That ground-breaking community-based population health study launched by Renown Health, the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and 23andMe, a personal genetics company, has doubled its initial enrollment size. They've announced that due to overwhelming public interest they have increased the pilot phase of the study to an additional 5,000, bringing total participants to 10,000. Lead DRI scientist on the study Dr. Joseph Grzymski, says public enrollment in the study had reached more than 5,000 less than 24 hours after the initial announcement. Governor Brian Sandoval announcing his participation. Nevada residents interested in participating can register online at partners.renown.org

Truckers are warning that a government plan to electronically limit the speed of tractor-trailers will lead to highway traffic jams and possibly an increase in deadly run-ins with cars. The government has proposed requiring electronic speed limiters on all trucks and buses over 26,000 pounds manufactured after the regulation goes into effect. Speeds could be limited to 60, 65 or 68 miles per hour when the rule is finalized.

The deal worked out between solar prividers, NV Energy and the state's consumer advocate was approved today by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission.

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It was a challenging week for a divided Reno City Council. They approved a termination settlement with City Manager Andrew Clinger, just a few months after giving him a raise and praising his leadership.

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The Nevada Department of Transportation has seen an increase in homeless encampments along Interstate 80.

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