 — days before the 67th anniversary of the resort’s opening — marks the beginning of preparations for demolition.

Nevada challenged to change narrative on trafficking

Multiple agencies gathered to recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Day on Jan. 25.

Nevada Supreme Court backs state authority on groundwater

The ruling could kill a long-stalled proposal to build a sprawling master-planned city north of Las Vegas.

Judge OKs signature gathering for abortion rights petition

A question could appear on the November ballot that would enshrine abortion access into the Nevada Constitution for up to 24 weeks.

Tribes want Nevada massacre site named national monument

The Ely Shoshone, Duckwater Shoshone, and the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation are lobbying the federal government to designate nearly 40 square miles as Bahsahwahbee National Monument.

Clark County bans stopping on Strip pedestrian bridges

The ban doesn’t include standing or stopping if a person is waiting to use an elevator, stairway or escalator.

State discussion focuses on teen mental wellness

Representatives met for Hope Means Nevada’s third statewide youth mental health discussion on the challenges in eliminating teen suicide.

Lombardo endorses Trump well ahead of party-run caucus

Lombardo told The Nevada Independent that he will caucus for Trump on Feb. 8 and write-in “none of the above” in the presidential preference primary Feb. 6.

Winter storm highlights need for more highway workers

Lombardo asked if state transportation officials could waive certain licensure requirements to address a shortage of workers who keep roadways clear

Nevada Department of Transportation officials highlighted the need for highway maintenance officials during the Jan. 16 Board of Examiners meeting.

Titus named Nevada Senate minority leader

She takes over from Sen. Heidi Seevers Gansert, who stepped aside to spend more time with her family.

State board explores options for school start times

Conversation resumed about the high school start time draft regulation during the Nevada State Board of Education’s first meeting of the year Jan. 10.

Nevada State Police seek witnesses to Fallon crash

On Nov. 16, at approximately 9:53 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a crash near U.S. Highway 50A at Fulkerson Road.

New members join PBS Reno during its Better Together Challenge

A total of 327 new members joined PBS Reno during the station’s Better Together Challenge, which took place Nov. 23 through Jan. 1. An additional 1,080 donors renewed their membership or made additional contributions. As a result, the NV Energy Foundation will provide $10,000 to Communities In Schools of Western Nevada and $10,000 to PBS Reno for its Curiosity Classroom workshops.

UNR Extension offers free radon test kits

Free short-term radon test kits are available to Nevadans through Feb. 29, while supplies last.

Reno programs aim to help unhoused people move into employment, stability

Reno Works recruits participants by advertising the program to case workers and within the local shelters.