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Storey County is investing up to $4.1 million to significantly improve safety at the I-80 Patrick interchange, extending the merge ramp from a mere 473 feet to an impressive 2,210 feet!

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Storey County approves up to $4.1 million (plus 7% contingency) to help Tesla extend I‑80 Patrick interchange ramp
The Board approved a private‑infrastructure contract with Tesla to extend the I‑80 Patrick westbound on‑ramp — increasing merge length from about 473 feet to about 2,210 feet — with the county reimbursing costs not to exceed $4.1 million, paid over fiscal years 2027–28, and authorizing up to a 7% contingency to be used by mutual consent.
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April 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Story County is shaking up Nevada's tax abatement rules with a bold new proposal aimed at increasing transparency and accountability!

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Story County files broad 'omnibatement' BDR to tighten tax‑abatement rules and retain auditing flexibility
Story County submitted a broad draft bill on Sept. 1 to update state tax‑abatement law, raising thresholds for data‑center abatements, shortening abatement terms, and proposing auditing provisions the county may remove after LCB review.
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September 7, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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The Story County Commissioners are weighing the future of Divide Fitness's below-market lease, with potential changes that could impact membership fees and the gym's older patrons.

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Commissioners continue debate over below‑market lease for Divide Fitness, ask staff for alternatives
After more than an hour of debate about fairness, fiscal impact and precedent, the Story County commission voted unanimously to continue consideration of a below‑market lease for Divide Fitness to Sept. 15 and directed staff to discuss alternative subsidy models and financial information with the owner.
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September 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Storey County is shaking up tax abatement laws with a bold new draft that could redefine how projects are funded and audited!

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Storey County submits 'omnibatement' BDR to LCB aiming to tighten tax abatement rules
Commissioners authorized filing a broad draft BDR to revise Nevada abatement law, including tighter data‑center provisions and an auditing requirement. Board approved filing with flexibility to remove or refine the audit section after Legislative Council Bureau review.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Storey County is set to enhance emergency communications by transitioning to a $1.6M statewide P25 radio system, ensuring better coverage and connectivity across the region.

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County directs staff to pursue statewide P25 radio transition with L3Harris
Story County authorized staff to pursue replacing its aging Motorola system with the statewide P25 interoperability network through L3Harris (rough order of magnitude: $1.6M equipment cost). Board directed staff to continue coverage testing, confirm tower needs (Gold Hill planned) and refine recurring costs ($750 per radio/year).
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August 20, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Story County is on the brink of a major overhaul with new business and liquor licensing rules that could reshape the local economy and community events!

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Commissioners advance major rewrite of business, liquor and special‑events code (first reading)
At first reading of Bill 152 (Ord. 26‑340), staff presented a comprehensive rewrite of Story County business licensing, liquor licensing, and special‑events rules, including new beer & wine licenses, clearer appeals/inspection procedures, and a debated option for owner‑imposed vacation‑rental renter age restrictions.
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August 20, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Story County Fire District is celebrating a remarkable FY26 with revenues soaring to $45.9 million and a strategic $77 million plan for capital projects over the next five years!

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Story County Fire District posts strong FY26 results; $77M five‑year capital needs noted
Controller reported FY26 general fund revenues of about $45.9M and expenses of about $26M for the Story County Fire District, with an ending fund balance of roughly $37.9M and $4.1M invested in capital. Staff said five‑year capital needs total about $77M and FY27 includes $22M in planned capital spending.
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August 20, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Nevada is on the verge of a major shift in its tax-abatement laws, aiming to streamline regulations while enhancing investment incentives for the future!

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County staff authorized to finalize and submit 'omni‑abatement' BDR to modernize tax‑abatement statutes
Storey County directed staff and lobbyists to finalize a bill draft to modernize Nevada's abatement statutes (covering NRS 360–361 and related provisions). The draft bundles changes to auditing, clawbacks, thresholds for data centers and removes or clarifies special treatment for projects on federal land; staff will coordinate with the governor’s office and Taxation.
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August 20, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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The Story County Board has postponed a critical vote on NV Energy's transmission project amid rising concerns from residents over incomplete property authorizations and potential cultural site impacts.

