Two Nevadan’s are facing charges in the college admissions bribery scheme involving about 50 others, including coaches, parents and Hollywood actresses Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman. Federal prosecutors named former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz and media executive Elisabeth Kimmel in the conspiracy and fraud. Prosecutors allege Abdelaziz paid $300,000 to get his daughter into USC…… MORE
State of Nevada Wants The Feds to Take Back Plutonium Shipments
The state is asking a federal appeals court to order the federal government to remove plutonium the Department of Energy secretly trucked to a site near Las Vegas, until the court decides whether the move was illegal. The state says the weapons grade plutonium is a danger to Nevadans’ health and safety. A federal judge…… MORE
Get a Free Ride on St. Patrick’s Day
The RTC is marking 16 years of providing a safe transportation choice to help people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly, with the FREE Safe RIDE program. Scheduled RTC transit services will be free Sunday, March 17 from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. They say the goal is to keep our roads and crosswalks safe for…… MORE
St Patrick’s Day Brings in the Green
Nevadans will flock to restaurants and parties to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, enjoying green beer, corned beef, cabbage and other traditional holiday fare. The Retail Association of Nevada projects spending to reach $52.5 million, based on survey results from the National Retail Federation. The trade group estimates nationwide spending will reach $5.6 billion…… MORE
Two Nevadan’s Caught Up in College Bribery Scandal
Two Nevadan’s are facing charges in the college admissions bribery scheme involving about 50 others, including coaches, parents and Hollywood actresses. Federal prosecutors named former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz and media executive Elisabeth Kimmel in the conspiracy and fraud. Prosecutors say Abdelaziz, who goes by the name Gamal Aziz, paid $300,000 to get his daughter…… MORE
Nye County Puts Legislature “On Notice” Over Guns
Nye County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution opposing the passage of any Bill that restricts the rights of US Citizens as Protected by Section 11 of the Nevada Constitution ,and the Second Amendment of the Constitution. According to Brian Shoemake, of the Nevada Firearms Coalition, a “This resolution is to put the Nevada Legislature on…… MORE
Governor Stepping Up in Climate Change Fight
The Governor says the state is joining the U.S. Climate Alliance. Nevada will implement the standards of the Paris Climate Agreement, which was dropped by the Trump Administration. As the Governor has said before, he is not going to debate the reality of climate change and its impact, but they will address it. He says…… MORE
Former Senate Majority Leader Pleads Guilty, U.S. Attorney Says, “Democratic Process is Harmed”
Former Senate Majority Leader Kelvin Atkinson faces up to two years and nine months in federal prison, after his guilty plea to federal wire fraud charges. Atkinson resigned last week after admitting converting campaign funds for personal use. In court he admitted taking a quarter of a million dollars between 2010 and 2017. He used…… MORE
FiftyFifty Brewing Will be Anchor Tenant For The Reno Public Market
FiftyFifty Brewing Co based in Truckee has been announced as the anchor tenant for the Reno Public Market, with a grand opening planned sometime next year.… MORE
Carson City School District Hosting Robot Showcase This Saturday
The Carson City School District is looking for businesses in the engineering and tech industry to be part of their Robot showcase this Saturday.… MORE
