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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
Fernley Women’s Golf Club Results, Oct. 7
Fernley Women’s Golf Club Results, Oct. 7
10/12/2025 04:30 PM
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
IN LOVING MEMORY - William John Maybury
IN LOVING MEMORY - William John Maybury
10/11/2025 06:58 PM    1
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