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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

Meetings

10/16/2025 12:57 PM

Fernley Republican Women to meet Oct. 21

Fernley Republican Women to meet Oct. 21

The Fernley Republican Women will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Fernley Senior Center, 105 Lois Lane. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m., with the meeting starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Shawn Meehan, Founder of Guard the Constitution, will discuss “Why the Nevada GOP is Against the Article V Convention.” Meehan has studied the U.S. Constitution extensively and helped pass Nevada Senate Joint Resolution 10 in 2017, rescinding 10 pending Article V convention resolutions. 10/16/2025 12:53 PM

SilverSummit Healthplan to host free ‘Family Fall Festival’ on Oct. 22

SilverSummit Healthplan to host free ‘Family Fall Festival’ on Oct. 22

SilverSummit Healthplan is hosting a free Family Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 4–7 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, 695 E. Main St., Fernley. The event celebrates the expansion of Medicaid coverage into rural Nevada and offers fun for all ages, including raffles with bikes and gift cards, a Halloween costume contest, airbrush artists, local vendors, and free food and treats. Families can also learn about new health benefits and services now available in Fernley. 10/16/2025 11:47 AM

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

The Inside Veer - It’s cold enough already

The Inside Veer - It’s cold enough already

Fall is here, and with it, the first chilly mornings. At 41 degrees, jackets are back in rotation, fingers fumble for keys, and cars need warming. While some embrace the crisp air, for others it’s a reminder that the real cold is still to come—and the hunt for gloves has officially begun. 10/16/2025 11:28 AM

City says $26 million fleet discrepancy tied to accounting code

City says $26 million fleet discrepancy tied to accounting code

The City of Fernley said a $26 million discrepancy in reported fleet spending for FY24-25 was due to an accounting code that combined fleet and grant expenses. The issue, highlighted by DOGE Nevada, made OpenGov.com’s portal show inflated numbers, including nearly $20 million in grant-funded projects under the Fleet category. The city has updated its accounting structure and is working to correct the portal to ensure accurate and transparent reporting. 10/16/2025 11:24 AM

Council votes not to approve contract for grant lobbyist

Council votes not to approve contract for grant lobbyist

The Fernley City Council voted 3–2 on Oct. 1 to reject a proposed contract with Washington-based Merchant McIntyre Associates, which offered a 90-day plan to help the city secure federal grants for infrastructure and public safety. Councilmembers raised concerns about the firm’s experience, cost, and timing amid a federal shutdown. Mayor Neal McIntyre said the city may revisit the idea after exploring additional options. 10/16/2025 11:18 AM

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