The state Attorney General has filed a formal request that the Nevada Supreme Court come up with an expedited decision, about the state’s halted school choice program. Carson City judge James Wilson granted an injunction against the program this month.The voucher-style arrangment allows parents to claim more than $5,000 in state “per-pupil” funds each year…… MORE
Bill Clinton is Coming to Reno
Bill Clinton will be in Reno Friday night after campaigning for Hillary in Las Vegas. The former Prez will appear at 8:15 PM at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows William N. Pennington Facility, 1300 Foster Dr, Reno. Doors open at 7:30 PM. It’s first come first served, so you may want to…… MORE
Health Care Enrollment up in NV
Enrollment in Nevada’s health insurance exchange is way ahead of the same period last year. The Department of Health and Human Services says nearly 78,000 Nevadans have signed up for a plan in the enrollment period that began Nov. 1. Enrollment closes Jan. 31. Last year about 73,000 Nevadans signed up for plans through the…… MORE
UNR Partners With Zipcar
The University of Nevada has launched a partnership with “Zipcar,” to offer car-sharing on campus. The option is now available for students, faculty, and staff ages 18 and older, as well as members of the community ages 21 and over. UNR will initially offer two vehicles, a Ford Focus and a Subaru Crosstrek. The Zipcars…… MORE
TSA Recovers Record Number of Guns
The federal Transportation Security Administration recovered a record number of guns from airline passengers’ carry-on bags last year. The 2,653 guns found by TSA agents in 2015 marked a 20 percent increase from 2014, the agency’s most ever. More than 80 percent of the guns were loaded.… MORE
PUC May Have a Solar Compromise
The Nevada PUC might have a compromise in the works, on its decision to apply higher rates to rooftop solar power customers, and cut payments for power sent to the grid. They applied this retroactively. Commissioner David Noble submitted a draft order calling for reconsideration of the so-called “grandfathering” issue. That would mean people who…… MORE
Squaw Valley Going Green
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows resorts are going greener, and ending the sale of bottled water at both locations. Instead, they’ll be selling reusable water bottles for the same price that they used to sell bottled water. They’re also adding 20 water refill stations throughout both resorts, so people can fill up their bottles. The program’s…… MORE
Local Student Wins State Contest
Carson Valley Middle School student Chris Rowe took top honors in the National Radon Poster Contest, while fellow Nevada students Logan Beier of Coral Academy of Science in Reno and Marcellus Brown of Leavitt Middle School in Las Vegas also placed in the top 10 in the national contest. Rowe received $1,000 for his poster,…… MORE
Two Arrested During Shooting Investigation
Two people are in custody in connection with a shooting and robbery on Wedekind Road Wednesday night. Darius Jones and Christina Rooney face multiple charges in the incident. During the investigation, police found the couple in a nearby apartment on Patton Drive and obtained a search warrant. Lt. Willian Rulla with RPD says they recovered…… MORE
Uber Now Available at Reno-Tahoe Airport
There’s a new ride option for travelers at Reno‐Tahoe International Airport. Rideshare providers such as Uber are now available to offer pickup and drop‐off service at the airport. The Airport recently completed an operating permit for all Transportation Network Companies, including rideshare operators, who may now legally offer drop‐off and pickup service. The service is…… MORE
