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Kenny Bayless Announces Retirement as Referee in Nevada

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2 years ago

January 1, 2024

Kenny Bayless Announces Retirement as Referee in Nevada

After more than three decades refereeing fights in the professional ranks, Kenny Bayless has decided to call it quits.

Bayless, 73, wrote in a Facebook post that he has retired as a referee in Nevada, where he resides and has long been registered to officiate pro fights.

Bayless, who was born in Berkeley, Calif., has officiated some of the most notable bouts in the past couple of decades, from the 2004 heavyweight bout between Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. to Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao in 2015 to the first bout between Gennadiy Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez in 2017 to the heavyweight title rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury in 2020.

Bayless noted in his post that he would still be refereeing exhibition matches and that he may look to take up a post with one of boxing’s four sanctioning bodies (IBF, WBO, WBC, WBA).

“I’m happy to announce that I am retiring as a referee from the state of Nevada,” Bayless wrote. “After more than 4 decades in the ring—32 as a professional referee and another decade in the amateur, I’m satisfied with my contribution to the sport of boxing and grateful for my accomplishments.

“Over the years I maintained good health so I plan to stay involved in the sport—maybe as a supervisor with one of the 4 major boxing organizations or even as a judge. You might even see me in the ring for an international exhibition or celebrity match. I’m open to whatever comes my direction. I have a couple of opportunities in the works at the moment.

“I want to thank God for watching over me and the fighters for these many years. I want to also thank my wife, my family and friends for their continued support , and all my boxing fans. Hope you enjoy the pictures of some of my memorable bouts! See you at the fights!”

Sean Nam is the author of Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing.

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Nevada National Guard opening state’s first Army firing range

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December 4, 2025

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Nevada National Guard opening state’s first Army firing range

HAWTHORNE, Nev. (KOLO) – The Nevada National Guard says it will be opening the first Army qualified firing range in the state of Nevada.

The Guard will be opening the range on Friday in Hawthorne.

The new range will allow soldiers to meet military marksmanship standards without having to leave the state.

The Guard has sent more than 1,000 soldiers out of state to meet marksmanship standards since 2019, incurring substantial costs for travel, meals and lodging.

The $20 million depot will include 16 lanes for rifle training, 15 for pistol training four lanes for machine guns and seven buildings.

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New affordable housing community opens in Sun Valley

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17 hours ago

December 3, 2025

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New affordable housing community opens in Sun Valley

SUN VALLEY, Nev. (KOLO) – Ulysses Development Group and state and local leaders celebrated the grand opening Tuesday of The Ridge at Sun Valley, a 195-unit affordable housing community and the first project in Nevada to close financing using funds from the Home Means Nevada Initiative.

The community serves individuals and families earning 50-60% of area median income. Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine said rent for the units stays below 30 percent of a renter’s income.

“These are apartments that people can pay for and they can still have money left over for groceries and medicine and all the other things they need in their life,” Conine said.

Historic funding milestone

The project marks a milestone as Nevada’s first to use Home Means Nevada Initiative funding. During the pandemic, Nevada allocated $500 million from COVID funds to create the initiative, the most allocated by any state in the union for affordable housing, Conine said.

“That initiative put $500,000,000 into affordable housing,” Conine said.

Washoe County Board of County Commissioners District 3 member Mariluz Garcia said 49 percent of people in Reno are cost burdened by housing costs.

Community amenities and design

The units include washers and dryers, according to apartment manager Hailee Penberthy. Community amenities include a toddler playground, gazebo and grill, picnic tables, pet stations, a heated pool and a 24/7 gym, Penberthy said.

The development was designed with green elements including a solar energy system and Energy Star building standards.

Penberthy said the units are over 50 percent occupied.

Nevada Infrastructure Coordinator Chris Reilly, Nevada Housing Division Administrator Steve Aichroth and Ridge at Sun Valley resident Jaidyn Avalos also spoke at the event.

She says she enjoys the mountain views and the people she now calls her neighbors.

The Ridge at Sun Valley is located at 5100 W 1st Ave in Sun Valley.

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Nevada rewrites lung disease rules for cops, firefighters – insurers face penalties

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December 3, 2025

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Nevada rewrites lung disease rules for cops, firefighters – insurers face penalties

On December 1, 2025, during Nevada’s 36th Special Session, the Legislature enacted Senate Bill No. 7, sponsored by Senator Nicole Cannizzaro. The act amends NRS 617.455, which governs when diseases of the lungs are treated as occupational diseases resulting in compensation for temporary or permanent disability or death for certain firefighters, arson investigators, police officers and volunteer firefighters. The act becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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