From now through mid-December, NV Energy and Q&D Construction will be replacing around 2,800 feet of natural gas lines in certain areas of Sparks. Affected homes and businesses in the area have been contacted by NV Energy about this project to coordinate any interruptions in their natural gas service. NV Energy plans on working on replacing the natural gas mainline in … [Read more...]
Police dog using his nose to keep Washoe schools safe
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent A new face has joined the Washoe County School District — and he’s using his nose to keep schools safe. Astro, an 18-month-old Labrador retriever, arrived at the school district in early July from Ireland, just north of Belfast, where he was bred and trained to be a firearms detection dog. Astro and his handler, officer Matt … [Read more...]
City manager placed on administrative leave at special meeting
Some people may have noticed at the regular August 14 Sparks City Council meeting that a new interim city manager was present in lieu of Neil Krutz. A week later on August 25, the city council held a special meeting to discuss the status of Krutz’s employment contract which lasted 20 minutes. In the meeting, Assistant City Manager Alyson McCormick explained to the council … [Read more...]
Victorian Square set to play host to annual rib cook off
One of the region’s most celebrated events is here as the best rib cookers from across the country (and beyond) come together to compete for the best ribs in the west crown. Hosted by the Nugget Casino Resort, the Best In The West Rib Cook Off features six days of events with live music and pork tasting with 20-plus rib cookers taking over Victorian Square between August … [Read more...]
Reed High educator named Nevada History Teacher of the Year
In early August, Reed High School Teacher Jessica Eichstedt was named the Gilder Lehrman Nevada Teacher of the Year by the Nevada Department of Education and subsequently became one of the 53 finalists to win a $10,000 award at the national level, to be announced in October. Eichstedt has been with the Washoe County School District since 2014, working at Dilworth Middle … [Read more...]
Northern Nevada fire mitigation projects draw attention of Cortez Masto
The Nevada Independent Wildfires have burned more than 8.8 million acres over the past 20 years in Nevada. A series of public-private partnerships and projects funded by federal and state appropriations could prevent more from sparking around Northern Nevada. A joint project between City of Reno Fire, NV Energy and High Desert Graziers has goats mowing down cheatgrass and … [Read more...]
Northern Nevada counties facing ‘above normal’ chance of significant wildfires
By Amy AlonzoThe Nevada Independent Substantial portions of Humboldt, Elko, Washoe and Pershing counties and the northern tips of Lander and Eureka counties have an “above normal” chance of seeing significant wildfire activity through October, according to the National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services office. Nationally, fire activity has been below normal … [Read more...]
Hot August Nights ready to cruise into town
Hot August Nights is kicking off at the end of this week, with a calendar chocked full of classic car events through August 6. Just like in years’ past, dozens of vintage wheels will be out in the streets of Reno and Sparks, bringing back sweet nostalgia of simpler times. HAN events begin in Virginia City starting this Friday, July 28 with a car participant check-in, … [Read more...]