By Sean Golonka and David Solis The Nevada Independent Ten bills. That’s how many failed to advance on Tuesday past the second major bill passage deadline of the 120-day session. It was a far cry from the first committee passage deadline, which saw nearly 240 bills killed. That was not a surprise, as the Democratic majorities in the Assembly and Senate would be … [Read more...]
After 35 years, iconic Sparks business to shut its doors after this weekend
Last Saturday at 2 p.m., all the batting cages were full at Tommy’s Grandstand on 830 Meredith Way in Sparks. Most of the tables were occupied as well, with people eating burgers, sipping on soft drinks, or simply hanging out while their kids practiced hitting balls. Coupled with its arcade, bar, flatscreen TVs, and poker machines, the place is bright, lively, it was one of the … [Read more...]
Las Vegas takes a small, important step toward healing and recovery
By John L. Smith The moment passed so quickly in District Judge Gloria Sturman’s hushed courtroom Thursday morning that it would have been easy to miss. From where I sat, the scene was solemn and emotional. It was a moment that Las Vegas moved, ever so slightly, toward healing in the long, difficult aftermath of a night of historic infamy. It is impossible to fully … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the March 24, 2023, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Mayor Lawson proclaimed: General Business Council approved: Council held public hearings and approved: Planning and Zoning … [Read more...]
Court hearing scheduled in GPS tracker lawsuit
By Bert Johnson A Washoe County judge has scheduled a hearing for next month in a case where two local politicians want a private investigator to reveal the name of his client. Private investigator David McNeely has admitted to Sparks Police that he placed a GPS tracker on Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve’s personal vehicle in the leadup to last year’s midterm election. … [Read more...]
Outdoor fitness court opening this week in Sparks
Renown Health, the City of Sparks, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Ardmore Park next to the Larry D. Johnson Community Center. The Fitness Court, located at 1200 12th Street, will open on Wednesday, April 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This Fitness Court was developed by Renown Health, the City of … [Read more...]
RTC holds public meeting on Sparks Boulevard Project
The RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) hosted a public hearing on the Sparks Boulevard Project last week at Lena Juniper Elementary School in Sparks. Not many people showed up to the in-person meeting, but the RTC has all the same information posted to SparksBoulevardProject.com and a lot of people have been interacting through that. “The public hearing went well; we … [Read more...]
Gaming revenue declines in March despite state’s 25th straight billion-dollar month
By Howard Stutz The Nevada Independent Nevada’s casino industry has entered its new normal. March gaming revenue topped more than $1.312 billion statewide — the 25th consecutive month the state surpassed the $1 billion mark. But the result was just the third time in the past 12 months the state’s casinos recorded a decline in gaming revenue figures from the … [Read more...]