Following a heated Sparks City Council meeting on March 14 in which the Sparks Firefighters IAFF Local 1265 union called for the removal of Fire Chief Jim Reid, he has since announced his retirement after 26 years of service with the department. Last month at the regularly held city council meeting, Sparks firefighters brought forth a list of complaints in its public comment … [Read more...]
Reno-Tahoe Airport authority announces $1B infrastructure investment
Last week, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority revealed its multiyear construction project called MoreRNO, which aims to enhance the traveling experience for passengers coming through the RenoTahoe International Airport. Approximately $1 billion will be invested in the MoreRNO construction project over the next few years (through 2028) which focuses on improving key areas such … [Read more...]
New pet memorial to be installed this week at the Sparks Marina
On Monday, April 4, the City of Sparks announced that it is working on two projects along the Sparks Marina walking path that residents and visitors should be aware of. The most prominent project is located on the south side of the Sparks Marina next to the dog park, where the new Sparks Marina Pet Memorial Project is being installed. The Pet Memorial is an interactive art … [Read more...]
Memorial to fallen Navy crew members rededicated
Antisubmarine helicopter crashed west of Sand Mountain in 1978 By Steve RansonNevada News Group On a cool, early spring day east of Fallon, a Navy helicopter hovered over the barren desert conducting a routine combat search and rescue exercise. According to the National Weather Service records, the temperature hovered slightly above 50 degrees with overcast skies … [Read more...]
March 28: Sparks city council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the March 28, 2022, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/Presentations The City Council recognized the appointees to the new Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board: Roberto Castillo, Elvira Diaz, Jarell Green, Rose Meza, A’Keia Sanders, Michael Scherzer, and T Tran. The Board’s meeting schedule will be announced and posted once … [Read more...]
State ends employee COVID testing, rolls back fees for unvaccinated
By Tabitha MuellerThe Nevada Independent Following a move from daily to weekly reporting of COVID-19 data, state officials are lifting a requirement that unvaccinated employees undergo weekly COVID-19 tests, while also eliminating a planned monthly surcharge for state workers who have not received a COVID vaccine. A memo sent to state workers Tuesday announcing the end … [Read more...]
National Guard wraps COVID response activation after two years
By Da Yeon EomThe Nevada Independent The Nevada National Guard’s mission to support the state’s COVID response is coming to a close on April 1, exactly two years after it began. Since the peak of activation in April 2020, the Nevada Guard has gradually lowered total personnel conducting COVID-19 operations to prepare local jurisdictions for an eventual handoff on … [Read more...]
Construction on phase two of the Kings Row Project starts April 4
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to begin construction on phase two of the Kings Row Project from Wyoming Avenue to North McCarran Boulevard on Monday, April 4, 2022. The project includes placing new asphalt, replacing failing sidewalks with ADA-compliant sidewalks, restriping bike lanes, and minor utility work. Residents and people … [Read more...]