Nevada
LETTER: There’s more to improving Nevada schools than money
I agree with Chas Catania’s Thursday letter about having a lottery to help fund education in our state. I also agree that the gaming industry can definitely withstand an increase in the gaming tax rate.
However, governors from both parties have boosted educational spending over the past decade, yet we are still at the bottom of the education ladder nationally. I think we need systemic changes in how our school system functions. Nevada is seen as a transient state. Therefore, no one really makes an effort to improve the school system because they are not here long enough to care. This is the wrong approach.
We need to change how parents interact with the schools that their children attend, and how our children act when they are in the classroom. Neither of these issues can be solved by throwing money at the school system.
Nevada
Southern Nevada may see rare northern lights show again on Saturday night
(KTNV) — If you weren’t expecting to see the northern lights in Southern Nevada this weekend, you’re not alone. It’s a rare occurrence that some residents were lucky enough to see for themselves late Friday night.
Luckily those who missed that brief window could have another chance to glimpse the aurora borealis on Saturday night.
Aurora borealis and high pressure in Las Vegas, oh my!
How can I see the northern lights in Southern Nevada?
Strong solar radiation storms are in progress and expected to continue through Monday.
The aurora borealis is very active, and while NOAA is not forecasting it to be visible from the naked eye in southern Nevada…try your luck! Some viewers were able to snapshot the show last night, and Saturday evening is expected to be a strong forecast once again.
Sunday night into Monday, the storms are expected to become weaker and less visible.
Light pollution is a factor in your ability to see the northern lights. Here’s a map for where to find a darker sky in Nevada.
Long exposure on your iPhone may be able to capture the colors!
Nevada
Trooper Garcia terminated from Nevada State Police
In January 2024, Nevada State Trooper Chris Garcia’s K9 partner, Nala, was taken away from him due to a minor nipping incident. After numerous attempts to gain info on Nala and her well-being, he took to social media to bring attention to the situation. The “Bring K9 Nala Home” Facebook page has around 6,300 followers […]
Nevada
'Doomsday plane': US aerospace firm Sierra Nevada buys 5 Korean Air jets – Times of India
The E-4B, often referred to as the “Doomsday plane,” is renowned for its unique capability to withstand a nuclear war and serve as a mobile command and control center during crisis situations.
According to Reuters citing a source with knowledge of the transaction, the aircraft being acquired by Sierra Nevada are four Boeing 747-8s, which are powered by four engines.
These planes will be purchased from Korean Air, marking a significant step in the modernisation of the US Air Force’s fleet. The current E-4 fleet, which has been in service since the 1970s, are modified Boeing 747-200s.
The Korean Air filing said, the sale, valued at 918 billion Korean won ($674 million), aligns with the airline’s medium to long-term strategy to dispose of older aircraft and replace them with newer generation models.
As per a Defense News report, the E-4B aircraft, which currently serves as the National Airborne Operations Center, is designed to enable the President and other national leaders to manage military operations during a nuclear war or other catastrophic scenarios when ground command centers might be incapacitated.
Under the terms of the new contract, Sierra Nevada will be responsible for the delivery of both engineering and manufacturing development aircraft and production aircraft, along with associated ground systems and interim contract support before the deadline of July 10, 2036. The initial funding release for the project includes $59 million dedicated to research, development, test, and evaluation to kickstart the SAOC development.
An Air Force spokesperson said, “The development of this critical national security weapon system ensures the department’s nuclear command, control, and communications capability is operationally relevant and secure for decades to come.”
Korean Air will complete the delivery of the planes by September 2025, the filing added.
(With inputs from agencies)
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