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NEVADA – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto have announced a significant boost in connectivity for tribes in Nevada with a $1.5 million funding injection dedicated to enhancing high-speed internet access. This funding has been allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, marking a positive step toward bridging the...

NEVADA – The renowned Burning Man festival has experienced an unforeseen delay as Hurricane Hilary’s effects led to flooding on the Playa, the festival’s event site. This situation prompted organizers to postpone attendees’ arrivals until the site dries out, resulting in displaced participants in Reno. Images shared on social media...

NEVADA – Washoe County schools are taking a proactive step towards ensuring student and staff safety with the installation of the Centegix crisis alert system. This state-of-the-art system equips staff members with an immediate response tool, enabling them to summon help swiftly in critical situations. Known as Centegix, this innovative...

NEVADA – James Gragg Wilson, a skilled UPS driver from the Reno area, has emerged as the grand champion of the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships, a prestigious competition held in Columbus, Ohio. This event, often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” traces its origins back to 1937...

NEVADA – Thousands of young students embarked on their first day of school in Washoe County School District, marking both excitement and bittersweet moments for parents. Audrey Cancino, a vibrant 5-year-old, exhibited a mixture of curiosity and empathy as she asked her mom if she’d be okay on this significant...

NEVADA – Jeremiah Graham, 46, the brother of a man killed in a January 2023 officer-involved shooting in Reno, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on two counts of being a felon in possession of a gun. Graham had previously pleaded guilty to the two felony counts. He...

NEVADA – A man was taken into custody over the weekend on charges related to domestic battery and other offenses. The incident unfolded on Aug. 10 when patrol deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a service call on Sergei Street in Sun Valley. Upon reaching the scene,...