Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, along with the attorneys general of Connecticut, Florida, Oregon and Texas, announced a bipartisan, multistate investigation into JUUL Labs. The 39-state coalition is investigating JUUL’s marketing and sales practices and statements regarding risks, safety and effectiveness as a smoking cessation device. AG Ford says “Preying on children and those…… MORE
Nevada Democratic Chairman Joins Calls to Switch to a Primary
While Nevada’s caucus was considered successful, and relatively trouble free, the call to return to primary voting is back. Nevada Democratic Chairman William McCurdy has added his voice to the call, saying it’s time for a serious conversation ahead of next cycle about the limitations of the caucus process and the rules around it. He…… MORE
Man Killed in Wrong Way Crash Identified
The man killed when a car full of robbery suspects caused a head on, wrong way crash on I-80 in Sparks Saturday, was 30 year old Jacob Edwards of Sparks. Three suspects who were running from an armed mugging on Oddie Blvd were arrested in connection with the case. The head on crash happened on…… MORE
Do You Have a Real ID?
As the October 1 deadline approaches, state officials are urging Nevada residents to “get real” on their identification cards and driver’s licenses. Nevadans will need a so called Real IDfrom thge DMV to board domestic airline flights — if they don’t already have a passport. DMV officials are advising setting an appointment and getting a…… MORE
The Row Holding a Hiring Fair Wednesday
The Row is looking to hire more than 100 people across its three resorts. Eldorado Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy Resort Casino are hosting a job expo Wednesday, at the SIlver Baron Ballrooms at Silver Legacy from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. There will be on-site interviews, as well as job offers,…… MORE
Blood Drive in Honor of Former City Employee Scheduled For Thursday
In honor of Pam Bedard, a former horticulturist with the City of Reno, the 2nd annual blood drive in Bedard’s name is being held this Thursday at the Reno Sparks Convention Center.… MORE
Complaint Claims The Washoe County School Board Violated The Open Meeting Law
Adrienne Feemster, who was pushing to get the tech academy planned at Hug High named after her grandmother Dolores Feemster rather than Senator Debbie Smith, has filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s office that charges the Washoe County school Board of Trustees with violating the open meeting law, again.… MORE
Corona Virus Fears Send Stocks Down, Gold Up
The spread of coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea is shaking investors out of their recent complacency. Investors are nervous that the global economy will slow dramatically in the first quarter because of coronavirus. And they are piling into classic safe haven fear trades as a result and shunning anything that seems risky. Stocks…… MORE
Finalists for TIP’s Heroes With Heart Awards Revealed
The Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada (TIP) has released the names of the ten finalists for their 2020 Heroes With Heart award: 1. Officer Derek Jones, Reno Police Department 2. Christian Franklin, AEMT, REMSA 3. Deputy Jeffrey McCaskill, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office 4. Nicole Franklin, Investigator, Washoe County Medical Examiner Office 5. Kassi Morris,…… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced to 15 Years For 2018 Shooting
A Reno man must serve at least 15 years in prison after shooting a man in west Sparks in 2018, the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office said Sunday in a statement. Kareem Abdul Antwon Thomas Jr., 24, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and to robbery last November in Washoe District Court. Judge Barry Breslow…… MORE
