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RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – The second wettest water year on record in Reno has only been in effect for three and a half months. 7.4 inches of liquid have fallen in Reno since October 1—more than the 7.35 inches that fall there annually on average. The Biggest...

NEVADA – On the night of January 14, 2023, Reno Police officers performed an impaired driving saturation patrol in an effort to make the community’s highways safer. On patrol, seven officers and one Sergeant made 81 stops for suspected drunk driving. Officers arrested eight people for driving under the influence...

NEVADA – Following recent layoffs of healthcare employees in Southern Nevada, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is looking to fill 230 positions at sites in the Las Vegas region. “The Southern Nevada healthcare industry is incredibly competitive, and we believe we have a lot to offer outstanding healthcare professionals...

NEVADA – Ten months after a yearlong state audit uncovered major problems in Nevada’s prison system’s use of force procedures, officials with the state Department of Corrections have admitted that none of the report’s 16 suggestions to improve facility operations had been implemented. Nonetheless, department officials informed state legislators last...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – Ioneer Rhyolite Ridge has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for up to $700 million to create a local supply of lithium carbonate for EV batteries. The material would be mined in Esmeralda County by Ioneer. The financing would pay...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – A 10-mile (16-kilometer) stretch of state highway along the West Walker River in western Nevada is anticipated to be blocked for months after a massive landslide prompted by heavy rain blanketed the route southwest of Yerington with mud and debris. Officials with the...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – After shooting over 20 rounds with a stolen pistol, a guy was shot by police in downtown Reno and is now facing many charges. Officers from the Reno Police Department were dispatched to the Riverwalk District early on December 22 after receiving a...