Nevada Makes Big Changes to Its Approach to Marijuana

A Pilot “Banking System” for the marijuana business will be tried in Nevada. Governor Steve Sisolak signed bills to that effect, the banking program would be run through the state Treasurer’s office. The Governor also signed a bill that would bar employers from denying someone a job for a positive marijuana test. There are exceptions…MORE

Reno Median Home Price in Record Territory

The Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors released its May 2019 report on existing home sales, including median sales price and number of home sales in the region. During May 2019, the report showed Reno-Sparks had 651 sales of existing single-family homes; an increase of 13 percent from May 2018 and a 23 percent increase from one…MORE

Father and Daughter Injured in Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash

The Reno Police Department responded to a crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians in the area of Carat Avenue and Double Diamond Parkway in south Reno just before 8 o’clock last night. Reno PD says a six year old girl and her father were transported to the hospital with severe injuries. They were most-recently…MORE

Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Rocks Northern Nevada

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit near the Mount Rose Highway Thursday night at about 9:50. The temblor in the Thomas Creek area was reported to have been felt as far south as Carson City and as far north as Wingfield Springs. The quake was almost 10 miles deep. There have been several smaller from near…MORE

Welcome Home Veterans From Returning From an Honor Flight Sunday

Join airport officials and military supporters to welcome home veterans from Honor Flight Nevada Sunday, with music, Quilts of Valor, Paws 4 Passengers therapy dogs and a military salute in tribute to their service. Flight #5525 is scheduled to arrive at 2:35 p.m. on Southwest. The public is invited to the airport at 2:15 p.m.…MORE

Squaw Valley Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Placer County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Squaw Valley man on child pornography charges. With the help of Truckee Police and Scottsdale, Arizona Police, 71-year old William Heacox was arrested June 5th. The three agencies served search warrants at homes in Squaw Valley and Scottsdale after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and…MORE

Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto Urging Her Colleagues to Support The “No Junk Plans Act”

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto urged her colleagues in the Senate to support the “No Junk Plans Act,” which undoes the Administration’s order allowing insurance companies to offer consumers up to three years of coverage via “junk plans.” Junk plans are supposed to be short-term, limited-duration plans originally intended as a bridge when changing jobs. Cortez…MORE

Free Fishing Day Returns This Saturday

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free. During the annual Free Fishing Day Saturday, anglers can fish in any public water in the state without a fishing license.MORE