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Sparks manager to pick fire chief next week from 3 finalists

City Manager Neil Krutz anticipates selecting the next chief at the completion of an in-person one-day process Wednesday.

 

Battery materials company building Northern Nevada lithium-ion recycling campus

Aqua Metals announces plans for a new lithium-ion recycling facility as it continues its pivot from lead battery recycling.

 

Lithium mining company trespasses on federally-protected Tiehm's buckwheat habitat

Ioneer has been noticed by the BLM for trespassing on federally-protected Tiehm's buckwheat habitat.

 

Woman arrested in New Year's Day murder investigation; bystander sought

Police seek a bystander who may have witnessed the fight that led to a woman's death in Sparks.

 

Reno ranked fifth-worst minor league sports city

Study cited low attendance numbers, but Reno Aces' per capita turnout is among the highest in AAA ball.

 

Attorney of ex-Sparks fire chief sends city $441,000 demand letter

Mark Lawson's attorney says he's owed compensation for reputational damage, attorney fees and severance. Four drug charges against Lawson are pending.

 

Reno Public Market holds grand opening at former Shoppers Square site

Reno Public Market's food hall has attracted thousands of visitors since holding a soft opening earlier this month.

 

Authorities say they're taking measures so Reno's Swan Lake won't flood. Still, locals worry.

Washoe County and Reno say measures are being taken to protect residents of Lemmon Valley, which flooded in 2017. Residents aren't sure it's enough.

 

Thursday weather update: WCSD cancels classes for all schools; UNR, TMCC delayed

The scattered snow showers which started late last night will continue until around 7 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

 

2nd arrest made in Sparks acquaintance kidnapping/carjacking case

The original case stems from a Nov. 9 incident when Helen Holguin and Brent Martin reportedly got into a vehicle of people known to them with a gun.

 

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