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...]
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...]
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...]
By the numbers: What bills lived, died after Legislature’s first major deadline
By Sean Golonka and Tabitha Mueller The Nevada Independent Sure, almost 240 bills failed to survive the Legislature’s first committee passage deadline, but let’s break that down a bit more. Did the Senate or the Assembly pass more bills out of committee? Which lawmakers had the most bills die? Does longevity in office make a difference as far as bill success … [Read more...]
Record snowpack eases drought, but raises a new risk for the spring melt: flooding
By Daniel Rothberg The Nevada Independent After years of back-to-back drought, a historic — and in many cases, record breaking — volume of water has accumulated as snow in mountains across western Nevada and the Great Basin. The snowpack, among the largest in the past 40 years, is providing the arid West and much of Nevada with a respite from prolonged drought. … [Read more...]
Regulators sign off on Century’s purchase of the Sparks Nugget
By Howard Stutz The Nevada Independent The Nevada Gaming Commission approved Century Casino’s $195 million purchase of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks on Thursday, giving the Colorado-based company its first location in Nevada. Century executives said this month the transaction with Las Vegas-based Marnell Gaming is expected to close during the first week of … [Read more...]
Christmas comes to Sparks this weekend with plenty of holiday events on tap
Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend and kids will be able to catch a glimpse of him all around Sparks. The 39 North Pole Village will be lit up December 1-3rd, featuring a free holiday light festival full of thousands of twinkling lights along with holiday shopping booths, activities, entertainment, and more. 39 North Pole Village will be open in Victorian Square Dec. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 level raised to medium; officials urge public to stay current on vaccines
People are yearning for things to go back to how they were in 2019, but unfortunately covid is still affecting those vaccinated and not nationwide. On June 3, the Washoe County Health District shared a statement from the CDC about how risk of contraction and transmission of COVID-19 has been raised back up to the medium level. The federal health organization encourages … [Read more...]