Nevada is tightening its already strict rules on legal recreational marijuana. Any food products that contain marijuana derivatives, a “Gummy” for example, will have to be molded with a THC warning symbol on them. The idea is to let anyone who comes in contact with the product know that it isn’t just candy, once it’s…… MORE
Carson City Man Admits He Lied About Shooting Incident
A Carson City man who originally told deputies he’d been shot in the abdomen Wednesday night, by a man wearing dark clothing and a hoodie, finally fessed up. He admitted his .22 caliber gunshot wound was self inflicted. That original report had deputies and NHP trooper questioning possible suspects, until the man admitted he’d shot…… MORE
Governor Proposes $8.8 Billion Budget
Outgoing Governor Brian Sandoval has proposed a budget for the next legislative session that calls for pay raises for state and state university employees, either a two percent yearly boost or a one time 3% pay hike. This would offset in part an increase in retirement system premiums state workers will pay. Sandoval would also…… MORE
More Solar Plants Coming to The Silver State
More solar plants are being built in Nevada. The state public utilities commission has approved NV Energy’s plan to build six solar projects and close one of the state’s final two coal fire plants by 2021. The new plants will double the state’s renewable energy capacity and solar production by 2023. The utility admits the…… MORE
Boil Water Request For Residents of Gold Hill and Silver City
About 25 homes were without water Thursday in Storey County as crews are working to fix two leaks in the Gold Hill area. The water has been turned off from Greiner’s Bend to Silver City. Curtis said crews began working on it about 2 p.m. on Thursday. By 6 p.m. water had been restored. Storey…… MORE
Reno Rapist Draws Tough Sentence for Midtown Attack
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has gotten a life sentence for a defendant previously convicted of First Degree Kidnapping and multiple counts of Sexual Assault. 36 year old John Anthony Wayne Degen Sr., of Reno was convicted in a September trial on 8 felony counts. At sentencing Judge David A. Hardy ordered that all…… MORE
Nevada Gaming Win Strong in November
November gaming numbers were strong again, with double-digit percentage increases in “Gaming win,” on the Las Vegas Strip and in Reno and South Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports that casinos statewide won a little more than $967 million from gamblers last month, up 6.4 percent from $909 million in November 2017. Month-to-month…… MORE
This Year’s Rose Parade Will Feature Two Northern Nevadan’s
This year’s Tournament of Roses Parade will feature a float honoring two Northern Nevada’s who gave the gift of lift with their organ donations.… MORE
Burglary Can be Costly For Nevadans
Burglary cost Americans about $3.4 billion in property loss during 2017 alone. As for Nevada, the burglary cost was the 2nd highest in the country, averaging $4,492,392 per 100,000 residents. Texas has the highest amount of losses to burglary — an average of $5,525,338 per 100,000 residents — followed by Nevada, Georgia, California, and Ohio.…… MORE
Property Tax Deadline Approaching
Washoe County Treasurer, Tammi Davis, is reminding property owners that Monday, January 7th, is the due date for the third installment of your property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty through January 17th. Davis says “In an effort to provide quality public service, we have worked to offer a variety of payment options whether…… MORE
