Nevada
Nevada joins western coalition that aiming to strengthen regional power grid
Growing communities, and new, large-scale projects popping up left and right.
It’s a time of rapid growth here in the western United States, and experts say over the next decade, electricity demand is expected to jump more than 20% across the region.
In anticipation of the bump, Nevada and 10 other western states formed a group called the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition, aiming to bring more power to those who need it.
They want to establish a regional framework and prioritize high-impact transmission lines, while urging Congress and the Trump administration to move projects along faster.
This agreement comes after several solar plans have been delayed in Nevada, following the order last year that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum must personally review all projects.
Joe Lombardo detailed the Silver State’s continued economic success depends on reliable, affordable energy, saying in a statement… “As our state expands and attracts new businesses, we need the infrastructure to support that growth. This agreement shows that western states can work together to modernize our grid, protect ratepayers, and build the transmission network needed to power the next generation of economic opportunity.”
Olivia Tanager, Executive Director of the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter, says the region is growing rapidly, and new transmission is needed. But she noted that when the new power is going to data centers or natural gas plants, she’s not in favor.
“We were promised that the green link transmission projects were going to help decarbonize our grid and be the answer to renewable energy in Nevada. And instead, what we’re seeing is we’re seeing data centers and natural gas plants being hooked up directly to those projects,” said Tanager.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Federal authorities in Nevada have arrested a felon on a federal criminal complaint alleging he unlawfully possessed ammunition and privately manufactured firearms, including so-called “ghost guns” that lack serial numbers.
“Ghost guns are specifically designed to evade the law, making them the weapon of choice for individuals seeking to bypass background checks,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. “Our office will aggressively prosecute anyone who manufactures or distributes these untraceable weapons, ensuring they are held accountable for undermining public safety.”
“The rise of ghost gun manufacturing threatens our community, prompting the FBI and its partners to join forces in combating criminals who bring their unsafe practices into our neighborhoods,” said Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto for the FBI Las Vegas Field Office.
According to the complaint, Chang Tan possessed firearms on Aug. 4, including a privately manufactured 5.56x45mm semi-automatic rifle and eight privately manufactured 3-D printed AR-15 pattern lower receivers. The complaint also alleges Tan possessed more than 500 rounds of 5.56x45mm ammunition and .300 AAC Blackout ammunition.
Tan has multiple prior felony convictions, including fraud activity connected with computers in the Northern District of Illinois and sale of controlled substance in Clark County, Nevada. Because of those convictions, he is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or ammunition, authorities said.
Tan is charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and one count of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. If convicted, the statutory maximum penalty is 10 years confinement and three years supervised release.
Chattah and Delzotto made the announcement. The case was investigated by the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Cowhig is prosecuting the case.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Nevada has three players vying to be starting quarterback
Nevada has three players vying to be starting quarterback — Luke Donald, AJ Bianco and Carter Jones.
The highest-profile position on the Nevada football team is a three-way battle as the Wolf Pack prepares for its season opener on Sept. 5.
Sophomore Carter Jones, senior Luke Donald and fifth-year AJ Bianco are all vying to be the Pack’s starting quarterback this fall.
Coach Jeff Choate says he will not wait until the end of fall camp to announce who will be under center for the opener at Mackay Stadium against Western Kentucky (kickoff set for 7:30 p.m.)
Jones was thrown into the role midway through last season as the Wolf Pack struggled to score and was plagued by turnovers. He is the likely candidate to start as QB1.
Donald played for UCLA last season and was the Bruins starter in their game at Ohio State.
Bianco is a grad student in his fifth season with the Wolf Pack.
Jones played in 10 games last season at Nevada completing 110 of 171 passes.
Donald joined the Wolf Pack in the spring and said he feels comfortable now after spending the spring and summer working with the team, and hanging out on the river.
He said winning the starting QB role will come down to leadership, accuracy throwing the football and moving the offense.
“You’ve got to compete every day. That’s my mindset. I’m going to do everything I can,” Donald said. “This whole team is a bunch of competitors.”
Bianco said he was not tempted to leave Nevada to try to play for another school.
“I’ve weighed things out and every time I look at Nevada, I said this is a good spot for me,” Bianco said. “I think I have a good shot at this competition.”
Jones said improving his footwork was a priority during the offseason, along with learning how to take better care of the ball. He had eight interceptions last season, with six touchdowns.
Offensive coordinator Brett Bartolone said all the quarterbacks are much improved since the spring.
He said showing consistency will be a big key in determining the starter.
Naming the starter well before the opener will help the rest of the team adapt to whoever wins the job.
Throwing the deep pass — and completing it — will be a focus this season.
“I want the guy that we can all trust. That’s not going to turn the ball over,” Bartolone said. “We’re going to be able to run the ball. If we don’t turn the ball over, we’re going to be successful on offense.
“The guy that can overall operate. Makes good decisions, who is poised, who is resilient and ultimately moves his team downfield, that’s going to be the guy,” Bartolone said.
He said the Pack should have a good offensive line, anchored by Jack Foster and Zach Cochnauer, and that will lead to increased confidence for the backs.
“They have a lot of experience. They play well together. They communicate well together,” Bartolone said. “They’re coached by one of the best in the country, coach (Cam) Norcross. They work their tails off. They’re a nasty group and they’re a confident bunch.”
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – New data from AAA Nevada shows lower crude oil prices are driving down the cost of gas in Nevada.
They say the average cost of a gallon of gas in Nevada dropped three cents over the past week and is now $4.78.
Crude oil prices have dropped down into the $70 per barrel range as AAA Nevada says there is optimism that the Strait of Hormuz will resume normal operations.
“Nevadans are still paying about $1.03 more per gallon than they were at this point in 2025,” said Doug Johnson, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “But gas prices typically start going down this time of year, as demand decreases and people settle into their fall routines.”
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Reno is $5.10, while the average cost of a gallon of gas in Las Vegas is $4.78.
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