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About a month after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — a landmark, multibillion dollar law making the biggest climate investment in American history — Lithium Americas opened the doors to its Reno-based lithium processing facility. The Canadian company began exploring northwestern Nevada for lithium — the soft, silvery element used to power batteries of electronic goods — nearly 20 years ago. By the time the law was passed in 2022, the company already had been through the federal permitting process to open a lithium mine at Thacker Pass, near the Oregon border.
(ELKO, NEV.) Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) has committed to funding $5,000 in scholarships for students pursuing an Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences through the Great Basin College Radiology Program. NNRH Radiology Scholarships will be awarded to five students per year. “Radiology, or diagnostic imaging, plays a vital role in healthcare,” said Steve Simpson, hospital CEO. “At NNRH, we know just how crucial it is to have highly skilled imaging technologists on staff to meet our patients’ needs. That’s why we’re proud to support the radiology workforce of tomorrow with these scholarships.”
(RENO, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Judge Michael Montero of the Sixth Judicial District in Humboldt County, Nevada to its Board of Directors. Judge Montero is the only judge presiding over the Sixth Judicial District of Nevada, where his caseload is composed of every civil and criminal case that originates in or proceeds to the District Court level in Humboldt County. “As a judge, I have a profound responsibility to lead with integrity, ensuring my work makes a meaningful impact on the lives of the children and families we serve,” said Judge Montero. “I am looking forward to contributing to the NCJFCJ Board of Directors and honored to bring my experience and passion to furthering the NCJFCJ’s mission.”
On Sept. 4, Humboldt General Hospital EMS-Rescue conducted a critical school bus extrication training, emphasizing the importance of preparation and teamwork in emergency response. Led by instructor Ken Whittaker, the training provided EMS personnel with hands-on experience using specialized tools in complex scenarios, such as a bus accident.
Ex-politician convicted in 2022 killing of Las Vegas reporter, jury sets sentence at 20 years to life
Pershing County Sheriff's Report for Sept. 4th, 2024
Humboldt County Court Docket and Arrests for September 4th, 2024
The Nevada State Public Charter School recently approved the opening of an Elko charter school that plans to use curricula from Hillsdale College, a conservative Christian private college with an outreach program “devoted to the revitalization of public education through the launch and support of classical K-12 charter schools.” Nevada Classical Academy Elko was given the greenlight to open in Fall 2025. Enrollment will start at 113 students in kindergarten to third grade, then expand to 357 students in grades K-8 over six years.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not appear on Nevada’s presidential ballot as an independent candidate after reaching an agreement with the state Democrats, who had sued to kick him off the ballot. Kennedy suspended his campaign for president last week and sought to remove himself from the ballot in swing states — presumably including Nevada — but his campaign missed the deadline to withdraw from the Nevada ballot.
Google plans to invest more than $400 million in Nevada this year to support its data center campuses in Storey and Clark counties, the company announced Tuesday. The investment will help meet growing demand for Google Cloud, AI innovations, and other digital products and services, Google Data Centers Vice President Joe Kava said at an event held at UNR to announce the investment.
State lawmakers next year will consider legislation to expand and better coordinate resources for Nevadans with dementia. The interim Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs on Friday approved their bill draft requests for the 2025 Legislative Session, which is scheduled to begin in early February. Its most ambitious proposal is to create a Nevada Memory Network, described as “a system of care for the diagnosis and care of Nevadans with dementia.”
It was the last "first home volleyball game of the year" for Pershing seniors Raegan Burrows and Aaliyah Allen. They and their teammates hosted the Silver Stage Nighthawks last Wednesday, beating them in three sets (25-15, 25-17, 25-14). Allen gave the Mustangs added power on the right side of the net, providing Pershing County's offense with options to react quickly. Allen added an ace and six kills. Burrows had two aces, 12 kills and 24 digs.
The Pershing County High School girls soccer team lost a Northern 3A match to the Dayton Dust Devils on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at PCHS with a final score of 3-1. However, the Mustangs showed improvement, especially on possessing the ball and connecting passes.