On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah is taking a look into some leadership changes in Reno, including some top law enforcement and education roles, before exploring some water negotiations.

Then, contributor Richard Bednarski joins the show. He is finalizing a documentary film looking at Reno’s biking infrastructure and its Biggest Little Bike Network project.

Note: At about 15:50 Noah's microphone cuts out and the audio sounds a little off, different from the rest of the show.

Story links:

https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-05-12/solferino-to-replace-nance-as-investigation-into-rpd-continues

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/washoe-county-school-board-selects-its-fourth-superintendent-in-6-years

https://thisisreno.com/2026/05/reno-city-council-data-center-moratorium-2/

https://thebarberbrief.substack.com/p/reno-city-council-will-consider-a

https://apnews.com/article/colorado-river-lake-mead-lake-powell-d94d5a36398d2a34be7e2c4d10ef1bf6

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On this this episode of Ally Audio, we're focusing on spring travel and adventure as we all start spending a bit more time outdoors. Noah has a conversation with our Tahoe correspondent and contributor Kayla Anderson, who just published a new guide book to California’s state parks.

Book link: https://www.moontravelguides.com/titles/jenna-blough/moon-best-of-california-state-parks/9798886471656/

Author website: https://kaylaanderson.org/

This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.

And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.

Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.

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On this episode of Ally Audio, Multimedia Director Alex Couraud chats with the Ally's reporter and Managing Editor Hannah Truby about the first story in her ongoing series, Who Controls the West?

The series examines the people, companies and organizations that make decisions over how land and resources are used across the American West. Have ideas for the series? Email editor@sierranevadaally.org.

This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.

And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.

Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.

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