The Western Regional Climate Center says a big storm’s on track to hit the Truckee Meadows in the next couple of days that will melt existing snow, raise river levels, and bring an increased chance of flooding in low lying areas.… MORE
Feeling Stressed? You Must be From Nevada
Are you feeling stressed? One study found Nevada as one of the most stressed states. According to WalletHub, Nevada ranks 5th for the most stressed states and 1st for family-related stress. Nevada was also 8th for stress related to health and safety, 19th for money-related stress, and 29th for work-related stress. WalletHub also found that…… MORE
Nevada Secretary of State Reports Decrease in Active Voters
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske announced a net decrease of 63,107 active registered voters in Nevada during the month of March. Currently, the total number of statewide active registered voters is 1,415,009, a reduction of more than 4% compared to February 2018. The reduction in active registered voters is attributed to regularly scheduled voter…… MORE
Topaz Ranch Estates Reissues Precautionary Boil Water Order
The Topaz Ranch Estates General Improvement District has re-issued a precautionary “Boil Water” order to people serviced by Topaz Ranch Estates GID water system. This order is due to a loss of pressure from a contractor hitting an additional water line. The GID says bottled or boiled water should be used for drinking, making ice,…… MORE
New Information Released in Officer-Involved Shooting in Reno
Washoe County investigators say the driver of a stolen vehicle accelerated towards a Reno Police Department officer, striking him, during an incident that resulted in an officer involved shooting late Saturday night. The incident began when officers responded to a burglary in progress call at the Peckham Plaza Mini-Storage located at 1400 E. Peckham Lane.…… MORE
Sparks Police Release Photo of Robbery Suspect
The Sparks Police Department has released a photo of a suspect wanted in the robbery of the Dollar Tree at 620 North McCarran. Police say the suspect walked out of the the store Wednesday afternoon with a basket full of unpaid items, and when employees confronted him, he lifted his shirt and showed he had…… MORE
Nevada Gets High Marks For Opioid Pushback
In a report released this week, the National Safety Council reports that Nevada has enacted comprehensive policies and practices to eliminate opioid overdoses, and prevent prescription drug abuse. The publication “Prescription Nation,” provides state rankings based on six key actions identified as model policy and practice in addressing the opioid epidemic. Of all 50 states…… MORE
Washoe County Has a Confirmed Case of Measles
A University of Nevada, Reno student has a confirmed case of measles. The Washoe County Health District says due to the infectious danger of the disease, they want people who may have been in contact with the infected UNR student to call the health department at at 775-328-2447 to determine their risk for measles. If…… MORE
Where Can You Get Sandbags in Advance of the Storm?
If you need sandbags, there are numerous locations to pick them. • Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #223, 130 Nectar St., Lemmon Valley • Lemmon Drive and Pompe Way intersection, Lemmon Valley • Blue Heron Circle and Warrior Lane intersection, Belli Ranch • Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #30, 3905 Old Hwy 395,…… MORE
Heller, Transportation Secretary Deliver for Carson City
Senator Dean Heller joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Mayor Bob Crowell, and other state and local elected officials in Carson City, NV at an event to officially announce the $7.5 million grant to complete the South Carson Street project. In October 2017, Heller urged Secretary Chao to support the South Carson Street…… MORE
