A salmon farm is coming to Pershing County. West Coast Salmon AS, based in Norway, aims to serve fresh and sustainably raised Atlantic salmon to the West Coast. Their facility off the Cosgrave exit off I-80 would produce up to 50,000 tons of fish and use primarily renewable energy sources.
Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services is warning that some expected vaccine deliveries may be delayed this week due to severe weather impacting much of the country. Nevada Health Response tweeted Monday afternoon that they were “monitoring closely and working with health districts and pharmacies that may be affected.”
Governor Sisolak’s ‘Safe Reopening Plan’ began Monday with increased capacity limits for many businesses. Places of worship, gyms, casinos, and food and beverage establishments moved from 25 to 35% capacity Monday as part of the incremental reopening of the state.
A crowd of teachers rallied Monday at the Nevada Legislature for lawmakers to find new revenue streams to help fund schools — regardless of the pandemic and the state budget problems. Last week, lawmakers approved $477 million in emergency relief for elementary and secondary schools, which was allocated to the state as part of federal … Read more
Is a name change coming to Vegas’ airport? Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021621-HANCOCK-Name%20Change.mp3 Learn more at; thenevadaindependent.com.
Rich Hancock reports on a possible name change for Vegas’ airport; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021621-HANCOCK-Name%20Change.mp3 Learn more at; thenevadaindependent.com.
A possible name change for Vegas’ airport? Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021621-HANCOCK-Name%20Change.mp3 Learn more at; thenevadaindependent.com.
One person is dead after gunfire rang out following a dispute at the Rosewood Park Apartments in Reno. Neighbors tell police say they heard two neighbors fighting then several shots last night. Police say both neighbors exchanged gunfire, and one was killed. The investigation is ongoing.
Fire destroys a home in Sun Valley. Firefighters were called to Smoky Canyon Drive early this morning. One person and a dog made it out safely. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Washoe County adds a single COVID-19 death Sunday for a total of 628. The latest death involves a man in his 70s with underlying health conditions. The county added just 29 new cases and more than 250 recoveries. 70 persons remain hospitalized with the virus.