The City of Reno is seeking community input on a proposed Motel Inspection Program. The purpose of the program is to preserve affordable housing, while trying to ensure they are properly maintained and safe. Alex Woodley, Customer and Code Enforcement Services Manager for the City of Reno, says the city usually only finds out about…… MORE
Another WCSD Trustee Will Step Away
Washoe School Trustee Veronica Frankel says she won’t run for another term on the board. She is the “At large” trustee elected in 2014. She says after talking it over with her family, she plans to turn her energies back to them, but still plans to find a way to contribute to the community. Last…… MORE
Nevada Continues to Rake in Big Pot Revenue
The state continues to rake in big dollars from recreational marijuana sales. Since the start in July to November nearly 33 million dollars has been collected. The state took in another 5.5 million from marijuana in November, that’s down a little from October. State officials say tax collections are exceeding expectations.… MORE
Stonegate Project on The Agenda This Week at The Reno City Council
Reno needs more housing, but do we want Stonegate, master plan community that promises new housing, parks, schools, and a town center with shopping, restaurants, and other services near Cold Springs? It’s back on the agenda at this week’s Reno City Council meeting, and planners say yes.… MORE
Animal-Rights Activists Want You to Pay More For Your Meat
Animal-rights activists say the time is right for Americans who choose a meat-based diet to pay higher taxes on both the production and consumption of meat-based products.… MORE
Candidate For Washoe County Sheriff Holding Meet & Greet
Get to know Washoe County’s newest candidate for Sheriff, Heidi Howe, over coffee this week. Howe’s planning to be at Swill Coffee & Wine every Friday in February and March to discuss the future of public safety in Washoe County, and she’ll even spring for the cuppa Joe. The first Coffee and Conversation with Heidi…… MORE
Carson City Man Arrested For Third DUI
A Carson City man has been arrested for his third DUI. 23 year old Richard Callier Tomkins was stopped after an Deputy checked his rear view mirror and noticed the driver directly behind him was having a beer. Tomkins was stopped and told deputies he knew he’d be above the legal limit, and he was.…… MORE
Trump Includes Yucca Mountain in His Budget Plans, Nevada Leaders Respond
Senator Dean Heller again committed to continue fighting the Administration’s efforts to restart licensing activities at Yucca Mountain. Heller says “Despite Congress’ refusal to fund the Yucca Mountain project, the Administration is once again prioritizing it. Whether it’s the threat that Yucca Mountain poses to the people of southern Nevada, or its potentially catastrophic effect…… MORE
WCSD Superintendent’s Contract to Receive Extension Vote
The Washoe County School Board will vote Tuesday on whether to extend the contract of Superintendent Traci Davis. Davis’ contract with the school district expires June 30th. But Board President Katy Simon Holland told the Reno Gazette Journal that Davis’ job performance review is a sign as to how the board views the superintendent. The…… MORE
Nevada Planning to Separate From HealthCare.Gov
Looks like the state is taking another shot at developing it’s own health care website. Nevada is planning to spend a million dollars to find a private provider, separate from the national “HealthCare.gov” site. Heather Korbulic, executive director of the state system, says healthcare.gov is steadily raising the rates it charges states that link their…… MORE
