Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 5.1 percent in December, down “Point-one” from November. That’s the lowest it has been in nine years, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Nevada added a seasonally-adjusted 3,400 jobs relative to November. For the state it’s the 72nd month of job growth. Governor Brian…… MORE
Arizona Murder Suspect May be in Reno
Police in Arizona are asking for your help finding a suspect involved in the murder of a high school teacher last Sunday in Tempe. Police say the man may be headed toward Reno. 27-year-old Caleb Bartels is white, 5’10” with brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen driving a silver 2007 Pontiac Grand…… MORE
Delays Possible on Interstate 80 This Week
The flooding and snowstorms that battered northern Nevada last week have taken a toll on Interstate 80 in the Reno area. The Nevada Department of Transportation says I-80 travelers should expect delays this week on the west side of town as crews work to repair potholes from the Keystone exit on the edge of downtown…… MORE
Adam Laxalt Considering a Run For Governor
One of the leading Nevada Republicans considering running for governor next year is showing off a sizeable campaign war chest nearly two years before the 2018 election. Attorney General Adam Laxalt filed an annual campaign contribution report Monday that shows he raised nearly $1.2 million in 2016 — all but about $100,000 of that during…… MORE
Reno Man Arrested For Involuntary Manslaughter
A Reno man was arrested for involuntary manslaughter on Saturday, after accidentally shooting an acquaintance, at a hotel on the 1000 block of East Sixth Street. Twenty three year old Deandre Richie was also booked on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and buying or receiving stolen property. Police described Richie as…… MORE
Police Investigate Pedestrian vs Vehicle Crash
Reno PD are investigating an incident that sent a pedestrian to the hospital yesterday. According to police, a woman was struck by a car around 6:15 p.m. Sunday while walking along Silver Lake Road approaching Stead Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Police do not believe…… MORE
MLK Day Closures
The City of Reno administrative offices at Reno City Hall including the Community Development department, City Attorney’s Office and the Reno Municipal Court are closed . So is Sparks City Hall including the City Attorney’s Office and the Sparks Municipal Court. Additionally, All City of Reno recreation facilities will be closed, except for Northwest Pool.…… MORE
More Flooding Possible For Next Week
Just when we thought we were out of the woods when it comes to weather activity, the National Weather Center says another atmospheric river is on the way next week. Which isn’t good news considering all the snow that’s fallen in the last couple of days. Expect most of that to wash away and into…… MORE
Nevada’s Drought Conditions Improve
The US Drought monitor now says Nevada is 63% drought free, at this time last year 99% of the state was under drought conditions. We all know what’s been happening. The first ten days of January make this the 12th wettest month for Washoe County since 1893. The rain total for the new year is…… MORE
Is The Losing Streak Over For Nevada Casinos?
The losing streak is over for Nevada’s top casinos. The states “Gaming abstract” shows the 273 gaming venues that grossed a million dollars or more in revenue last year, turned a profit of 979 million dollars, compared with 2015’s loss of 662 million, according to the Gaming Control Board. Actual gaming revenue remains below peak…… MORE
