Associated Press RENO — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is recommending attendance be capped at existing levels for the next 10 years at the annual Burning Man counter-culture festival in the desert 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of Reno. Burning Man organizers had proposed raising the current 80,000 limit as high as 100,000 in coming years. But the BLM said in … [Read more...]
Reed grads brought together by desire to help others
John Byrne/Tribune Natalie King-Shaw and Emilee Keppelmann served their community by distributing hygiene products to the homeless while attending Reed High School. The seniors graduate today after a four-year career as Raiders. On a warm, sunny morning with graduation just a week away, Natalie King-Shaw and Emilee Keppelmann graciously greet me at Reed High School where … [Read more...]
Adventure Day in Sparks
John Byrne photos/Tribune The Sparks Marina had a strong turnout for for Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day Sunday afternoon. The annual event gave children and adults with disabilities a chance to enjoy activities like kayaking, rock climbing and more. … [Read more...]
City Council News
The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: Commendations Mayor Ron Smith and the City Council commended Police Chief Brian Allen for his 27-1/2 years of service at the Sparks Police Department and extended warmest wishes for his retirement. Chief Allen served as Police Officer, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Deputy Police Chief and Police … [Read more...]
Warming weather to increase Sierra snowmelt, flooding risk
Associated Press Forecasters say warming California weather will increase melting of the huge Sierra Nevada snowpack and raise water levels in many rivers and streams in the coming week. The National Weather Service says this will heighten the risk of flooding in adjacent areas, including along the upper Merced River in Yosemite National Park. Forecasters say nearby … [Read more...]
Gas line installation begins on Sparks Boulevard
The city of Sparks and NV Energy have began work to upgrade its natural gas service with the installation of an 18-inch steel natural gas main on Sparks Blvd. Throughout the approximately 12-week project, NV Energy’s contractor for the project, Q & D Construction, will close the pedestrian/bike path that runs parallel to the North Truckee Drain. Detours will be in … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs senior excited for what the future holds
John Byrne/Tribune Spanish Springs High senior Meghan Chawla plans on attending the University of Nevada-Reno this fall. Spanish Springs High School Senior Meghan Chawla will be walking on June 12 with her intentions set on staying in Northern Nevada and attending University of Nevada, Reno in the fall. However, she fondly looks back on her last four years and the moments … [Read more...]
With more extreme wildfire, state and federal agencies look to improve suppression, prevention funding
By Daniel Rothberg The Nevada Independent Ask fire managers about fighting runaway wildland fires, and it might start to sound like they are talking about coordinating a coalition-led war. There are decisions about where to send their assets, and whose assets to send. There are decisions about when, where and what to defend with a limited number of fire crews. And there … [Read more...]