The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the sale of the Nugget Casino Resort to Colorado-based Century Casinos for $195 million. The deal was first announced in early 2022. Century Casinos executives said they expect to close the deal with Nugget owners Marnell Gaming by mid-year. Century Casinos could spend another $105 million acquiring the rest of…… MORE
Governor Lombardo Testified in Support of Assembly Bill 330
Governor Joe Lombardo is supporting a plan to deal with school violence, that has the support of school superintendents.… MORE
NDOT Closing State Route 208 For Repaving
The Nevada Department of Transportation will be closing State Route 208 in Wilson Canyon on Monday for roadway repaving. It will be the last phase of repairs from a rockslide on January 10th. It will be closed from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. between Hudson Aurora Road and State Route 339 through the Wilson Canyon.…… MORE
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on Sun Valley Boulevard
Nevada State Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. It happened about 8:30 last night on Sun Valley Boulevard near 7th Street. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Troopers are still working to determine who was at fault and if impairment was a factor.… MORE
President Biden Establishes New National Monument in Nevada
President Biden is establishing a new national monument in Nevada. In Southern Nevada it’s Avi Kwa Ame — or Spirit Mountain – National Monument– Governor Joe Lombardo opposes the designation of about half a million acres as “protected,” he says, “It’s going to cost our state jobs and economic opportunity – all while making land…… MORE
Tougher Penalties For Fentanyl Under Consideration at The Legislature
Tougher penalties for possession and use of Fentanyl, as overdose deaths continue to climb, are under consideration. Mark Jackson president of the Nevada District Attorney’s Association, and the Douglas County D-A, supports tougher penalties saying no other illicit drug has the same type of effect on our communities. Since 2020, drug overdoses are now linked…… MORE
Pets Rescued in Sun Valley Fire
Several pets were rescued after a home caught fire in Sun Valley. Truckee Meadows Fire says it happened at a double wide on Jan Mor Court on Sunday. Firefighters rescued a cat, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 1 bird. The person who lives there was not injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
Crews Knock Out Brush Fire in Spanish Springs
Crews quickly knocked down a brush fire in Spanish Springs on Saturday afternoon. The small brush fire started at Pyramid Way and Calle de la Plata. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue officials say the fire started around a utility pole after a transformer blew. No injuries were reported.… MORE
Nevada Governor Updates Emergency Declaration
Nearly every Nevada counties is included in an updated emergency declaration by Gov. Joe Lombardo, making them eligible for federal assistance. Clark and Lander counties are the only Nevada counties omitted in the flooding declaration updated Thursday afternoon. The rest of the state has been impacted by severe weather and flooding caused by heavy snows…… MORE
NSTB Approves NDOT Project to Widen Pyramid Highway
The Nevada State Transportation Board has approved a $58 million dollar contract for a two-year Nevada Department of Transportation project to upgrade and widen two and a half miles of Pyramid Highway. The project includes expanding Pyramid Highway from Queen Way to Los Alto Parkway from four lanes to six. New medians, lighting, and traffic…… MORE
