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TAHOE, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – North Lake Tahoe had a busy day on Saturday, with four ski resorts declaring their openings. Skiers and riders were welcomed back sooner than planned at Granlibakken, Kirkwood, Heavenly, and Northstar. Winter storm systems dumped more than 40 inches of snow across the...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – On Thursday, registered nurses at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno will stage a silent vigil to “demand that hospital administration respect patients, the community, and nurses, as well as to memorialize their colleague Darrella Lydell.” Darrella Lydell, RN, died on November...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – This year marks the tenth anniversary of a local non-profit climbing squad. Sierra Climbing Team (SCT) was founded in 2012 to educate children how to climb at The Whitney Peak Basecamp. “I started climbing at our recreation facility. “There weren’t actually grades there,...

SPARKS, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – A court sentenced a Sparks man to 30 years in jail for two different offenses involving weapons and narcotics trafficking. After 9.5 years in prison, James Brooks, 49, will be eligible for release. Brooks pled guilty in September to two charges of Methamphetamine...

Harmful Algae Turn Lake Tahoe Waters Blue-Green NEVADA – Across the globe, people have come to admire the stunning blue color of Lake Tahoe. The lake’s blue hue is the result of a combination of several factors: Fresh air Clean water The lake’s high levels of algae. Geoffrey Schadlow, Ph.D.,...

As Bear Activity Increases, Wildlife Authorities in Reno Are Warning Locals to Be Cautious NEVADA – Residents of Reno are being warned by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the Reno Police Department (RPD) to be on the lookout for bears. The National Drought Office for Western Nevada (NDOW)...

When a Suspect in Lyon County Almost Hit With a Deputy’s Patrol Cruiser, the Deputy Pulled Him Over and Ended Up Seizing a Substantial Quantity of Drugs NEVADA – During a traffic check in Lyon County on Wednesday morning, a considerable quantity of drugs was seized when the suspect almost...