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Sparks-based Sierra Nevada Corp. lands $13 billion contract to build 'Doomsday plane'
The U.S. Air Force said on Friday that it has awarded a $13 billion contract to Sierra Nevada Corp. to develop a successor to the E-4B, known as the Doomsday plane due to its ability to survive a nuclear war. The aerospace and defense company is headquartered in Sparks. ...
Tainted tequila: The beloved Mexican spirit has become subject to added impurities; here’s how to avoid them
The world of spirits is full of legends and marketing tall tales designed to make you feel like the bottle on which you spent your hard-earned money is worth it. It can be hard to tell the difference between marketing and fact in the beverage world, because so much of the industry is built on selling you a brand’s charisma. These days, no category of spirits is more confusing and saturated with bad actors than the world of tequila. Celebrity brands, additives and elaborate bottles are all part of the smoke and mirrors designed to distract you from the juice in the bottle—so let’s chat about poorly made tequilas, how to spot them, and how one of Reno’s finest spirits curators is doing their best to get you the authenticity the category deserves.
Barton Health nurse recognized for exceptional care
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Angela Harvey, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.
12th annual Summer Concert on the Green Returns to Tahoe Donner
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Summer Concert on the Green returns to Tahoe Donner July 5 and 6, featuring two nights of live performances by top tribute and dance bands. Tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out. On Friday, July 5, kick things off with Deckheads, a...
Local Firefighters Play in Charity Softball Tournament
Local firefighters, including the Reno Firefighters Association and Central Lyon County Firefighters, participated in a charity softball tournament on Sunday. The funds raised went to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. The Wildland Firefighter Foundation is an organization that helps families of firefighters killed in the line of duty, as well as...
Comeback Space Cowboys Strike Again Against Aces
Thanks to Seven Runs in Two Innings, Sugar Land Takes Series Finale 10-5 After falling behind early, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (19-8) scored seven unanswered runs in the eighth and ninth innings to take down the Reno Aces (12-14) 10-5 at Greater Nevada Field Sunday afternoon. The Aces struck...
Sparks based Sierra Nevada Corporation secures $13 billion defense contract
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A Sparks company was awarded a $13 billion defense contract. Sierra Nevada Corporation announced that the Air Force awarded the company a $13,080,890,647 contract for the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC). This contract provides for the development and production of the...
UNR students hold protest against Israel-Hamas War, joining other schools across the world
RENO, Nev. (KRNV) — College students across the U.S. and even abroad have made headlines this week with their protest of the Israel-Hamas War, and University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) students are no exception. Dozens of UNR students gathered outside of the Joe Crowley Student Union on the Reno...
US-395 Bridge Closures in Cold Springs
Some bridges in Cold Springs will be closed temporarily beginning Monday, April 29. Nevada Department of Transportation will be resurfacing the road in these areas:. The White Lake Parkway bridge over US-395 in Cold Springs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 29. The Village Parkway bridge over US-395...
Truckee Tahoe Airport District Allocates Nearly $2 Million for Vital Wildfire Mitigation Projects
TRUCKEE, Calif. – In a display of commitment to community safety and environmental stewardship, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District has announced the approval of $1,934,500 in funding for eight district-wide wildfire mitigation projects. The decision, approved unanimously in a 5-0 vote at this week’s Airport District board meeting, marks a significant step forward in proactively addressing the threat of wildfires in the Truckee Tahoe region.
Let’s Talk About Ribbon Cuttings (Opinion)
In my over five years with the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, I participated in (I think) two ribbon cuttings. Since taking over the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, we have hosted over twenty ribbon cuttings in under two years. This got me thinking about the importance of this simple tradition and its value to our businesses.
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