Steve Ranson Photos Gov. Steve Sisolak presents Linda Dickinson with the September Veterans of the Month award at the state capitol’s Old Assembly Chambers. From left are J.R. Stafford, president of VVA 989, Sisolak, Dickinson and William Baumann, chairman of the Veterans Services Commission. Linda Dickinson of Sparks strongly believes in service and helping her fellow … [Read more...]
Summer Snow in Sierra; High Winds Damage Plane Near Reno
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — A strong Sierra cold front packing winds gusting up to 50 mph (80 kph) dropped the first snow of the season Monday in the mountains along the California-Nevada line and damaged a small airplane that was blown off the runway at an airport north of Reno. California transportation officials posted a photo on the Caltrans District … [Read more...]
Nevada News Briefs
Associated Press 2 Killed, 1 Hurt in Lyon County Crash that Closed US 95-A SILVER SPRINGS — The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on crash in Lyon County that killed two people over the weekend and shut down a state highway for several hours. The patrol says two people in a southbound Chevrolet Sonic died in the crash with a pickup truck at about … [Read more...]
At Basque Fry, a Show of Pro-Trump Unity, Calls to Fight ‘For the Soul of Our Country’
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez The Nevada Independent Tim Lenard/The Nevada Independent Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney at the 5th Annual Basque Fry in Gardnerville on Sept. 14. On the heels of widespread Democratic victories in Nevada last year, conservative speakers at the fifth annual Basque Fry event that’s affiliated with former Attorney General … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Walk Set for Saturday at Sparks Marina
File photo The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Saturday at the Sparks Marina. Across the country at certain times of the year, people walk in solidarity with a Promise Garden flower in a color that best represents their connection to Alzheimer’s Disease. A blue flower represents walking for a loved one who is currently dealing with Alzheimer’s, a purple … [Read more...]
UNR, TMCC Probe White Nationalist Flyers on Campus
Associated Press RENO — Officials at the University of Nevada, Reno are investigating after white supremacist fliers were posted on several campus buildings. School officials say multiple posters expressing white nationalist ideology were found last Tuesday in about five buildings. Eloisa Gordon-Mora, the university’s diversity and inclusion officer, says they … [Read more...]
Innkeeper Told Not to Use ‘Alienstock’ as Name of Event
By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — An innkeeper who expects an unknown number of campers to be attracted to her tiny Nevada desert town by a “Storm Area 51” internet hoax has been sent a ceaseand-desist order over her use of the name “Alienstock.” Attorneys for Matty Roberts and associates, who broke ties this week with Little A’Le’Inn owner Connie West, … [Read more...]
Planes Land Safely After Collision at Air Races
Associated Press RENO — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a mid-air collision at the Reno Air Races that forced two planes to make emergency landings at Reno Stead Airport. FAA spokesman Ian Gregor says both aircraft landed safely after the propeller of one struck the wing of another while racing at about 9 a.m. Thursday. No one was injured. … [Read more...]