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
Two Arrested After String of Car Thefts
The Reno Police Department arrested two people yesterday they believe may have been involved in the thefts of more than 20 care stolen in the last 20 days. Police arrested 18-year-old Sterling Price on two counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, two counts of felony eluding, and burglary. An underage boy was also…… MORE
Closures on Victorian Avenue This Week
Victorian Avenue in Sparks will be tied up for a bit this week because the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is applying slurry to the roadway. The slurry will provide a seal on the roadway, to protect it and extend the life of the asphalt. Thursday Victorian will be closed from El Rancho Drive…… MORE
Job Growth on The Rise in Nevada
Employment growth in Nevada continued in July with 4,700 jobs added, or 31,900 more than a year ago, according to figures released by the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Statewide unemployment however, did rise slightly, to a seasonally-adjusted 6.5 percent. Gov. Brian Sandoval says the private sector continues to increase employment opportunities and…… MORE
Shots Fired Outside Local Strip Club
A man has been arrested after allegedly firing several shots outside a local strip club early Wednesday morning. 26-year-old Nestor Caspelo-Bacchi was taken into custody and charged with using a firearm and endangering others, discharging a firearm near and occupied dwelling, resisting arrest, and possession of a gun by a prohibited person, according to RPD’s…… MORE
