Nevada's two U.S. Senators, both Democrats, has joined Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's call for tips to be exempted from income tax. A joint press release was issued Friday. It follows: U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced they have joined the No Tax on Tips Act to fully exempt tipped wages from federal income tax. … [Read more...]
Mustang roundup nets 300+ horses
The BLM District in Ely — just one of many districts in Nevada — contains a million acres of land with about 1,000 wild mustangs. The BLM reports it just completed a round up using food and water as bait, capturing about 300 wild horses, which will now be adopted out. … [Read more...]
July 27, 2022
Hiring fairs set for new Legends Bay Casino
The Legends Bay Casino held a job fair on Tuesday to fill positions for the casino that is set to open soon. Tuesday’s hiring fair focused on the food and beverage department for the new casino that will feature a restaurant lineup that includes Duke’s Steakhouse, LB Grill and the Food Truck Hall along with three signature casino bars. Additional hiring fairs are set for … [Read more...]
July 20, 2022
July 13: Sparks City Council Meeting Highlights
The following are highlights from the July 11, 2022, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Council commended the Sparks Centennial League Renegades baseball team on being the 2022 Champions in Nevada District 1. General Business Council approved: A $66,975.00 professional service contract with NCE for the 2022 Annual Pavement Condition Data … [Read more...]
Phase One of Sparks Blvd. Project begins Sunday
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County plans to begin nightwork on phase one of the Sparks Boulevard Project on Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. Phase one of the Sparks Boulevard Project includes the segment of Sparks Boulevard between Greg Street and Lincoln Way. Once completed, this phase will add roadway capacity by restriping the existing right-of-way to … [Read more...]