A gigantic red ribbon wraps around a 45,000-ft. facility in Sparks, showcasing a new cannabis cultivation factory claiming to be the most advanced of its kind. At around 10 a.m. last Wednesday, MedMen President and Co-Founder Andrew Modlin cut the ribbon and open the doors to give attendees a glimpse into exactly what will go on in the expansive building. Headquartered in … [Read more...]
For Nevada’s Snowpack and Water Supply, March Was ‘Miracle-Ish’
By Daniel Rothberg, The Nevada Independent When it comes to water, Mother Nature is picking favorites in the North-South rivalry. Nevada water managers have closely watched the snow for months to determine how much water would be available as runoff for drinking and farming in a dry year for much of the lower Western states. For most of the season, the snowpack, from … [Read more...]
Easter Fun in Sparks
State Loses Clinics in Demonstration Program for ‘Behavioral Health Homes’
By Megan Messerly, The Nevada Independent Heralded just nine months ago as a “comprehensive system of care” and a “holistic approach” to behavioral health care, two of Nevada’s five certified community behavioral health clinics are no more after the state revoked one facility’s certification and another voluntarily agreed to give up its status. The state found that one of … [Read more...]
Victorian Square Parking Garage Being Transformed into Luxury Apartment Complex
Last Tuesday, community members and construction developers gathered at the 325 Harbor Cove building at the Sparks Marina in a publicly announced meeting. With appetizers and drinks donated by Cherry Bomb Catering, honey lavender lemonade, and Great Basin Brewing 39-degree North Blonde Ale, representatives from Silverwing Development, LandCap Investment Partners and the City of … [Read more...]
Fire Department Partnership Will Improve Response Efficiency
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection (TMFPD) and Sparks Fire departments came together last week to announce its new Enhanced Automatic Aid process, a new system that improves efficiency of resources when responding to emergency situations. As the first of its kind in this region, this integrated partnership enhances the dispatching process by sending the single closest fire … [Read more...]
Cliven Bundy Hailed as a ‘Hero’ at Independent American Party State Convention in Sparks
By Rachel Spacek, The Nevada Independent Cliven Bundy, the Southern Nevada cattle rancher known for his years-long dispute with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was welcomed as a “modern American hero” in Sparks on Friday by the Independent American Party of Nevada. Bundy was the keynote speaker of the party’s state convention, and in his speech discussed his 2014 … [Read more...]
Cougars Win First Regional Title in Program History
The Spanish Springs boys basketball team captured its first regional basketball title in program history last week after winning three games in four days, all by double figures. The Cougs beat Bishop Manogue 68-56 in the championship game on Saturday after knocking off Douglas 69-52 in the quarterfinals last Wednesday and ousting Galena 54-40 on Friday. “For us to win the … [Read more...]