The Fox Brewpub in Carson City, will hold a fundraiser for a local family whose 10 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with cancer. It’s Saturday, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Aylee Sharron is a competition cheerleader battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Her mom, Mariel Sharron was among the original employees of the restaurant, and is…… MORE
Massage Parlor Sex Trade Face Scrutiny in Nevada
A bill targeting massage parlors that offer illegal sexual services, is being considered at the state legislature. Reportedly more than 200 Las Vegas businesses offer sexual services, using catch phrases like “Happy ending” in their online advertising. AB 166 would make it a felony to “advance” prostitution, and make it easier to go after owners,…… MORE
Pizza Joint Helping Carson City Fix Potholes
Carson City has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Domino’s Pizza. One city in each state was given the money, decided by online votes and social media requests. The money will be used to fix potholes around town. Domino’s area supervisor Roger Coffey says people are passionate about pizza, and their potholes as well. The…… MORE
Washoe County School District Releases New Design For Wildcreek High School
Washoe County School District has unveiled what they hope is the final design of Wildcreek High School, which is expected to be approved later this year.… MORE
Northern Nevada Medical Center Expanding Their Services
Northern Nevada Medical Center is expanding their services for those under radiation treatment or post surgical by offering lymphedema treatment services in their outpatient physical therapy department. Occupational Therapist Tifanee Calawood says this type of therapy is practiced at very few locations in the Truckee Meadows. The new treatment program is taking patients now. Find…… MORE
Bill Would Have The Nevada Legislature Meet Every Year Instead of Every Two Years
The often introduced bill that would make the Nevada legislature meet every year, instead of every other year is being considered. Currently the legislature meets for 120 days every two years, this bill would make it 60 days in even numbered years, and 90 in odd numbered years, A fiscal note on the bill says…… MORE
Dennis Hof Autopsy Report Released by Nye County
Dennis Hof died suddenly after his 72nd birthday party October 16th, just prior to his election as a Nye County area assemblyman. The Nye County Autopsy report says Hof died of natural causes– a heart attack, caused by heart disease. The toxicology report detected some THC. Hof drew national fame as host of the cable…… MORE
Man Sentenced in Carson City’s First “Hate Crime” Conviction
A Dayton man who fired more than a dozen bullets into a car with five men of the Sikh religion inside, has drawn a sentence of 11 to 34 years in prison, in what’s being called Carson City’s first hate crime conviction. Travis Mickelson injured one of the men and was found guilty of attempted…… MORE
Overdue Welcome Home for Vietnam Veterans
It’s a welcome home for those who served in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration is Saturday at 5 pm, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the east end of Mills Park in Carson City. It’s sponsored by the Carson area Chapter 388, of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The Welcome Home ceremony is…… MORE
Sparks Drunk Driver Face 15 Years in Prison
A man so impaired due to his combination of intoxicants that he fell from his vehicle when stopped by police, and could not stand without holding himself up on his truck, has been convicted of a DUI-related hit-and-run. 47-year-old Daniel Smith was charged with one count of Driving Under the Influence and faces up to…… MORE
