Blueprint 2018 is being held this week in Reno, through Wednesday, with the focus on the tech industry, and opportunities to branch out and beyond the west coast.… MORE
Nevada Humane Society Now Offering Canine Influenza Vaccine
The Nevada Humane Society is now offering the canine influenza vaccine at their weekly vaccine clinics. There’s a couple you can chose from, one at their location in Reno on Saturdays from 9am until 11am, and another at their location in Carson City on Fridays from 3pm until 5pm. You don’t need to make an appointment,…… MORE
Home Prices on The Rise in Nevada
Nevada home prices crashed hard during the recent recession, and while prices are on the rise, they remain below pre-recession peaks in many places. Prices are slowly climbing back in Southern Nevada, as of January, the Las Vegas median home price was 265 thousand, well under it’s 315 thousand dollar peak, and well below median…… MORE
City of Reno Launches New Business Recognition Program
The City of Reno has launched a Business Recognition Program to spotlight local businesses that embody the spirit of the City of Reno. Vice Mayor Neoma Jardon says, “Reno businesses are the heart of The Biggest Little City. They bolster the economy, provide quality jobs and most importantly, create community and culture. Through the Business…… MORE
Have You Ever Considered a Career in Law Enforcement?
The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a hiring event Saturday, March 24th, for candidates seeking a career in law enforcement. About 80 positions are open within the Nevada DPS statewide, with the Nevada Highway Patrol, Parole and Probation Division, Capitol Police, and civilian positions as a Public Safety Dispatcher. The hiring event will…… MORE
Jobless Numbers Improve in Nevada
Initial claims for unemployment insurance in Nevada totaled 12,900 in January, down “Point Five” percent from December. The Nevada Department of Employment and Training reports, overall, initial claims activity is down 8.7 percent relative to last January, a decrease of 1,200 claims. They suggest the reduction in initial UI claims is likely an indication that…… MORE
Nevada Leaders Urging Dept of Homeland Security to Modify It’s Risk Formula
Senator Dean Heller, Governor Brian Sandoval and the entire Nevada congressional delegation urged the Department of Homeland Security to modify its risk formula, to better reflect the threats posed to high volume tourist cities like Las Vegas. In a letter sent to DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, the group requested that DHS reconfigure its Urban Area…… MORE
Have You Seen These Armed Robbery Suspects?
Sparks Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery and shooting at the Aguitas Bar and Grill on Prater way. Police responded to several shots fired just before 9 p.m. last night. When they arrived, they found shots had been fired inside the business during a robbery. No…… MORE
Yerington Senior Three-Peats at Nevada Poetry Out Loud
(KOH) – The Nevada Appeal reports that a Yerington senior has won the Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition for the third year in a row. Grey Hunt finished 2nd as a freshman in 2015, but has taken 1st place every year since. She’s going to Washington DC one more time to represent Nevada at the national competition.…… MORE
Mammoth Mountain Avalanche Closes Resort
(KOH) – The Mammoth Mountain ski area closed today due to an avalanche. Around 10:15 a.m. the Ski Patrol was working on reducing avalanche hazards in a closed area when an avalanche was triggered. The avalanche debris eventually crossed into an area that was open to the public. Three people were partially buried including one employee,…… MORE
