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Reno-Tahoe tourism authority CEO Charles Harris asks for early separation agreement

Charles Harris, the embattled top executive of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, has requested an early separation agreement.

 

America's birds are under siege. These are among the most at risk for extinction.

Condors, cranes and some scrub-jay species are among more than 100 of America's most at-risk birds for extinction.

 

Consumer advocate questions NV Energy's summer rate cut strategy

NV Energy's proposed summer rate cut is a risky proposal that sets bad precedent and warrants more attention from regulators, according to a motion filed Thursday by the Attorney General's Bureau of …

 

Family of black teen killed by Sparks police settles with city, officers for $2M

Miciah Lee was 18 and having a mental health crisis when his mother called 911 to get help.

 

Local officials mostly mum on legislation granting them authority to address housing crisis

Senate Bill 371 would expressly give counties and cities the authority to "enact any ordinance or measure relating to affordable housing."

 

False claim spreads about size of Washoe County budget compared with Clark County

The claim stems from a misunderstanding that compared Clark County's "general fund" budget with Washoe County's total budget.

 

Where did Reno rank on US News & World Report best cities to live?

Reno does well with growth and quality of life but ranks lower in desirability in this year's rankings.

 

Nevada Legislature takes step toward entering state into National Popular Vote Compact

The effort still has significant hurdles to clear before becoming a reality.

 

Health care workforce measure progresses despite pushback from governor, corporate hospitals

The measure, Assembly Bill 11, would prohibit corporate hospitals and hospital systems from directly hiring physicians. Nevada hospitals have long refrained from directly hiring physicians, opting in…

 

Truckee River at its highest level in years: Chance of flooding increasing

A flood watch is on for Northern Nevada and Eastern Sierra rivers as hot temps, rapid snowmelt and thunderstorms combine this weekend.

 

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