The downtown Reno arch might be getting it’s first upgrade since 1987. New proposals, the Reno City Council will consider in September, include LED lights that can change colors, so you don’t have to change the bulbs everytime there’s a special event, and also replacing the gold skin of the arch with a more modern-looking…… MORE
New Event in Downtown This Weekend
A brand new reason to party downtown is coming to the biggest little city this weekend. The Pacifica Festival, the latest in the long line of summer events, will bring music, dance, lots of vendors, and great food like Hawaiian shaved ice and Lumpia to the Sands Regency. The event is free, and goes from…… MORE
Judge Denies James Biela New Trial
A Washoe District judge says James Biela is not entitled to new trial. Defense attorneys had argued there should have been a change of venue in the original trial in 2010, plus more DNA evidence, but the judge said those issues were not strong enough to prove “ineffective counsel.” Biela was convicted and sentenced to death…… MORE
Governor, Mayor Support WC Question 1
Governor Brian Sandoval, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, and Sparks Mayor Geno Martini have all announced their support for Washoe County Question 1, the ballot measure to fund construction and repair of local schools. The measure will be on the November 2016 ballot. Sandoval says in Washoe County, we all know tour schools are overcrowded, outdated…… MORE
Thousands of Acres Burn Near Winnemucca
The Bureau of Land Management in Winnemucca, says all but one fire caused by lightning this week have been contained. The BLM was fighting 11 fires in the Winnemucca/Orevada area; all were caused by lightning August 16th and 17th. The largest fire is the Monroe Fire, estimated as of Thursday at 11,240 acres and 70%…… MORE
“Imposters” File Unemployment Claims
The Director of the Department of Employment and Training says several “imposter” claims have been filed through the state’s unemployment agency, using personal identifiable information of Nevada employees. There has not been a breach detected within the program or within any other state system. But Don Soderberg says claims are being filed for unemployment benefits…… MORE
Clinton Leads in New Nevada Poll
Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump by two percentage points in Nevada, a “statistical dead heat,” according to a new poll. The Suffolk University poll shows 44% of likely Nevada voters said they support Clinton, the Democratic nominee for President of the U.S., and 42% said they support Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, while the…… MORE
Reno Company Makes National List
A Reno website builder has made “Inc. Magazine’s” list of America’s fastest-growing companies for 2016. ABUV (above) Media ranked #178 nationally for three-year revenue growth, #11 in the advertising and marketing category and #2 in the state of Nevada. There are 5,000 businesses on the list; Abuv is the only northern Nevada company to make…… MORE
The 485th Headed to The Middle East
The Nevada Army Guard’s 485th Military Police Company is being deployed to the Middle East. A deployment ceremony was held in Stead Thursday morning. More than 120 soldiers will be serving in and around Kuwait. The unit will train in Texas for a month before heading overseas. The 485th Military Police Company served in Afghanistan…… MORE
Two Crashes Near Nellis Air Force Base
A couple of aircraft malfunctioned yesterday, both connected to Nellis Air Force Base. Around 10pm last night a helicopter on a training missing went down, injuring the four crew members. Earlier that morning a veteran pilot was forced to eject from a plane after a routine military excercise. He also suffered minor injuries. No word…… MORE
