NDOT has reached a milestone 50% completion of construction of the final leg of the I-580 Carson City Freeway. Excavation and grading for the future roadway is nearly complete, with almost one million cubic yards of earth excavated as part of standing construction plans to lower elevation of sections of the freeway to bring the road…… MORE
Commission Rejects Spanish Springs Project
The Washoe County Planning commission has rejected a proposed 610 home housing project in Spanish Springs. Dozens of neighbors opposed the Harris Ranch development, which would be built on the east side of Pyramid Highway, opposite of Pebble Creek. Opponents say they’re concerned about increased traffic and overcrowded schools. The planning commission’s denial was unanimous.…… MORE
Bryan Calls Out Heck’s “False” Attacks
Former Nevada Governor and Senator Richard Bryan is calling out congressman Joe Heck for his attacks on Catherine Cortez Masto’s integrity. Bryan says “These attacks from the Heck campaign cross a line I have never seen crossed before in all my years in public service. These attacks go far beyond a debate over the issues…… MORE
Money Approved For City Manager Investigation
More money is being spent on the sexual harassment investigation of Reno City Manager Andrew Clinger. The council unanimously approved 100 thousand dollars for the probe, in a brief special meeting Wednesday. $50,000 thousand will go to a Las Vegas Law Firm, another $50,000 will be spent on a separate investigator.… MORE
GoFundMe Page Set-up For Teacher in Coma
The teacher beaten into a coma after attempting to stop a man from tagging a Nevada State Historical Marker now has a Go Fund Me account to help pay for his medical bills. 68 year old Henry “Hank” Sosnowski is a teacher at Truckee Meadows Community College, and was hit by Juan Jose Rodriguez during…… MORE
Fallon Naval Air Station Wants to Expand
The Fallon Naval Air Station will increase public land used for training by about four times, to about 1,262 square miles under a proposal released this week. The Navy is asking for about an additional 605,000 acres, and to renew the use of nearly 203,000. Meetings to discuss the proposal, are set for October 3rd…… MORE
Fernley Teacher Gets Presidential Award
Fernley Intermediate School teacher Arvella Jergensen has been recognized nationally by the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for “her outstanding contribution to the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. Lyon County Superintendent Wayne Workman calls Mrs Jergensen an amazing example of the incredible staff in the Lyon County School District.…… MORE
Man Dies on Labor Day at Lake Tahoe
A 63 year old diver has died in a Labor Day incident at Lake Tahoe.The crew of Douglas County’s Marine 9 found the man on a diving boat, being given CPR. He was taken to the pier, where Tahoe-Douglas Fire Department paramedics continued to try to get a response, but he was pronounced dead. The…… MORE
Traffic Delays Through Downtown Carson
Downtown Carson City’s Corridor Improvement Project is going to be tying up the roadways again this week, as workers begin the paving portion of the project. Carson Street is closed from the south side of Robinson to 5th Street, today through Friday. And, Second Street, 4th Street, Musser, Proctor, and Telegraph will be closed too.…… MORE
NDOW Issues Coyote Advisory
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has issued a Coyote Advisory, due to increasing conflicts between people and coyotes. N-Dow has gotten multiple reports of Coyote attacks on pets, and are urging pet owners to take steps top avoid them. They’re urging residents to remove attractants like pet food, accessible garbage, or fruit from trees. Pets…… MORE
