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South Tahoe Now Published September 17

Pet Network Lake Tahoe at Incline Village uncovers more than $2.5M missing due to fraudulent bookkeeping

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Pet Network Humane Society in Incline Village has fired an employee after an audit found more than $2.5 million missing due to fraudulent bookkeeping. The […]

The Nevada Independent Published September 15

Washoe County is outgrowing its infrastructure — a key issue for commission candidates

In District 2, Democrat Marie Rodriguez faces Republican Jon Killoran. In District 3, Democratic incumbent Mariluz Garcia faces Republican Troy Regas. And in District 5, Republican Rob Pierce faces Democrat Brian Wadsworth.

The Nevada Independent Published September 14

Nevada's first wastewater-to-drinking-water plant breaks ground in Reno

The groundbreaking capped more than 15 years of research, testing and planning, and once complete, officials say the facility will reduce the region's reliance on the Truckee River and provide a locally controlled water source for residents.

The Nevada Independent Published September 06

We're not Vegas and that's OK: Northern Nevada leaders tout right-sized development

Washoe County casinos are hitting their best numbers since tribal gaming decimated the market nearly two decades ago. The recovery is helping in other ways.

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