“Carson Now” is reporting, Lyon County Commissioners are considering voting to make Lyon a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary County.” Just what that means is unclear. This is in reaction to the new law passed in the legislative session and signed by the Nevada Governor requiring background checks on private gun sales. Apparently they’re developing a resolution…… MORE
Do You Know an “Everyday Hero?”
The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada are asking for nominations for their “Everyday Heroes” program. It’s your chance to let them know about a person, organization, or even a pet who goes above and beyond in the community.… MORE
TMCC Hosting Workshops For Those Interested in a Career in Healthcare
Truckee Meadows Community College is inviting people interested in the learning about healthcare careers to a number of sessions coming up on campus.… MORE
The National Popular Vote Movement Gaining Momentum
Critics say the National Popular Vote movement would dilute Nevada’s swing state status, but backers say the focus on battleground states leaves the rest of the country behind in Presidential campaigns.… MORE
Nevada Voter Numbers on The Rise
The Nevada Secretary of State’s office has seen an increase of active registered voters statewide during the month of February 2019 when compared to January 2019. The total number of active registered voters in Nevada is now 1,595,162, an increase of 5,115, or 0.32% since last year. In the Silver State there’s now more than…… MORE
Local Fire Crews Getting Some Disaster Street Management Training This Week
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is partnering with Reno and Sparks Fire, the City of Elko, Carson City, East Fork Fire, Central Lyon County Fire, and North Lake Tahoe Fire, and fire reps from California, Oregon, Montana, and Michigan for peer group training this week. They’re focusing on disaster stress management for firefighters and…… MORE
Consumer Fraud Prevention Fair Today at Reno Town Mall
Nevada Consumer Affairs is hosting the Consumer Fraud Prevention Fair today in Reno, from 10am to 3pm. It will help you learn steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim. Several resource booth vendors will be on hand with information, plus there will be panel discussions. The Fair is free and at the Reno…… MORE
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Hasty Team Has a New Tool
Volunteers with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Hasty Team just bought an airboat for $1. The Truckee Fire Protection District sold the airboat to the Hasty Team after TFPD acquired it for their use. Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said their search and rescue teams are now better equipped to serve the community thanks to…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Responds to Train Crash
NHP responded to a train crash in central Nevada Saturday morning. The accident occurred at around 6:30am on State Route 306 about 5 miles south of the I-80 Beowawe interchange. According to NHP, a Union Pacific train was traveling Eastbound on the railroad tracks while a big rig heading southbound on State Route 306 crossed…… MORE
Changes at Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Governor Steve Sisolak accepted the resignation of Paul Anderson as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). Anderson’s resignation is effective April 1st. In the coming weeks, the governor will announce the appointment of an acting director and will work with the GOED Board to begin a large-scale search process for a…… MORE
