The deadline for filing income-tax returns is only a few weeks away, so the AARP Foundation’s free tax-preparation service is gearing up. Tax-Aide turns 50 this year, with an army of IRS-trained volunteers to help people with their state and federal tax returns.… MORE
Wolf Pack Walk-On Receives Basketball Scholarship
KOH – Feel like being inspired? Take a look at this video put together by the Nevada basketball folks. Sophomore walk-on Charlie Tooley gets the surprise of his young life as Coach Eric Musselman rewards him with a scholarship for the upcoming semester. Nevada press release: Walk-on sophomore guard Charlie Tooley has been awarded a…… MORE
Sisolak Won’t Take Governor Salary Until Schools Turn Around
Clark County Commission Chairman Chair Steve Sisolak announced that if he’s elected governor he will not take a salary until Nevada’s public schools are turned around. Sisolak says, “Instead, until we get this problem solved, I will donate my salary to non-profits that help support educators and students in and out of the classroom. And…… MORE
Lyon County Sheriff Will Seek Re-election
Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil is running for re-election. McNeil has served as Lyon County Sheriff since 2015. McNeil, a retired United States Marine Corps veteran, says it’s been an honor to serve its citizens while safeguarding their Constitutional protections and enforcing the rule of law under the duties of the Office of Sheriff. He…… MORE
GSR is Hiring, Job Fair Tuesday Feb, 6
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino will host a job fair Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Silver State Pavilion. The resort is looking to fill positions in many areas including food and beverage, hotel such as front desk and valet and gaming such as slot, keno and cage attendants. GSR also has…… MORE
Flu Continues to Plague Northern Nevada
Douglas, Carson and Lyon Counties are all experiencing a surge in flu cases. There were 132 new cases reported for the week that ended January 27th. Health officials are urging frequent hand washing and the use of disinfectants,and avoiding people who are sick.… MORE
American Indian Health Outcomes Remain Poor
American Indians continue to have lower life expectancy than other Americans and lose more years of productive life. They also have the nation’s highest rates of death due to suicide. High rates of premature death due to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and accidents plague Native Americans. American Indians and Alaska Natives have an infant death…… MORE
The Pressure is on to Build New Homes in Washoe County
Housing growth is coming, it has to according to local elected leaders. So where is it likely to happen in Washoe County?… MORE
Nevada Veteran’s Coalition Honoring Fifteen Unclaimed Servicemen
The Nevada Veteran’s Coalition is giving full military honors to 15 unclaimed military men in a funeral ceremony this Friday.… MORE
Victorian Avenue Closed Again This Week in Sparks
The Victorian Square Improvement Project by the City of Sparks will have Victorian closed again all this week from Pyramid to 10th. One southbound lane of Pyramid will also be closed after the morning rush hour each day. Detours will be in place, and all businesses will be open and accessible.… MORE
