By Carly Sauvageau The Nevada Independent Getting from place to place in Northern Nevada is often complicated by winter weather. It’s not easy to dig out a car, put chains on tires, scrape the windows and then brave the snow with other drivers on slick roads. It is even harder when you don’t — or can’t — drive. People with disabilities often rely on walkways or … [Read more...]
Tesla announces $3.6 billion investment in electric semi-truck manufacturing in Sparks
By Gabby Birenbaum The Nevada Independent Tesla intends to invest $3.6 billion in battery and electric semi-truck manufacturing in Sparks, expanding the company’s presence and the clean energy industry in Nevada, the White House said Tuesday. The Sparks plant will ramp up production of the Tesla Semi, a Class 8 semi-truck entirely powered by electricity. CEO Elon Musk … [Read more...]
January 25, 2023
Reno’s first female chief says police can help the homeless
By Carly Sauvageau The Nevada Independent Reno is welcoming its first female police chief to the force — a longtime member of the Stockton Police Department who said she sees a role for law enforcement in addressing homelessness and wants to support crime victims regardless of their housing situation. Kathryn Nance, who served as deputy chief in the Northern … [Read more...]
Washoe teachers to get hundreds of dollars each as district battles shortages
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent The Washoe County School Board last Tuesday approved a series of stipends of $500 or more per employee to give incentive to teachers and other staff to stay on the job as the district experiences labor shortages and vacancies. The Washoe County School District estimates that 100-150 positions remain vacant each year because of … [Read more...]
Tahoe-area plow driver keeps “Highway to the Sky” open year-round
By Tim Lenard and Joey Lovato The Nevada Independent At an elevation of almost 9,000 feet, Mt. Rose corridor is the highest mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada that is open year round. As the winding, two-lane road connecting Reno and Lake Tahoe is pummeled by a series of snow storms fueled by an atmospheric river, it’s Chris Howland’s job to keep the road open. For … [Read more...]
January 18, 2023
Sparks City Council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the January 9, 2023, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Sparks City Council heard the following presentations: • Proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month to help increase the public’s awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction … [Read more...]