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Council approves bike path extension
Council approves bike path extension
At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Fernley City Council approved a $360,740 contract with Lumos & Associates for the design and construction management of Phase 3 of the bike path along the south side of Farm District Road. Phase 3 will fill a 0.3-mile gap between Jasmine Lane and Hendrix Drive and extend the path 0.3 miles east to Clearwater Parkway. Once completed, the bike path will offer approximately 3.7 miles of continuous trail from Villa Way to Clearwater Parkway. Construction, funded by the federal Transportation Alternative Program, is expected to begin by next fall. The city’s Transportation Master Plan calls for the path to eventually reach East Valley Elementary School and ultimately Highway 50A. 10/16/2025 01:03 PM
Nevada Promise Scholarship deadline is Oct. 31
Nevada Promise Scholarship deadline is Oct. 31
High school seniors have until Oct. 31 to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship, which covers tuition and mandatory fees for up to three years at any Nevada community college. Open to all Nevada students regardless of income or GPA, the scholarship helps reduce college costs by more than $3,000 per year. Applicants must complete FAFSA, attend a training session, fulfill community service hours, and meet with a mentor. Apply at wnc.edu/advising/promise or contact 775-445-3267 for more info. 10/16/2025 11:40 AM
Court denies motion to withdraw guilty plea by man charged with selling fatal fentanyl dose
Court denies motion to withdraw guilty plea by man charged with selling fatal fentanyl dose
Third Judicial District Court Judge Leon Aberasturi on Oct. 7 denied Joseph Rose Tyler Maciel’s request to withdraw his guilty plea in the second-degree murder case involving the sale of fentanyl that killed Michael Fernandez. Maciel had argued ineffective assistance of counsel and claimed new evidence suggesting someone else supplied the drugs. Judge Aberasturi ruled that Maciel understood the charges, penalties, and rights he waived and found no deficient performance by his attorney. Sentencing is set for Oct. 20. 10/16/2025 11:35 AM
Nunez, Paulman honored as Boys & Girls Club Youths of the Year
Nunez, Paulman honored as Boys & Girls Club Youths of the Year
10/12/2025 01:05 PM
Cancer Screening Isn’t Difficult – Don’t Put it Off
Cancer Screening Isn’t Difficult – Don’t Put it Off
Learning that a friend in her 40s had colon cancer was devastating. Despite bravely fighting and even celebrating being cancer-free, the disease came back and took her far too soon—leaving behind her husband and two young sons. Her story reinforced for me just how ruthless colon cancer can be and why early detection matters. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Nevada, yet it’s highly treatable when caught early. Unfortunately, over 31% of adults over 45 are behind on recommended screenings. New, less invasive options like the FDA-approved Shield blood test make it easier than ever to stay on track. I encourage everyone to prioritize cancer screenings—for yourself and those you love. Learn more at cancer.org or talk with your healthcare provider. Early detection saves lives. — Randi Thompson, Public Relations Consultant, Reno 10/10/2025 02:34 PM
State Police seeking witnesses to robbery on I-80 near Patrick
State Police seeking witnesses to robbery on I-80 near Patrick
10/09/2025 08:56 PM
Arrest report Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2025
Arrest report Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2025
10/09/2025 08:53 PM
Fernley, Yerington approve MOU for court services
Fernley, Yerington approve MOU for court services
10/09/2025 08:47 PM
Council approves “Cocktails to go” ordinance
Council approves “Cocktails to go” ordinance
Fernley restaurants with liquor licenses can now offer “cocktails to go” under a new ordinance approved by the City Council on Oct. 1. The measure allows 22 local restaurants to provide sealed alcoholic beverages for takeout or home delivery without obtaining a new license. City Clerk Kim Swanson said the change, made possible by Assembly Bill 375, could create a new revenue stream for local establishments. Drinks must be sealed with a tamper-evident cap, and open containers in vehicles remain illegal. Delivery drivers must be licensed, verify recipients are at least 21, and log all deliveries for four years. A 50-cent surcharge per drink will support the state’s Ignition Interlock & DUI Reduction Program. 10/09/2025 08:26 PM
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