The Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans and others are rallying at Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen’s Reno office, for the national “People Over PhaRMA Profit,” day of action. The group has some definite ideas on how to reduce prescription prices. Alliance President Tom Bird says getting generic drugs into the marketplace faster will help millions. Their…… MORE
23rd Annual Tahoe Summit Today in South Lake
California Governor Gavin Newsom is the keynote speaker for the 23rd annual Lake Tahoe Summit, it’s at Valhalla in South Lake Tahoe today. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the main program at 10:00 am. Since the first Lake Tahoe Summit in 1997, supporters say they’ve learned a great deal about threats to the…… MORE
Nevada Wildfire Summit Brings Together Government Officials
The “Nevada Wildfire Summit – Protecting and Preserving Our Rangelands”, brought together government officials and business owners to discuss how to prevent and combat increasingly devastating wildfires in Nevada, and throughout the West. The summit included three panel discussions with state, local and federal agencies, along with private entities, to highlight innovative solutions to improve…… MORE
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas there’s an “outbreak” of hepatitis A cases, mostly among the homeless and people who abuse drugs. The Southern Nevada Health District reports from November to June it counted 83 cases of the virus that causes liver damage and can be fatal. Only 58 cases were reported in 2016, 2017 and 2018, combined.…… MORE
Hantavirus Fatality in Washoe County
A second Washoe County resident has contracted hantavirus and died. This is the second fatal case of hantavirus since 2017and highlights the seriousness of this disease. Dr. Randall Todd, Director of the Washoe County Health District Epidemiology and Public Health Preparedness Division says, on average, 38% of hantavirus cases are fatal. Infected rodents, most commonly…… MORE
WCSD School Board Members to Speak at Republican Men’s Club Lunch Tuesday
Two conservative members of the Washoe County School Board will be speaking at Tuesday’s Republican Men’s Club lunch at the Atlantis. Andrew Caudill and Ellen Minetto are the guest speakers. Doors open for the event at 11am, lunch is 11:30 and the speakers start at noon. Register online at RepublicanMensClub.org.… MORE
Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in Inyo County
A woman is dead after a crash on US 395 in Inyo county. It happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday near the town of Independence. CHP says the crash happened when an SUV was going the wrong way and collided with a pickup truck. The crash also resulted in a semi-truck jack-knifing to avoid the…… MORE
WCSO Investigating Double Murder in Sun Valley
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible double murder in Sun Valley. Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the case. The shooting happened at approximately 3:30am, Sunday, near Sidehill Drive and Quartz Lane. A man and a boy were pronounced dead at the hospital. A third victim, a boy,…… MORE
Montreux Will No Longer Host The Barracuda Championship
Montrêux Golf & Country Club announced Saturday that, after 21 years, it will no longer host the Barracuda Championship. The decision was reached by the Montrêux Golf & Country Club Board of Directors after many weeks of study and discussion. Tim Slapnicka, president of the board of directors released a statement. It says, “We evaluated…… MORE
Fernley Woman in Serious Condition After Being Stabbed
A Fernley woman is in serious condition after Lyon County deputies say she was stabbed outside of a McDonalds on Sunday. The suspect fled the scene but was arrested minutes later by Lyon County deputies. He’s been identified as 48-year-old, Charles Walkin of Silver Springs. He is facing attempted Murder and Domestic Violence charges. The…… MORE
