Sen Cortez Masto Says GOP Tax Plan is a “Ripoff” of the Middle Class

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto says the GOP tax cut, rips off America’s middle class and working families. She says, rather than transparently writing a bill that puts economic growth and American’s financial security first, the current Republican tax proposal targets Nevada families. She says the tax cut plans put the country further in debt, takes…MORE

Laxalt Running for Nevada Governor

Adam Laxalt made it official, he’s running for Governor of Nevada. Laxalt launched his candidacy in Las Vegas, and says he’s running so that the dreams of Nevadans can endure and thrive beyond this generation and into the next. The 39 year old one term Attorney General’s announcement, kicked off a seven-day, statewide swing during…MORE

Sandoval, Heller at Odds Over Healthcare

If asked, Governor Brian Sandoval says he would urge Senator Dean Heller to support the bipartisan compromise ACA fix, the Alexander-Murray bill, which the CBO says would stabilize insurance markets, and cut the federal deficit by 3.8 billion dollars. His democratic challenger, Jacky Rosen, a member of the house “Problem Solvers Caucus,” is ready to…MORE

State Med Examiner Resigns, But Not Over Execution

The resignation of Nevada’s chief medical officer Dr. John DiMuro was not related to the upcoming execution. Di Muro had to sign off on an untried three drug protocal and did, then abruptly resigned the job Monday. It’s a position he’s held for just a few months. But Dr. DiMuro says in a document submitted…MORE

RTC Plans to Close The Intersection of Prater Way & Rock Boulevard

The Regional Transportation Commission plans to temporarily close the Prater Way/Rock Boulevard intersection for paving starting Thursday. Prater Way and Rock Boulevard northbound will close at 7 a.m., and Rock Boulevard southbound will close at 9 a.m. to allow morning commuters to pass through. The intersection is expected to reopen before the evening commute November…MORE

Food For Fines is Back at Washoe County Libraries

Food for Fines is Back. From now 11/1 through November 30th, patrons can bring cans or boxes of non-perishable food to all of the locations of the Washoe County Library System, and the Second Judicial District Court’s Law Library and Family Division Self Help Center, in lieu of overdue fines, to support efforts to combat…MORE

Eight Brush Fires Knocked Down Along 395

At least eight brush fires were knocked out Tuesday along Highway 395 near Parr Boulevard north of Reno. No cause of the fire outbreak has been determined. Six engines responded and for a time one traffic lane was shutdown. The first fire was reported after 11:30a, all burned on the east side of 395. RFD…MORE

Prescribed Burn Cancelled at D.L. Bliss State Park

The prescribed burn fire operation that was supposed to start today at D.L. Bliss State Park has been cancelled because of rainy weather and wet fuel conditions. Prescribed burns usually begin this time of year when the threat of fire spreading is low, but a storm that’s coming in has put that off for the…MORE