Trade-in specials
Lander County is inviting civic-minded residents to get involved and help shape the future of the community by joining one of the county's advisory boards. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to important decisions that affect local residents.
More than two-thirds of public land in Nevada is owned by the federal government, giving the U.S. Department of the Interior — the government agency that oversees the nation’s natural and cultural resources — an outsized influence in the state. Likewise, the head of the agency has massive influence over the fate of mining operations, conservation efforts, renewable energy development, and oil and gas leasing in Nevada.
Earlier this year, a conservative group in Nevada filed allegations with county election officials that more than 30,000 Nevadans had appeared to move and might no longer be eligible to vote in the jurisdiction where they were registered. However, many of the challenges were never considered after guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Lands bills for Clark and Washoe counties passed out of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday, clearing a key procedural hurdle as the time for full Senate passage dwindles. The two bills, which would expand the amount of land available for development in each county and add permanent conservation protections for millions of acres of wilderness, were each introduced this year.
CARSON CITY — As colder weather approaches, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reminding residents that firewood cutting permits are required for gathering firewood on public lands in the Carson City District. Permits are now available online and at several local locations for individuals wishing to collect firewood for personal use.
WINNEMUCCA —The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase starting Nov. 25 through Dec. 24. Permits are available by appointment at the District Office, 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd., Monday through Friday, by email at wfoweb@blm.gov or via phone at 775-623-1500. Permits are also available online at Forest Products. The permits are no longer available in Lovelock, Nevada.
ELKO —The Elko District, Wells Field Office has issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the O’Neil Project Planning Area Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) for the treatments on 208,000 acres to improve and protect Greater sage-grouse (GRSG) habitat in Northeastern Nevada.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An ecstatic George Russell had just won the Formula 1 race Saturday night when he exclaimed in his radio, “Vegas!” He was ready to start celebrating in America's party capital, saying he would skip his flight back to his home in the United Kingdom to make the most of his Las Vegas Grand Prix victory. “I'm definitely not getting on that flight,” Russell said in the post-race podium interview with actor Terry Crews and the Bellagio fountains in the background. “I'm going to enjoy this evening.”
Republican President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday he wants Chris Wright, a Colorado oil and gas executive, to serve the new administration as Department of Energy secretary. Wright will also be a member of the Council of National Energy, the formation of which was announced Friday. Details on the council are scarce, but it’s widely viewed as a further indication that the Trump administration intends to boost domestic fossil fuel and other energy production.
The federal government is asking a judge to rule that it has the power to impose staffing requirements on nursing homes that collect billions of federal tax dollars through Medicaid and Medicare. The request was made recently in the form of a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by the nursing home industry. That lawsuit challenges the legality of newly imposed regulations that mandate minimum staffing levels in the Medicaid-certified care facilities that now provide care for 1.2 million elderly and disabled Americans.
The Pleasant Senior Center in Winnemucca is seeking sponsors for its annual Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Sponsorship for these meals helps provide local seniors with a homecooked holiday meal, ensuring they can enjoy the festive season without the burden of contributing to the meal. While contributions are appreciated, no senior is ever turned away if they are unable to make a contribution.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Democrats will maintain their power in the statehouse but have fallen short of securing a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers that would have stripped Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo of his veto power when they convene early next year. Democrats lost their razor-thin supermajority of 28 seats in the state Assembly after Republicans successfully flipped a competitive district on the southern edge of Las Vegas.
The rain cleared out early Saturday morning but the wind was still blowing hard for a 10 a.m. kickoff at McQueen High School in Reno. The McQueen field is situated on a hill on campus in one of the most wind-prone areas in Reno. That meant trouble for Incline, who loves to throw the ball. Tommy Williams, one of the best quarterbacks in Nevada had trouble throwing the ball all day. With all those factors in play, the Pershing County High School football team won its first state championship since 2018 on Saturday. The Mustangs beat the Highlanders 26-6.
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