By Sean Golonka The Nevada Independent As part of the latest settlement with major drug companies held liable for the ongoing opioid crisis, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Tuesday that Nevada will receive $151.9 million from CVS. That brings Nevada’s total recovery from lawsuits against opioid companies and their subsidiaries to “more than a half a billion … [Read more...]
After pandemic shutdown, Sparks based roller derby team back on track
By Tim Lenard and Joey Lovato The Nevada Independent The bleachers were packed at an indoor soccer arena in Sparks last month where the Sierra Regional Roller Derby (SRRD) team hosted their first home bout since 2019 against the Faultline Derby Devilz. The team came away with a win. For Coach Megan Jackson, victory was almost secondary. “I couldn’t have asked for … [Read more...]
Backers say Las Vegas high-speed rail finally on track after decades of disappointment
By Gabby Birenbaum The Nevada Independent Almost every Sunday evening for the past two decades, thousands of tourists from Southern California have sat in their cars in a slow-moving, 17-mile traffic backup on I-15 on their way back from a Las Vegas weekend, and said to themselves, “There has to be a better way.” At various points over that twenty-year period, a … [Read more...]
Sparks city manager keeps his job with mayor’s vote
Despite Sparks City Manager Neil Krutz’s dismal annual performance review score of 2.5 out of 6 rated in core competencies regarding leadership, professionalism, management, community relations, policy executions, and relations with the council, Krutz will continue to keep his job as City Manager. In the public comment period before the council delved into the agenda of the … [Read more...]
It’s now illegal to be a street racing spectator in Sparks
At its April 24 meeting, the Sparks City Council passed a new ordinance making it illegal to be a spectator at street races, speed exhibitions, or sideshows. Anyone caught promoting, instigating, aiding, or helping these events will be issued a misdemeanor. Before now, the Sparks Municipal Code did not have ordinances preventing people from gathering at these events, which … [Read more...]
Get involved in the community this Mother’s Day weekend
The weather is finally expected to warm up this Mother’s Day weekend, and there is plenty to do in Sparks. Whether it’s strolling around the Sparks Marina, participating in a food drive, or celebrating your mom in a unique way, here are some ideas for how to get involved in the community: Best Buddies Friendship Walk May 13 Stroll along the Sparks Marina for a worthy … [Read more...]
Big changes coming to Pyramid Highway
Last week, the Nevada Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony on Phase 1 of the new Pyramid Highway Project, and construction of this first iteration is now underway. Phase 1 will widen and improve sections of the thoroughfare between Queen Way and Golden View Drive to enhance traffic mobility and safety. In Phase 1 of this six-phase project, Pyramid … [Read more...]
Tribal community pushing for funding to replace school in ‘unacceptable’ condition
By Tabitha Mueller and Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Owyhee Combined School Vice Principal Lynn Manning-John stood on the Nevada Capitol lawn Thursday in front of her students — her “babies” — from the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in northeastern Nevada, a community she grew up in and returned to after attending an East Coast college. The students, many … [Read more...]