Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve endorsed Democrat Steve Sisolak for governor Saturday. Schieve made the announcement at a scheduled Sisolak campaign stop in Reno. Meanwhile, his opponent, Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt announched the endorsement of The Nevada Small Business Association and 11 Nevada mayors. Photo by Gurajpal Sangha/KOLO… MORE
Federal Operation Results in Arrests Across Nevada
Federal law enforcement authorities say a week long operation across Nevada resulted in the arrests of 135 people wanted on felony charges. The U.S. Marshals Service says the operation focused on fugitives, gangs and sex offenders. The effort involving 21 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies ran from August 20th through last Friday. The…… MORE
Scientists Studying California Forests Damaged by Severe Wildfire
Scientists from UC Davis have been studying the loss of lichen in five conifer forests in California that have experienced severe wildfires, and it’s bad news for the ecosystem.… MORE
The National Championship Air Races Are Back This Week
The 55th annual National Championship Air Races takes to the skies this Wednesday through Sunday… MORE
Federal Plan Would Ship Weapons-Grade Plutonium to Nevada
A plan to ship weapons-grade plutonium from South Carolina to a facility about 100 miles from Las Vegas, has Gov. Brian Sandoval pledging to “Fight at every level.” According to the feds the plutonium would be “temporarily staged” at the Nevada National Security Site and at the Pantex Plant for weapons assembly and disassembly in…… MORE
The 12th Annual “Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope” Sept. 15 in Nevada
Monday September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, and to bring awareness, the Governor’s Mansion, the State Capitol in Carson City, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, the Las Vegas City Hall and the Grand Sierra Resort in are “Turning Nevada Teal and Purple.” You’re encouraged to wear something with those colors today. Suicide…… MORE
Vets Resource Fair in Carson City Saturday
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program and multiple agencies from around Carson City will hold a Veterans Resource Fair Saturday at the Carson Nugget. Veterans and their caregivers will be provided with information on services and programs provided by area non-profits, advisory groups, government agencies, and the private sector. The event will be from 10 a.m.…… MORE
County Commission Unanimously Opposes Question 3
Lyon County Commissioners have unanimously voted to support a resolution urging people to vote no on Question Three. The resolution suggests the energy deregulation measure will increase average monthly electric bills of Nevadan’s for at least the first ten years. The resolution also expressed concerned about the fact this amends the constitution, and would be…… MORE
September is National Preparedness Month… Are You Prepared?
September is National Preparedness Month, a time when you and your family should get ready in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down Fire Near The Grand Sierra Resort
Fire crews put out a small brush fire in an open area just west of the Grand Sierra Resort and I-580. Flames were reported shortly before 2PM Thursday. The fire started near a homeless camp in an undeveloped section of property and burned brush, grass and trees. Firefighters held the blaze to approximately one acre…… MORE
