Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt joined an 18-state coalition of attorneys general, filing a friend-of-the-court brief in federal court supporting the Department of Justice in its lawsuit challenging three California sanctuary cities laws. The three California laws challenged by the federal government attempt to oversee federal immigration enforcement, prevent private employers from cooperating with…… MORE
Lance Gilman Retained By Blockchains
The new owner of the vast majority of available land at Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, Blockchains, LLC has retained Lance Gilman as Development and Marketing Coordinator for the company in Northern Nevada. He will be assisted in this role by Kris Thompson, who has maintained similar responsibilities alongside Gilman for nearly a decade. Blockchains, LLC recently…… MORE
NV Energy Foundation Boosts Veterans Causes
In Northern Nevada, the NV Energy Foundation’s $30,000 Power of Good Giveaway will provide $10,000 to Reno’s Veterans Guest House, funding is also being provided to the Assistance League Reno-Sparks – $3,000 for the program providing bus passes to veterans who need transportation to doctor’s appointments at the VA Hospital, and purchasing items for veterans…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Fire at Lockwood Dump
Storey County crews took about four hours to put out a 10,000 square foot fire at the Lockwood Dump Sunday morning. The Storey County Fire Protection District got the call for the fire just after 4:30am. The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Sparks Fire Department assisted. The fire was never in danger of…… MORE
City of Sparks Closing Wedekind Road This Week For Maintenance
The City of Sparks is closing Wedekind Road this week in both directions from Farr Lane to Skyridge Lane. Sparks Public Works Manager Ron Korman says crews will be doing shoulder maintenance. The road will be closed from 7am to 2pm through Wednesday, but residents will be allowed to get through to their homes.… MORE
Recreational Marijuana Sales Fell in January
Nevada’s marijuana sales fell slightly in January. Recreational sales hit thirty two point eight million in Nevada in January, outpacing the state’s projections but falling short of the thirty five million sold in December. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Nevada published the most recent statistics last week, and sales numbers for the state’s new green…… MORE
The “King of Carson” Sheds Some Impressive Antlers
The “King of Carson,” a large buck Mule deer who likes to hang out in downtown Carson City near the capitol, shed some of the largest antlers you’ve ever seen, and just happened to be found by the man who founded the Capital City Mule Deer Foundation.… MORE
Sparks Middle School Teacher Gets Special Recognition
Sparks Middle School history teacher Christine Hull has been nominated for a national award in recognition of her “use of creative teaching methods that interest students in history and help them make exciting discoveries about the past.” Hull was the only Nevada middle school teacher chosen to compete for the James F. Harris History Teacher…… MORE
Governor Sandoval’s Next Opioid State Action Meeting Scheduled For April
Governor Brian Sandoval’s next meeting of his Opioid State Action Accountability Task Force will be April 18th in the Old Assembly Chambers at the state Capitol Building, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will also be video conferenced to the Governor’s Office Conference Room at the Grant Sawyer Building in Las Vegas. Governor Sandoval says…… MORE
Road Closures in Sparks This Week For Signal Work
The Regional Transportation Commission is planning to close 21st Street at Prater Way in Sparks for one day today, for traffic signal electrical work. The closure will not affect traffic on Prater Way. Construction crews will maintain access to businesses. Detours will be in place. The work is part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus…… MORE
