Harry Reid pronounced the Yucca Mountain Nuclear waste dump dead more than once. But word is, with Reid’s departure, and Trumps arrival, Yucca Mountain may not be dead after all. People familiar with Trump’s transition say the issue is actively being discussed by advisers, as a wave of nuclear power plant retirements intensify pressure to…… MORE
Chamber of Commerce Names New CEO
The Chamber of Commerce, Reno-Sparks-Northern Nevada, has named Ann Silver as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Len Stevens, who retired after 14 years of service. Silver brings 10 years of national and regional management experience and seven years in human resources. Her official start is December 7th. Silver says she plans to revitalize The…… MORE
Ski Season is Almost Here
Counting on some cold nights to assist snowmaking operations, Mt. Rose, Heavenly and Kirkwood ski areas plan to open Friday. That will depend on whether temperatures plunge into the 20’s as expected. Alpine Meadows expects to open November 23rd as the weather allows.… MORE
Hit & Run Suspect Surrenders to Reno Police
The driver involved in a hit and run crash Saturday that left a person in critical condition has turned himself in to police. 26-year-old Brian Pippen of California surrendered himself to police yesterday Afternoon. Investigators with the Reno Police Department say it is believed alcohol and marijuana were factors in the crash. Pippen has been…… MORE
Native American Honor Flight Returns Home
The nations first Honor Flight for Native Americans returned home to Reno Sunday. Honor Flight is a national nonprofit that send Veterans to Washington D.C. to see their war memorials. The vets were welcomed home with traditional Native American music, cheering loved ones, and a few words from Governor Brian Sandoval. Honor Flight says while…… MORE
Reno Rodeo’s Denim Drive is Now Underway
The Reno Rodeo Foundation is kicking-off their annual denim drive today. The drive collections new clothes for kids entering the foster care system. Often when children are taken out of a home they leave with just the clothes on their back. Clara Andriola, Executive Director of the Reno Rodeo Foundation says all donations will stay…… MORE
Taxable Room Revenues on The Rise
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority says “Taxable Room Revenues” for Washoe County have increased, on a year-over-year basis, every month, from July 2014 through September 2016. RSCVA Interim Managing Director Jennifer Cunningham says, after the double-digit increases reported by Reno Tahoe lodging properties, it’s encouraging to see that we’re still experiencing growth across all…… MORE
New Sparks City Council Members Take The Oath
Two new members of the Sparks City Council will take their Oath of Office today, along with a returning member of the City Council and the Sparks City Attorney. The meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparks Council Chambers. Ward 1 Councilman Donald Abbott has been elected to his first term succeeding…… MORE
Two Arrested After Juice Bar Robbery
Two men are in custody in connection to an armed robbery at a Keva Juice store on South Carson Street. A suspect allegedly robbed the store at gun point late Saturday, and was captured within minutes. According to Carson City Sheriff’s Office Dispatch, a witness to the robbery followed the suspect, who was on a…… MORE
How Did Question 1 Pass in Nevada?
How did Question One, the controversial background check initiative pass in gun friendly Nevada? It was Las Vegas, and only Las Vegas. Of the states 2.8 million people, more than two million people live in Las Vegas. The Background check initiative lost in 16 of the states counties, but a decisive win in Sin City…… MORE
