Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and all 22 female senators — from both parties — have written a letter to Senate leadership expressing their “deep disappointment” in the Senate’s “inaction” in moving sexual harassment legislation forward. They are calling for a vote on the legislation that would overhaul how sexual harassment claims are handled on Capitol…… MORE
Gaming Win Back Up Over a Billion in Nevada
Nevada casinos topped the $1 billion mark in gaming revenues for the second consecutive month. The state Gaming Control Board reported the $1.02 billion that casinos earned from gamblers was a 7.7 percent increase compared with the same month last year. Since last July, the “gaming win” has increased 2.3 percent. The state collected almost…… MORE
Exceptional Woman Contest!
News Talk 780 KOH has teamed up with the Nevada Women’s Expo for another incredible year! Along with the multitude of vendors and exciting setups, check out your chance to win the Exceptional Woman Contest! New this year is an Exceptional Woman contest. We all know women that are deserving and we would like to…… MORE
Nevada Department of Transportation Wants Your Input on The Interstate 11 Project
The Nevada Department of Transportation is asking for your help on Interstate 11 concepts and plans, linking Las Vegas and Phoenix, Arizona.… MORE
Pedestrian Enforcement Campaign Begins This Week in Carson City
A pedestrian enforcement operation is scheduled this week by Carson City Sheriff deputies, and just in time for spring conditions.… MORE
Washoe County Health District Releases Chronic Disease Report Card
The Washoe County Health District has released the “2018 Washoe County Chronic Disease Report Card,” the most current information about chronic disease and their risk factors for Washoe County, Nevada, and the United States. District Health Officer Kevin Dick says the intent of this report is to provide a summary of chronic diseases and their…… MORE
County Commissioners Approve 911 Surcharge to Pay For Body Cams
Washoe County Commissioners approved a 9-1-1 surcharge to fund body cameras for law enforcement. The 2017 legislature required uniformed peace officers to wear a portable recording device, or body cameras. The bill also allowed use of the 911 telephone line surcharge to be used for the purchase and maintenance of both wearable and vehicle mounted…… MORE
Feds Say Nevada Misappropriated Crime Assistance Funds
Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services misappropriated or failed to adequately justify millions of dollars in federal crime victim assistance grants from 2012-16. This according to the U.S. Justice Department. An audit looked at $45.6 million in grants awarded to Nevada over the four years, to distribute to rape treatment centers, domestic violence shelters,…… MORE
Councilwoman, State Senator Agree, Pot Revenue Should go to Schools
Las Vegas City Council member Lois Tarkanian opposed legal marijuana, State Senator Tick Segerblom was its biggest cheerleader. Both are now on the same side when it comes to legal marijuana tax revenues. They say it needs to go to schools. Both advocated pulling the revenue out of the state’s “Rainy day” fund and send…… MORE
Nevada Job Growth Remained Strong for February
Job growth remained strong throughout the Silver State in February, with employment increases in Reno, Carson City, Storey County, and Las Vegas, according to by the state’s Department of Employment and Training. The February economic report says growth was distributed throughout the state. Las Vegas added more than 26 thousand jobs over the past year…… MORE
