Lear Theater confusion, NV Energy refunds and Reno’s vanishing data-center meeting

On today’s show, Kristen and Bob break down a packed local news week: The ongoing Lear Theater debate, a fresh round of NV Energy refunds and climate grades, the city of Reno scraps a much-anticipated data-centers meeting while Sparks presses ahead. There was also an ADU ordinance hiccup, and we do a rundown of our Nevada Press Association awards for the year. This episode was recorded Sept. 27, 2025. Lear Theater proposal sparks process questions Reno City Council discussed an unsolicited proposal to renovate the historic Lear Theater; the city previously estimated at least $17M in repairs and must coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office. Confusion over the agenda language—specifically a “potential sale” reference—prompted criticism from the Historical Resources Commission chair; historian Alicia Barber noted “sale” wasn’t in the proposal. A public “Lear Summit” is now being planned to broaden input. NV Energy’s refunds, billing errors and a climate grade After misbilling residential categories for years, NV Energy issued $5.4 million in initial refunds and now says about $32M more will be credited to overcharged customers, roughly $40 million total. In Sierra Club’s “Dirty Truth” report, NV Energy received a “B,” amid discussion of coal retirements and added natural gas power. City of Reno cancels Oct. 1 meeting; Sparks presses forward A long-anticipated Oct. 1 meeting on data centers was removed from Reno’s calendar; the city cited a need for a “regional approach.” Those partners already meet via the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency. In Sparks, council members discussed a pause/moratorium and directed staff to draft development standards; business voices urged a single regional rule set. ADU ordinance delayed by drafting error Reno’s accessory dwelling unit ordinance—recently amended to remove a short-term-rental ban—was postponed after an entire section was accidentally struck between readings; an attentive public commenter spotted the mistake. In our newsroom: awards roundup We discuss our seven Nevada Press Association honors this year, including Editorial of the Year, plus prior SPJ recognition and photo/story awards. This summary was generated with the assistance of AI and edited by us. Support the show

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