The battle over the commerce tax is in the hands of the state Supreme Court. Justices will consider whether a ballot question that would repeal it will be on the ballot. A Carson City judge has already approved the language of the repeal proposal. That cleared the way for signiture gathering. State Controller Ron Knecht…… MORE
Accused “Drug Doc” Faces Judge, Bail Denied
The Reno doctor accused of running an illegal drug ring out of his family practice, faced a federal judge in San Francisco Monday. Dr. Robert Rand is accused of writing pain prescriptions for people who didn’t need them. Those people are accused of illegally distributing the medications. Federal Magistrate Elizabeth Laporte denied a bail request…… MORE
New TMCC President Chosen
The Nevada Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Karin Hilgersom as the next president of Truckee Meadows Community College, effective June 15. Hilgersom recently served as president of “State University of New York, Sullivan.” She previously held the position of executive vice president for Walla Walla Community College and for Central Oregon Community…… MORE
Dems, GOP Add Voters
The voter registration numbers for all political parties in Nevada increased in April, according to data released by Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske’s Election Division. The number of statewide active registered voters increased by 25,277 compared to March 2016. Of the 1.2 million active registered voters in Nevada: nearly 512 thousand are Democrats, just over…… MORE
American voters are intolerant
By Dan Mason
The ability to listen to opposing opinions without vitriol, name calling and personal attacks is undermining America’s ability to solve our problems.… MORE
Want to Vote This Election? Deadlines Are Approaching
If you’ve been putting off getting registered to vote, time is quickly running out. There are two deadlines this month. The first deadline is on May 14th. That’s the last day that you can change your address, or your party, via snail mail or at the DMV, if you want to vote in June. The…… MORE
City of Sparks Helping Your Spring Cleaning
From removing yard waste to clearing household clutter, spring cleaning is an annual tradition in homes. With that in mind the City of Sparks spring excess waste program aims to give folks an easy way to dispose of extra trash. Each week for the entire month of May, the spring excess waste program will allow…… MORE
Reno Arch Goes Blue This Month
Tonight, City Officials will join Reno Police and Law Enforcement agencies from Northern Nevada, and surviving family members of officers killed in the line of duty as they gather under the Reno Arch, to turn it blue in recognition of National Law Enforcement Memorial Month. The event is free and open to all surviving family…… MORE
Mt. Rose Project Begins in Incline
Starting today, the Nevada Department of Transportation will begin a project to enhance the State Route Mt. Rose Highway truck escape ramp. The truck ramp is located on the westbound side of the highway in Incline Village. During construction, drivers will see periodic short-term shoulder and lane closures. Truck traffic will not be permitted on…… MORE
Fire Ravages Gardnerville Home
A mobile home in Gardnerville was ravaged by fire early Sunday morning, according to the East Fork Fire Protection District. The residents who lived at the Kingslane Mobile Home Park have been displaced and the American Red Cross is on scene to help them. No one was home when the fire started and no injuries…… MORE
