Nebraska SNAP Program to Ban Soda and Energy Drinks Starting 2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the signing of a waiver that amends the definition of food eligible for purchase under Nebraska's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This historic change will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will prohibit the use... Read More.

First Snow of the Season Hits Sierra After Cold Snap

The Sierra Nevada experienced its first snowfall of the season Thursday following this week's cold snap. According to the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, snow began to fall Thursday morning. Yet accumulation had to reach at least 0.5 centimeters by 5 p.m. for... Read More.

Early Cold Snap Sweeps Through Region

Northeastern California and Western Nevada are bracing for the first freeze warning of the season, as temperatures are expected to drop dramatically Thursday night into early Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, a series of cold fronts will sweep... Read More.

Snap A Pic & Improve Public Lands

You can now use your cell or tablet photos to help the Bureau of Land Management improve public lands.Three new “chronolog” stations have been rolled out within the Applegate field office lands, where you can snap a photo and upload it to the station,... Read More.

SVU Investigator Warns Parents on Dangers of TikTok and Snap Chat

TikTok and Snap Chat pose the most risk of exposing your children to sexual predators, according to one local SVU investigator. The two social media platforms most popular with school-aged children have privacy settings and a posting nature that allows predators to target your... Read More.

Winter Break Cold Snap Bursts Pipes at Local Schools

A cold snap around Winter break bursts two pipes at local schools, causing water damage. Just before students at Westwood Unified campus left for the two-week-long break for the holidays, the library flooded. The school's Business administrator said that extremely cold temperatures froze a joint... Read More.