A Nevada County man who pleaded guilty to killing another man over four years ago has now been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison. 45-year-old Aaron Sullivan was originally facing a murder trial, earlier this year. But, … Read more >
Nevada County has named a new Public Health Director. Kathy Cahill replaces Jill Blake, who left last year. She’ll be working alongside the county’s Health Officer, Doctor Sherilynn Cooke and oversee a team of 43 staff members. County Health and … Read more >
The company behind the Idaho Maryland Mine proposal is gearing up to fight for the project’s survival. The Board of Supervisors may hold a hearing in August, when a final decision would be made. And now Rise Gold Corporation is … Read more >
A Grass Valley man suffered some serious injuries from a solo car crash Sunday afternoon. CHP Officer Jason Bice says 32-year-old Ralph Jones was travelling on East Bennett Road, near Emerald Court, just outside the city limits… click to listen … Read more >
Summer vacation is just ahead for students here. And Nevada County Connects is now offering discounted Youth Bus passes, to help them get around more. Transit Services Program Manager, Robin Van Valkenburgh, indicates sales have been somewhat slow in past … Read more >
Three fatal DUI cases, involving accidents occurring over the last couple of years, are now being prosecuted by the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office. Two hearings recently wrapped up, with the defendants bound over for trial. That includes 29-year-old Ryan … Read more >
Substantial grant funding has been invested in what Nevada County says are three crticial wildfire and multi-hazard strategic plans. That includes an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. And for the first time, the county has also launched an … Read more >
Legislation that would significantly reduce the role of law enforcement K9’s has been withdrawn from Assembly consideration for the rest of the legislative year. It would have prohibited the dogs from participating in the arrest of suspects, crowd control, or … Read more >
All 12 of California’s Congressional Republicans supported the debt limit deal. And that included Nevada County’s representative, Kevin Kiley. He says with the vote, the government has made a two-point-1 trillion dollar down payment on a promise to reduce spending, … Read more >
Dozens of aircraft are flying in and on display for Aviation Appreciation Day and Open House at the Nevada County Airport on Saturday. It’s hosted by the Golden Empire Flying Association. And past president Tim O’Brien says there’s no cost … Read more >
