If all Washoe County permits are approved, small-scale explosions will be authorized to take place about 11 miles from the Black Rock Playa, site of the annual Burning Man celebration, and 6 miles from iconic Fly Geyser.

Washoe County has received attention in recent weeks after turnover at the top of the elections office there.

In a meeting with county staff, including representatives of the DA's office, Burgess said she was forced to put a request for leave in writing despite her desire to stay.

As the nights lengthen and summer fades into autumn, Northern Nevada housing advocates are calling on their leaders to prioritize preventing weather-related deaths, although local government officials say one of the major proposals is unworkable for now. 

During a record-setting heatwave Tuesday morning, Tim, 35, packed his belongings into a Walmart shopping cart. He was one of the many people living near the train tracks between Record Street and Wells Avenue that Reno police ordered to relocate within 30 minutes.

The latest updates on Election Day 2022 in Nevada from the staff of The Nevada Independent.

Jamie Rodriguez, Washoe County's interim registrar of voters, is among those stepping into an election oversight role at a time marked by mass misinformation and distrust.

Others didn't turn in their signatures on time because of a misunderstanding about the timeline and processes nonpartisan candidates have to do to gain ballot access, said Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Mark Wlaschin.

The $2.8 million spent on lobbying activities in 2021 marked the first time since 2005 that spending dipped below $3 million, and represented roughly 72 percent of lobbying expenditures reported during the 2019 session.