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Story County delays vote on NV Energy transmission segment after landowner and cultural‑site concerns
The Story County Board of County Commissioners continued consideration of NV Energy’s Mira Loma (Walker River) transmission segment to Aug. 4 after landowners, county staff and public commenters raised gaps in easements, potential impacts to a petroglyph site and concerns about notice and environmental protections.
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July 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Story County has just greenlit two temporary natural-gas power plants to energize major data centers, but with strict time limits and oversight to ensure community safety and environmental protection.

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Story County approves two temporary natural‑gas power plants for data‑center campuses, sets multi‑year expirations
The board unanimously approved two special use permits allowing temporary natural‑gas generator facilities to supply data centers in the Tahoe‑Reno Industrial area, adding sunset conditions (July 2031 and July 2032) and annual reporting requirements to limit long‑term impacts.
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July 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Storey County's planning commission has approved controversial permits for natural-gas power plants to support data centers, despite fierce opposition over environmental concerns.

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Planning commission approves two on-site natural-gas generator permits for data-center sites, despite Sierra Club objections
The commission approved two special-use permits for compressed-natural-gas-fueled generation facilities to serve data-center campuses in Storey County, subject to conditions including state air-permit evidence before construction and an annual status update for one project.
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July 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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The Storey County Planning Commission has given the green light to NV Energy's ambitious Greenlink project, but not without a heated debate over landowner rights and environmental protections.

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Storey County Planning Commission OKs NV EnergyGreenlink land-use approvals after debate over landowner consent
The commission approved special-use permits allowing NV Energyto place three 345 kV transmission corridors through a short stretch of Storey County and related height and equipment changes, while adding conditions that prohibit construction until property-owner authorizations or recorded easements are provided and other permits are in place.
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July 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Storey County commissioners have made significant moves regarding water rights and infrastructure, paving the way for crucial changes to the Truckee River agreements.

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Commissioners acknowledge Truckee River change applications and approve Tri GID easement
Storey County commissioners acknowledged several change applications affecting Truckee River decreed rights, instructed staff to prepare a support letter for one application, and approved a grant of easement to Tri GID for construction of two water tanks on county land.
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July 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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County Manager Austin Osborne just unveiled a game-changing fiscal year-end report detailing major achievements and a $41 million capital plan aimed at transforming our community!

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County manager briefs commissioners on year‑end accomplishments and FY27 capital plan
County Manager Austin Osborne presented a concise year‑end report covering strategic priorities, staffing growth in public safety and public works, IT modernization, permitting and business license trends, public records demands, and a FY27 capital snapshot with roughly $41 million in projects including the Justice Center and regional transportation work.
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July 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Story County just approved a game-changing contract for its firefighters, boosting wages and funding for crucial resources while investing millions in new fire engines and training centers!

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Fire district contract approved; board also greenlights engines, training centers and updated billing rates
Storey County approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters Association (Local 4227), accepted the related budget impacts, and authorized capital allocations for two Type 1 fire engines ($2.6M) and two training centers; declared cost fees and a resolution for Cal OES portal‑to‑portal pay were also approved.
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July 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Story County is stepping up for the community, approving nearly $1 million in grants to local nonprofits and realigning the budget for vital services!

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Story County approves a package of grants to local nonprofits and routine budget transfers
The board unanimously approved multiple grant resolutions under NRS 244.1505 (Community Chest $730,997; Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation up to $130,000; St. Mary's Art Center $109,000; UNR Extension $55,000; Veterans of Foreign Wars $12,000; and other nonprofit awards) and authorized budget transfers totaling $679,400 within the FY25–26 county budget.
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June 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Story County has taken a significant step in flood risk management by adopting the Gold Canyon Area Drainage Master Plan, which prioritizes crucial projects to protect homes and improve infrastructure.

