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Speaker Johnson makes Jan. 6 footage available to public

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is making good on his promise to House Republicans to release more than 40,000 hours of U.S. Capitol Security tapes from Jan. 6, 2021.

A's owner 'gratified' as Las Vegas relocation approved by MLB owners

When Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher began exploring Las Vegas as a potential relocation option for his Major League Baseball franchise, he was enthused by the number of people he saw wearing team gear for the Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Raiders. But it was a brief conversation with a couple of military members stationed in Las Vegas that sold him on the city. “They were talking about how great Las Vegas was and it was a place where you would want to live,” Fisher told The Nevada Independent in a brief interview Thursday. “That kind of was the start, about two-and-a-half years ago.”

D.C. Download: How Nevada Democrats plan to capitalize on $2B from Biden's infrastructure bill

At the two-year anniversary of the infrastructure law, Nevada has received billions of federal dollars — and Democrats plan to campaign on it. And reader, rejoice — the government will not shut down! (At least until the next deadline in January.)

Advocates again push ballot measure to take redistricting out of Legislature’s hands

Backers of an initiative to create an independent redistricting commission for Nevada are again launching an effort to get a question on the ballot. Two initiatives were filed recently with the secretary of state’s office on behalf of Fair Maps Nevada, a group led by College of Southern Nevada professor Sondra Cosgrove, who also spearheaded the 2020 and 2022 efforts to change Nevada’s redistricting process.

USDA Rural Development Celebrates $27 Million Groundbreaking in Lovelock

LOVELOCK, Nev., Nov. 21, 2023—USDA Rural Development Nevada State Director Lucas Ingvoldstad today celebrated the groundbreaking for a $27 million investment made through the USDA ReConnect Program and awarded to Uprise Fiber to increase internet access in the City of Lovelock. Uprise Fiber will utilize the funding to deploy a Fiber-to-the-Home network that would offer economical and dependable internet to Lovelock residents nearly thousands of times faster than their current internet, which can be insufficient for basic activities such as teleconferencing or streaming.

City council sees possible designs for new aquatics center

With 386 surveys collected from the public and multiple focus group sessions held, Knit Studios put together possible designs for a new aquatics center in the City of Winnemucca and presented them to the Winnemucca City Council at their most recent meeting on Nov. 21 (with Mayor Rich Stone, Councilman Mike Owens, and City Attorney Kent Maher absent from the meeting).

Commission weighs in on proposed land swap in Elko County

One of the largest land swaps ever proposed in the history of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) between Winecup-Gamble Ranch, owned by Kroenke Ranches, and the BLM has caused concern among many surrounding counties, organizations and individuals as it is likely to have a big impact on Nevadans.

Local soup kitchen in need of volunteers to adopt cooking and serving first Wednesday each month

The groups and individuals that put together meals for the local Soup Kitchen, located in the basement of the United Methodist Church on W. Winnemucca Blvd., serve faithfully one night a month and Winnemucca Food Bank Director and Soup Kitchen Coordinator Barbara Sealy explained that the Soup Kitchen is currently looking for volunteers to fill in once a month on the first Wednesday of each month.

A’s relocation to Las Vegas approved by Major League Baseball owners

Major League Baseball (MLB) owners unanimously approved the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas on Thursday, allowing the team to officially obtain the many approvals needed in Southern Nevada surrounding the construction of a $1.5 billion ballpark on the Strip.

Michigan/Ohio State have made it to The Game undefeated after turmoil and close calls

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Michigan celebrated the 1,000th victory in program history with the understanding that No. 1,001 could be considerably sweeter. If — and only if — it occurs next weekend against Ohio State. “I think guys were just ecstatic to get that thousandth win, but they all knew exactly what time it was right after,” said offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, who has been Michigan’s acting head coach during Jim Harbaugh’s suspension. “They all know what’s ahead, so super excited for that challenge.”

Gottschalk named scout team player of the week

Football coaches agree that it's important to simulate and play against an opposing team's defense before game day. That's where Bryce (Bubba) Gottschalk and the House Cats come in. The coaches recently named Gottschalk the scout team player of the week. He stands on the shoulders of giants. Mike Brooks explained the Mustang tradition.

Pershing County Sheriff's Report for November 22nd, 2023

Pershing County Sheriff's Report for November 22nd, 2023

Lovelock's Pop Warner football closes spectacular season

The Lovelock Pop Warner football teams played the sport they love all season. They racked up many wins and a few losses, learning from each game no matter the outcome.

Lander County Court Docket 11-22-2023

Lander County Court Docket 11-22-2023

Humboldt County Court Docket and Arrests for November 22nd, 2023

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