🟣 Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides free summer meals for kids. KUNR
“Each child [receives] a sandwich, an orange, carrots, and a milk carton. The free meal is part of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s summer program. It provides lunches to kids 2 to 18 at various locations throughout Reno. The food bank’s Aramelle Wheeler said the program helps take some of the financial strain off parents.”
🟣 Promoter of election conspiracy theories wins GOP primary for Nevada secretary of state. Associated Press
“Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state … Marchant has long questioned Nevada’s voting security. He claimed both he and Trump were victims of election fraud in 2020 when Marchant lost his bid for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District against Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, despite officials finding no evidence of any widespread fraud.”
🟣 Lawmakers question effectiveness of recent prison regs on trans protections, use of solitary. Nevada Current
“Prior to its passage of SB 153, gender diverse people incarcerated, including transgender and intersex, warned the lack of cohesive structures and protections placed them in danger of violence and sexual assault … Several lawmakers asked about data around the victimization rate of trans individuals and whether regulations made those individuals safer. But prison officials didn’t have that information.”
🟣 Nevada’s first big wildfires of 2026 burning in Lincoln County. 8 News Now
“The Kane Springs Fire has burned 5,793 acres, mostly short grass and brush, after it was discovered just before noon on Wednesday … BLM said crews, engines and aircraft are engaged in suppression efforts. The Grapevine Fire has burned 3,949 acres, according to an update Thursday morning. It’s in the Clover Mountain Wilderness Area about 10 miles southeast of Caliente.”
