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Nevada DOT announces lane closures for I-15 and SR-610/Lamb Blvd
By A. D. Bamburg | Jul 12, 2024
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced upcoming lane closures and restrictions on Interstate 15 (I-15) and SR-610/Lamb Blvd in North Las Vegas and Clark County. The traffic control measures are necessary for paving and striping operations.
Extended lane restrictions on SR-169 in Moapa Valley announced by NDOT
By E. F. Cullerton | Jul 12, 2024
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced upcoming extended lane restrictions on State Route 169 (SR-169) in Moapa Valley. The planned restrictions will involve intermittent closures of one lane on SR-169 in a specified direction, occurring between I-15 and Bowman Road. Traffic control will be managed by flaggers, and motorists are advised to expect delays during these periods.
NDOT announces upcoming ramp closures and lane restrictions on I-515/U.S.-95
By R. B. Pepalis | Jul 11, 2024
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced extended ramp closures and lane restrictions on Interstate 515 (I-515)/U.S. 95 in Henderson and the eastern Las Vegas valley. These measures are necessary for pavement repair, striping, and barrier rail replacement on I-515/U.S. 95 between Sunset Road and Wyoming Avenue.
Lane reductions planned on I-580 near Reno for routine bridge inspections
By A. I. Benavidez | Jul 11, 2024
Traffic lanes on Interstate 580 south of Reno will be reduced from July 15 to 18 for routine bridge inspections conducted by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).
Laura Rizo to speak at CREST's annual motivational event
By C. D. McHugh | Jul 11, 2024
Overcoming adversity and life’s challenges have shaped, in part, who Laura Rizo is today. Rizo will share experiences of overcoming poverty, mental illness, and identity to help attendees meet their challenges with tenacity during the College Education for Students in Transition (CREST) program’s annual motivational speaking event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Western Nevada College.
New study suggests Mars had a cold subarctic climate
By A. I. Benavidez | Jul 10, 2024
Reno, Nev. (July 10, 2024) – The question of whether Mars ever supported life has captivated scientists and the public for decades. Central to this inquiry is understanding the planet's past climate: was it warm and wet with seas and rivers, or frigid and icy? A new study supports the latter hypothesis by identifying similarities between soils found on Mars and those in Newfoundland, Canada, a region with a cold subarctic climate.
Lane closures scheduled for McCarran Boulevard resurfacing project
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 10, 2024
Overnight and weekend lane closures on McCarran Boulevard (State Route 659) in north Reno will commence on July 8, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). These closures are part of a project to repave the roadway.
Guidelines issued for safe camping amid active black bear population in Lake Tahoe Basin
By M. N. Tirado | Jul 9, 2024
The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team has issued guidance for campers in the Lake Tahoe Basin to help maintain safety and prevent bear encounters. The region, known for its active black bear population, sees increased bear activity as bears search for food, particularly during hyperphagia in the fall.
Gov. Lombardo announces $2.9 million investment in rural community development
By A. K. Howerter | Jul 9, 2024
Nevada counties and cities invested an additional $1,014,995 in matching funds for the projects.
EPA selects Desert Research Institute for funding on microplastics mitigation project
By R. B. Pepalis | Jul 8, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of Nevada’s System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) to receive a competitive grant for environmental education in Nevada. This organization was chosen for its work in promoting youth ecological stewardship and environmental education, with the grant supporting a project to mitigate microplastics in Nevada waterways.
NDOT announces closures for I-15 'Pave-A-Thon' project
By D. L. Deener | Jul 8, 2024
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has released a video detailing the schedule for "Pave-A-Thon," a pavement rehabilitation project on Interstate 15 (I-15) between Warm Springs and Flamingo roads. The effort will require full directional closures of I-15 and associated ramps over two consecutive weekends in July and August 2024.
Nevada State celebrates first anniversary as a university
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 8, 2024
Nevada State University is celebrating the first anniversary of its transition from a college to a university. The change was made official last summer when SB273 passed unanimously and was signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo.
University Way closure scheduled for repaving and reconfiguration into one-way street
By D. L. Deener | Jul 5, 2024
CARSON CITY, Nev. – University Way over Interstate 80 in downtown Reno will be temporarily closed and reconfigured beginning July 8 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces interstate ramps and sections of University Way.
TMCC launches new associate degree in agricultural science
By A. D. Bamburg | Jul 5, 2024
Agriculture is a staple of human civilization, coexisting with natural resources and wildlife to provide the sustenance needed for survival. As stewards of the planet, responsible management of resources with equitable intent is crucial. For millennia, soil cultivation for crops and livestock production has shaped our world, introducing a foundation for social and economic prosperity. Modern land management has flourished across generations, guided by principles of Agricultural Science.
Lane reductions set for Alternate U.S. 395 near Pleasant Valley starting July 8
By E. F. Cullerton | Jul 5, 2024
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Lane reductions will commence on July 8 on Alternate U.S. 395 in Washoe City as the Nevada Department of Transportation undertakes roadway resurfacing.
Nevada DMV suspends walk-in services due to excessive summer heat
By A. D. Bamburg | Jul 3, 2024
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today the temporary suspension of "Walk-In Wednesday" services at its Decatur, Flamingo, Sahara, Henderson, and Reno office locations due to intense summertime heat. Starting July 10, 2024, metropolitan offices will shift Wednesday services to appointment-only until temperatures return to more typical levels.
Students gain insight into legislative process through Citizens' Climate Lobby support
By R. B. Pepalis | Jul 3, 2024
Dedicated higher education students Avery Spry and Thomas Shumway returned from a trip to the nation’s capital with a renewed understanding of the legislative process. Their concern for the environment prompted the two Western Nevada College (WNC) students to apply for scholarships to attend a national climate conference earlier this month. They aimed to learn how federal government functions, how citizens can lobby, exercise their First Amendment rights, and implement their knowledge to protect the environment.
Great Basin College Interim President outlines vision for future
By A. D. Bamburg | Jul 3, 2024
On July 3, 2024, Dr. Amber Donnelli, Interim President of Great Basin College (GBC), addressed the college community in a letter emphasizing the institution's mission and future vision.
Nevada Department of Wildlife opens applications for dove hunting reservations
By D. L. Deener | Jul 2, 2024
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is now accepting reservation applications for the opening day and first weekend of the 2024 dove hunting season at the Overton Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The season begins on Sunday, September 1, with the opening weekend scheduled for September 7-8.
Nevada authorities launch crackdown on impaired boaters during July 4th weekend
By K. R. Nelson | Jul 2, 2024
The July 4th weekend traditionally sees an increase in boating activity on Nevada’s waters, accompanied by a rise in alcohol-related accidents. In response, game wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), alongside law enforcement agencies statewide, will intensify their efforts to target boaters operating under the influence (OUI) as part of Operation Dry Water from July 4-6.