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Story County adopts Gold Canyon Area Drainage Master Plan to target flood risks
The board unanimously adopted the Gold Canyon Area Drainage Master Plan after a presentation from consultant J. Fuller and Carson Water Subconservancy District partners; Story County priorities include two project areas (south of the railroad crossing and Devil's Gate) with estimated construction and 20‑year operations costs and potential FEMA and NDOT funding sources.
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June 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Story County is stepping up to voice its concerns about NV Energy's 2026 resource plan, prioritizing ratepayer protection and local input over costly legal battles.

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Story County will file comments, attend NV Energy consumer sessions on 2026 IRP
After hearing from outside counsel and advisers, the board directed staff to attend consumer sessions and submit written comments on NV Energy's 2026 integrated resource plan rather than formally intervening; the decision reflects concern for ratepayer protection, flexibility for large users and the allocation of capital risk.
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June 19, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Storey County is investing over $1.3 million in crucial fire and EMS equipment while addressing rising costs and equipment delays.

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Storey County adopts 2026–27 final budgets and approves fire district capital purchases
The Storey County Board of County Commissioners approved the county’s 2026–27 final budgets and the Story County Fire Protection District’s CIP, and authorized $800,000 for wildland equipment and $495,000 for EMS equipment. Staff described rising apparatus costs and equipment delays that drove the requests.
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May 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Storey County is taking a proactive stance to protect electric customers and tackle regional transportation bottlenecks—find out what bold steps they're planning!

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Commission directs staff to study electric utility alternatives and pursue federal highway funding for regional bottlenecks
The board directed staff and its government affairs team to monitor NV Energy's upcoming Integrated Resource Plan, evaluate public and private electric utility and governance options, and to respond to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation's notice to pursue federal help for critical regional highway projects (including the Northeast Connector).
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May 7, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Storey County is bracing for a stormy weather period with up to 16 inches of snow, while celebrating a new mobile emergency operations center that came in significantly under budget!

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Emergency manager warns of multi-storm snow, highlights new mobile EOC under budget
Director of emergency management Adam Wilson warned of multiple storms with up to 8–16 inches in higher elevations, noted FEMA training and grants are on hold due to federal funding disputes, and said a mobile EOC purchased by the county came in under budget by about $5,000 and $200,000 less than comparable builds.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Storey County is gearing up for a crucial funding battle as confusion over a $10 million water siphon project award forces them to seek federal support in smaller increments.

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Storey County adds Silver City water siphon for federal funding requests after $10M award confusion
County staff will add the Silver City water siphon replacement to its FY2027 community project funding submittals after county officials learned a previously cited $10 million award from the 2024 Water Resource Development Act may require competitive requests and agency processing.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Storey County's recent board meeting saw unanimous approvals on critical infrastructure, public safety improvements, and a significant cannabis fee rollback—what’s next for the community?

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Storey County commissioners approve roads, reconveyance, fire capital plan, cannabis fee change and marketing contract
At the Feb. 3 meeting the board adopted several road-identification resolutions and a reconveyance, directed adoption of the SCFPD 2026–31 capital and staffing plan, approved a first reading to reduce the cannabis gross-revenue fee to 0%, and authorized a $100,000 marketing contract with Sam Shadd Productions.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Storey County has hit pause on plans for Piper’s Opera House, focusing instead on a homegrown approach to restore and manage the historic venue!

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Storey County pauses RFQ for Piper's Opera House, directs staff to budget and return management options
After a multi-hour discussion about restoration, operations and fundraising, the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to pause the outside RFQ process and direct staff to budget increased internal support for Piper’s Opera House and return policy options on management and restoration.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Storey County is pushing for $9 million in federal funding to revitalize key infrastructure projects, including a vital water main replacement and a new public-safety complex.

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Storey County seeks federal funding for Silver City water main, public-safety complex, Divide water line and 8th Street stabilization
County staff asked the board to submit four federal community project funding requests: $3 million (of $12 million) for Silver City water main replacement; $3 million (of $55 million) for a public-safety complex; $1 million (of $2 million) for the Divide water mainline; and $2 million (of $4 million) for 8th Street road and slope stabilization. The board approved proceeding with submissions.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM