Military briefs around Northern Nevada

There are a number of events this week supporting active duty and retired members of the military.

Mineral County officials cracking down on youth violence

USS Nevada sailor places wreath on ship’s memorial

One of the greatest warships that sailed for the U.S. Navy has been eternally etched into the Silver State’s history.

A dozen horses dead from roundup activities in eastern Nevada

EUREKA — Animal welfare advocates are outraged by a series of wild horse deaths in a Bureau of Land Management roundup taking place in Eureka County a few hours east of Reno. The BLM reported just five horses died during the roundup—including two from injuries sustained during the operation.  But

‘Click It or Ticket’ traffic enforcement campaign will target drivers not wearing seatbelts

Nevada State Police, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies around the state, is ramping up enforcement and reminding motorists and passengers to buckle up before hitting the road.  The “Click It or Ticket” campaign stresses using seat belts as one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries and save

Central Nevada water authorities seek applications for voluntary water rights retirements

The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA) and Humboldt River Basin Water Authority (HRBWA) were recently granted $15 million to purchase and retire groundwater rights from willing sellers.  The program, the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative, is meant to purchase and permanently retire groundwater rights from willing sellers in

Nevada Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage for Autism (sponsored)

Families may find it challenging to receive an autism diagnosis for a loved one, regardless of the age of diagnosis or the severity of symptoms and behaviors. Like many disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects everyone differently, resulting in complex treatment requirements. Nevertheless, there is still no universally acknowledged treatment

NDF signs contract for aerial fire assistance

RENO — Nevada Division of Forestry this week signed a three-year contract for air support during wildland firefighting throughout the state. Rutledge Airborne Applications, a veteran-owned and Indiana-based company, earned the contract to fly single engine air tankers, also known as SEATs, to assist firefighters with aerial fire suppression. Because of

Colorado River crisis requires confronting sacred cow

by Dana Gentry, Nevada Current LAS VEGAS — A cap on the size of swimming pools in Southern Nevada, intended to reduce water lost to evaporation, will save about 10 acre feet a year – compared to the millions of acre feet Colorado River states must agree in the next month to

Sisolak touts ARPA housing investments, says ‘minimum wage kind of took care of itself’

by Michael Lyle, Nevada Current CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak Tuesday acknowledged there is nothing the state can do to address rising gas prices, touted efforts to fix the housing crisis, and said he was open to working with lawmakers on increasing the state’s minimum wage and providing more

BLM: Check boundaries before starting work on area lands

CARSON CITY – Officials with the Bureau of Land Management this week said they’re seeing an increase of “unauthorized use” on public lands. Their advice: get a survey to ensure the work you’re doing, such as building a road or constructing a fence or fire break, is on your

Citizen scientists, Latino residents to track air quality in East Las Vegas 

by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current LAS VEGAS — Study after study shows an important and often overlooked need in Latino communities: cleaner air. Air pollution is one of the most prevalent environmental health risks in the United States, but is disproportionately inhaled by Latino Americans. Now a community-led project in Southern