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Increased visits push Reno-Tahoe room tax revenue to record high
The increased visitation in Reno-Tahoe occurred despite economic uncertainty over inflation and elevated costs for consumers for food, housing and transportation.
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Data centers in spotlight as Lake Tahoe scrambles for power source
About 49,000 customers in the Lake Tahoe region face the prospect of losing their primary source for power next year after Nevada-based utility company NV Energy declined to extend an agreement to supply energy to Liberty Utilities.
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This Nevada city is heating up faster than any in the US
On average, cities have warmed about 2.9 degrees. Reno’s increase is more than twice that.
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Will Reno press pause on new data centers? Council weighs regulations
Data centers are back on the Reno City Council’s radar, and now the council has voted unanimously to modify the requirements and possibly add regulations to city code.
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Reno, look up. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks this week
Here’s where and when to get the best views of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower despite rainy and cloudy weather expect the evening of May 5.
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Nevada named among 10 best states to start a business. What it means
Nevada made WalletHub’s top 10 best states to start a business, outperforming states like California and Arizona, but coming out behind Idaho.
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Ranked no. 11: Why Las Vegas appeals to retirees
Here’s a look at which Nevada city is the best in the state to retire to, why it ranked where it did and the other cities in Nevada and nationally that made the list.
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Aftershocks from 5.5 Nevada earthquake could continue for months
More than 120 aftershocks were recorded overnight following the earthquake. Most aftershocks measured between magnitude 1.0 and 3.5.
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Is wildfire season starting in Reno sooner than normal? Experts explain
The anomaly of 80-degree weather in March is only part of the problem. Experts say the best way to stop a fire is to not start one—since most Nevada wildfires are caused by people.
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Lake Mead faces low water storage, harmful algal bloom and high heat
By Carly Sauvageau, Reno Gazette Journal Nevadans looking for a weekend get-away from Las Vegas may be tempted to visit Lake Mead. However, it’s not advised to swim in Lake Mead right now. The lake has been experiencing a harmful algal bloom since March 13, adding to the list of hurdles it faces. Not only…
