The Nevada Department of Transportation will host an in-person and virtual public information meeting to gather public feedback as part of initial environmental review for proposed future widening of Interstate 80 east of Sparks. The meeting will be available both in-person and virtually to learn more and provide input about proposed future interstate … [Read more...]
Holiday craft fair set for Saturday at Sparks Recreation Gym
The third annual Fall Into The Holidays Craft Fair put on by the City of Sparks Parks and Recreation department is happening this Saturday, September 16 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the Sparks Recreation Gym on 98 Richards Way across from the senior center. More than 70 vendors will be selling original and unique handmade items, everything from jewelry and art to soaps, candles, … [Read more...]
Statewide gaming revenue declines in June, but not in Northern Nevada markets
By Howard StutzThe Nevada Independent Nevada’s casino industry knew there would be months like June. Casinos produced more than $1.24 billion during the month — the 10th-highest total in state history. However, June’s revenue total was a decline of 2.4 percent compared to a year ago. The Gaming Control Board, which released the June revenue numbers Friday, had … [Read more...]
Northern Nevada counties facing ‘above normal’ chance of significant wildfires
By Amy AlonzoThe Nevada Independent Substantial portions of Humboldt, Elko, Washoe and Pershing counties and the northern tips of Lander and Eureka counties have an “above normal” chance of seeing significant wildfire activity through October, according to the National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services office. Nationally, fire activity has been below normal … [Read more...]
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Washoe commission hits brakes on cannabis lounge licensing
By Noel Sims The Nevada Independent Washoe County commissioners on Tuesday voted against moving forward with allowing cannabis consumption lounges to open in unincorporated parts of the county. This means that SoL Cannabis in Washoe Valley, one of three businesses given preliminary approval by the state Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) to open lounges where adults can … [Read more...]