Safety Assessment For Schools Report Friday at TMCC

As part of its mission to assist the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees on issues related to the safety and security of schools, the Safe and Healthy Schools Commission will review a results of the Comprehensive District Safety Assessment Executive Report, an independent audit of school safety. The meeting will be Friday April…MORE

Nevada Senator Says Vets Deserve Better Than Unqualified Nominees at VA

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto responded to Dr. Ronny Jackson’s withdrawal as the nominee to lead the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Cortez Masto says,  the President of the United States nominated an individual for VA Secretary that reportedly drunkenly crashed a government-owned vehicle; to steer one of the biggest federal agencies that serves our…MORE

Fun Run For Veterans Guest House is May 6th

Western Environmental Testing Laboratory will be hosting a Victory Run, a 5K Fun Run in benefit of Veterans Guest House. President Michelle Sherven says Veterans Guest House is an important part of the northern Nevada community and they are proud to support them and everything they do for our veterans. All of the proceeds raised…MORE

Dorm Style Housing May be Coming to Reno

A vacant lot in Reno may soon be getting some new housing. Wednesday, the Reno city council voted unanimously on an agreement with the Community Foundation of Western Nevada to create affordable dorm style housing. The proposed project on Sage St. looks to bring 200 housing units that will consist of individual rooms, co-ed bathrooms,…MORE

Man Injured After Explosion in South Lake Tahoe

A man was severely injured Wednesday after an explosion in South Lake Tahoe. It happened in a rented retail space on the bottom floor of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshal Eric Guevin said that the victim was transported to the UC Davis Burn Center for burns to his head, arms and…MORE

Reno City Council Getting Out of The Ice Rink Business

The Reno City Council is getting out of the ice rink business, and will lease or sell that operation to SK Baseball, with the rink staying at Greater Nevada Field. Apparently the coils that created the ice at City Plaza have been compromised, and based on costs, the council decided to make the hand off.…MORE

New Poll Shows Strong Support For The Energy Choice Initiative

A new poll, released by The Nevada Independent, shows the Energy Choice Initiative with a commanding 38% lead. The poll, conducted between April 12 and April 19, shows Yes on 3 leading with 54% in favor, only 16% opposed and 30% undecided. Yes on 3 leads amongst all parties, genders, age groups and in the…MORE