By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Questions are still swirling more than three weeks after the Biden administration announced plans to provide relief for low- to middle income college graduates — and possibly some parents — by forgiving up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower. The White House couched it as a move to help up to 43 million borrowers, and … [Read more...]
sparks city council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the September 12, 2022, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Council proclaimed: • September 2022 as “Suicide Prevention Month: Creating Hope Through Action” and encouraged the community to share information about the new 988 crisis hotline connecting those experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicide … [Read more...]
September 21, 2022
Hot air balloons grace the Reno skies in yearly tradition
By Joey Lovato The Nevada Independent It’s a yearly tradition: Reno residents wake up bright and early in September, right as the weather starts to cool, and head up to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, where hundreds of hot air balloons ascend above the city. As the brightly colored balloons filled the morning sky, spectators marveled at their beauty during the … [Read more...]
Michael Agnew Wall
Michael Agnew Wall 4/1/1936 – 9/4/2022 Long time Sparks resident, Michael Agnew Wall passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022, in Thousand Oaks California. Mike was a construction project manager and former Marine. Mike had a passion for serving throughout his life. Mike served the community through Sertoma, Hot August Nights, Reno Air Races, Boy Scouts, the … [Read more...]
Legends Bay Casino expects to draw customers from outside Sparks and Reno
By Howard Stutz The Nevada Independent In the week before it opened, operators of the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks had to turn potential customers away because the $120 million property wasn’t open. Olympia Gaming Regional President Court Cardinal understood the confusion. The construction fencing at Legends Bay has disappeared and The Outlets at Legends, an … [Read more...]
Quirks of cannabis tax formula mean heavy burden for Nevada cultivators as prices drop
By Michelle Rindels The Nevada Independent In Reno cultivator Sarah Rosenfeld’s recent experience, the top dollar a pound of marijuana bud or flower might fetch at wholesale prices is about $1,800 to $2,000, and that’s if it’s packaged and has a high concentration of the active ingredient THC. Something in bulk with less potency might be closer to $900. But according … [Read more...]
Locals win rib title
Sparks’ own BJ’s BBQ took home first-place honors at the 2022 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off on Monday. First prize included a trophy and a $10,000 winners check.“I’m ecstatic,” said BJ’s owner Jay Rathmann. “It’s been a little bit since we took first, and now we have bookends!” BJ’s BBQ has competed in more than 30 Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Offs. A number of … [Read more...]