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KVMR's Weekday Newscasts, Features, Regional and Local Updates.
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This Weekend Brings Fireworks and Free Shuttle Busses To Nevada County
1w ago00:05:07Tap to summarizeFireworks, even those labeled "Safe and Sane," are not allowed in Nevada County but there will be a free Fireworks Show at 9:30 p.m. on the 4th of July in Grass Valley.Nevada County Connects is offering free fares on all routes July 2nd and 4th in conjunction with the High Sierra Music Festival and in celebration of the 4th of July holiday. There is no service July 3rd though it will be the first day of Nevada County's River Shuttle. The shuttle will run every weekend until September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Truckee PD Shares How They Use Technology Including Flock ALPRs
1w ago00:06:02Tap to summarizeThe Truckee Police Department held what they called a community conversation on police technology and equipment on Monday. The discussion included how they use the 2 dozen Flock Cameras deployed in town.
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Nevada County Is Preparing For Wildfire
2w ago00:04:30Tap to summarizeThe You Bet Firewise Community held its annual gathering at the Chicago Park Fire Station #57 on Saturday. The event featured an expert panel and gave residents an opportunity to network while getting up to speed about this year's wildfire season. Learn more about Firewise Communities at ReadyForWildfire.org.Members of the Nevada County Amateur Radio Club (NCARC) set up antennas and transceivers at the Nevada County Airport that afternoon for the American Radio Relay League Field Day. The annual event has been happening for almost a century and takes place all over the United States. It serves as ham radio's open house.
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A Tale Of Two Cities?
2w ago00:04:57Tap to summarizeOutgoing vice-mayor Lue Ceci bid his colleagues farewell at Wednesday's City Council meeting in Nevada City. Ceci's parting remarks and the general tone of the meeting was markedly different from Grass Valley's meeting a day earlier where several members of the public attended to criticize the city for its continued use of Flock Safety LPR cameras and for allowing current Chief of Police Alex Gammelgard to serve as interim city manager.
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Eight Local Playwrights And 35 Actors Produce 15 New Plays
2w ago00:07:39Tap to summarizeKVMR arts reporters Joyce Miller and Cy Musiker spoke to Kimberly Clouse, founder of the Nevada County Playwrights Collective and actor and director Sky Seals about the festival of new plays the collective is presenting Thursday June 25th through Sunday June 28th at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City.
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New Bill May Legalize Cannabis Drive-thrus / Elections Office Prepares for November
3w ago00:04:59Tap to summarizeLearn about AB 2697 on CalMatters' Digital Democracy website. Nevada County Elections will post unofficial results again on Thursday, June 25, by 10:00 a.m.
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Grass Valley Celebrates Juneteenth At Condon Park / Tree Work Will Close Several Roads This Week
3w ago00:03:41Tap to summarizeMinnie Street between Butler Street and Brighton Street and Butler Street between Brighton Street and Minnie Street, will be closed to through traffic for tree work on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2026. The closure will take place between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Access to businesses/residences will be maintained, however through traffic will be required to use an alternate route. Condon Park access will only be available via eastbound travel on Butler Street. Idaho Maryland Road, between Centreville Road and Brunswick Road will be closed to through traffic for tree work on June 24th, 25th and 26th, 2026. The closure will also take place between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Access to businesses/residences will be maintained, however through traffic will be required to use an alternate route. Please observe all construction signs and the instructions of onsite personnel. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
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Locals Will Celebrate Juneteenth This Saturday / Nevada County Connects Free This Weekend
3w ago00:03:23Tap to summarizeThis year the community will celebrate Juneteenth at Condon Park this Saturday June 20th from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Learn more online on Color Me Human's website.Nevada County Connects is offering free rides this week in support of The Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival. All busses on all routes will be free today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Route 3, "The Grass Valley Loop" offers direct service to Brighton Street at Gate 8of the fairgrounds. Bus route maps and schedules are available online at nevadacountyconnects.com.
Transcribe →It's Budget Season In Sacramento And Nevada County
3w ago00:03:06Tap to summarizeLearn more about Nevada County’s budget process and read the adopted 2026-27 budget at NevadaCountyCA.gov/Budget.
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Lavender Glow: Queer Art & Our Shared History Is At The Rood Center
4w ago00:04:44Tap to summarizeLavender Glow: Queer Art & Our Shared History is currently on display at the the Eric Rood Administrative center in Nevada City and will run through August 28th.Meet and visit with adoptable dogs at the Rood Center on Wednesday, June 17th at Tails with Nevada County.
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