Retired U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown is entering Nevada's 2024 U.S. Senate race, with the institutional backing of Senate Republicans. Brown, who made his announcement public at a Monday afternoon event at Bragg Crane Service in Sparks, pitched himself in a statement to The Nevada Independent as the best candidate to take on Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), who is running for a second term. Best known as an Army veteran who sustained severe injuries during a 2008 deployment in Afghanistan, Brown has never held office before but garnered attention for strong fundraising during an unsuccessful Nevada Republican Senate primary bid last cycle.
It’s not easy to attend classes when you’re in the field fighting fires and helping to manage a delicate balance of resources on rangelands. Yet, there are federal education and training requirements for many wildland fire personnel, to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to do their challenging jobs and make the right decisions considering a complex web of factors.
With above average precipitation this winter and spring, it has been a great year for growing weeds. When it comes to controlling weeds, we have the options of: 1) Mechanical Control (cultivation, burning, hand pulling) 2) Biological control (disease agents, grazing) 3) Cultural control (mowing, crop competition) and 4) Chemical control (herbicides). Many people go directly to the chemical control method, because it is usually the easiest with the fastest results.
Developers of the $2.2 billion Sphere in Las Vegas planned to have the entertainment venue’s exterior operational by November in time for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix. Instead, the developers gave Las Vegas a memorable preview on July 4. The holiday show illuminated the Las Vegas skyline with video and images for Strip visitors. The Sphere’s initial performance also lit up social media platforms. According to statistics on TikTok, the 10 most “liked” videos about the Sphere totaled 37.5 million views and 3.7 million likes.
A Carson City judge has denied a motion by the Nevada Republican Party to block the state from holding a presidential primary election next year in favor of a caucus. Judge James Russell issued the ruling from the bench Monday, denying the state party’s lawsuit filed in May challenging a 2021 law moving the state away from a presidential caucus to a primary election.
Gov. Joe Lombardo has withdrawn Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of more than two dozen governors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Despite being almost 1,000 miles apart the majority of the year, Humboldt County Sheriff Angel Cardenas and his brother, Morrill County (Nebraska) Sheriff Milo Cardenas remain close. It’s not every day that two brothers from the same hard-working family in Winnemucca are able to climb the ranks and both become leaders in local law enforcement.
After getting hammered with lawsuits aimed at halting development of a lithium mine at Northern Nevada’s Thacker Pass, a Canadian-based mining company has turned the tables and is suing the mine’s protesters.
City officials have been discussing the replacement of the lighting at the local skatepark for many months and at their most recent regular meeting on July 11, the Winnemucca City Council approved a proposal for new lights and fencing around the electrical panel in a unanimous vote.
A revoked Nevada license plate that was meant to "drive away" Californians is getting one last chance to go back on the streets.
The Winnemucca Events Complex was a busy place once again, as the 38th annual Silver State International Rodeo rolled into town for a week. Some of the best high school and junior high school rodeo athletes from around the West and Canada competed in a number events. The top-15 finals were held on Thursday, July 6.
I do not know if anyone else has been experiencing swarms of winged insects in and around your homes lately, but I have. The first question that usually arises when someone finds a winged insect in their home is; “Is this a termite or just a winged ant?” This article will provide some information on how to identify the difference between ants and termites. In addition, it includes information on how to control ants in and around your home.
Lovelock’s Fourth of July Kiddie Parade displayed small-town patriotism and imagination last Tuesday.
A northern Nevada man who is awaiting trial on arson charges in a fire that destroyed three historic buildings in Dayton last year is now accused of starting a pair of brush fires that threatened several homes in the rural town on the Fourth of July.
As the warm summer sun entices us to venture outdoors, it is essential to prioritize fire prevention and responsible recreation. Uncontrolled outdoor fires pose a significant threat to our forests, wildlife, and communities. Organizations such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the US Forest Service, the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF), Nevada Outdoor School, Leave No Trace, and Tread Lightly! work tirelessly to safeguard our natural landscapes and educate the public about responsible outdoor practices.