Washoe County Commissioners approved a grant to fund dog-friendly patio signs for approved local restaurants. The Washoe County Health District has received a $3,000 grant from the Food and Drug Administration to print “Dog Access Approved” signs for local restaurants and bars, that meet Health District approval to allow non-service dogs in their outdoor dining…… MORE
Carson City High School is Looking For Dozens of Volunteers
One requirement for Carson City high school seniors is to complete a senior class project, and Carson High is now looking for dozens of volunteers who can review portfolios and score student’s oral presentations.… MORE
Thinking About a Run For Office?
Candidate filing for non-judicial offices on the 2018 ballot begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 5th and runs through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16th. Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske encourages candidates who will be filing at the Secretary of State’s office to schedule appointments in advance; however, an appointment is not required in…… MORE
New Charges Against Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
The Associated Press is reporting a woman told police, casino mogul Steve Wynn raped her in the 1970’s, and that she became pregnant and had a child from the rape, another woman says she was forced to resign from a Las Vegas job after she refused to have sex with Wynn. The Associated Press obtained…… MORE
U.S. Justice Department Supporting Opioid Lawsuits
Reno wants to sue, the state of Nevada does too, and now the U.S. justice department says it will support local lawsuits against opioid makers and distributors. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says it’s the first action by a new task force to aggressively target drug makers who are fueling the opioid epidemic. Sessions says the…… MORE
Partnership Will Help Homeless Youth Find Jobs
The Eddy House, JOIN Inc, and the Nevada Builder’s Alliance are combining their efforts to help homeless youth find jobs.… MORE
Many Parents Backing Away From Youth Football, Could “Tackle Bar” Save it?
With all we’re learning about concussions and brain injury, many parents are backing away from youth football, at least the tackle variety. Some kids start playing tackle football as early as age 5, but lately in Nevada, coaches are looking into a new form of flag football, called “Tackle Bar.”… MORE
The Nugget Plans to Donate The Sheepherder Statue to UNR
The Nugget in Sparks wants to donate a statue of a basque sheepherder that was displayed at the hotel casino for almost 20 years, to the University of Nevada. The scuplture, valued at 250 thousand dollars, was commissioned by the Nugget’s creator, John Ascuaga in 1998. The Nugget is updating the property and says the…… MORE
Reno Man Gets 10 Years For Pimping Underage Girls
A Reno man has been sentenced to ten years in prison on pandering charges. Reno Police Department’s Street Enforcement Team found 22-year-old Diondrea Lamar Parker was bringing teenage girls to the Reno area to engage in prostitution. Parker pleaded guilty in August 2017 after detectives who got information about Parker from a 17-year-old victim. During…… MORE
Rosen Wants to Overturn Unpopular Net Neutrality Changes
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen is co-sponsor of the Congressional Review Act resolution, which would allow Congress to overturn the FCC’s decision to repeal net neutrality rules. Rosen says the repeal of net neutrality is a reckless decision that lets internet service providers stack the deck against Nevada’s hardworking families and small businesses who could be forced…… MORE
