Senator Catherine Cortez Masto cosponsored legislation led by Senators Michael Bennet of Colorado and Tim Kaine of Virginia, to create Medicare-X, a public plan that would offer low-cost health insurance choices and create more competition in the marketplace. The Medicare-X Choice Act would build on the Medicare framework to establish a public insurance plan offered…… MORE
KBUL 98.1’s J.J. Christy Visits Devastated Sonoma Neighborhood
J.J. Christy, from our sister station KBUL 98.1, took a truck full of donated goods from Reno to Sonoma County Wednesday. While there, he posted a video to KBUL’s Facebook page showing the devastation. The video is captioned: “I was allowed by local law enforcement in Sonoma County and National Guard to make a brief…… MORE
Enjoy Wolf Pack Hoops, Help Fire Victims
Proceeds from the Wolf Pack basketball teams exhibition game with Grand Canyon University of Phoenix, will benefit northern California fire victims. A waiver has been granted to play the extra exhibition game in the interest of disaster relief and more than a dozen games have been scheduled by Division One schools. Tickets are only 5…… MORE
It’s Medicare “Open Enrollment” Time
Medicare “Open Enrollment” is upon us. It’s the time of year to make changes in your medicare coverage. You may also add supplemental coverage, like Medicare Advantage or Senior Care Plus. Chris Gourlet of Senior Care Plus says even if you like the coverage you have now, it’s worth looking at what the latest offerings…… MORE
National Wildlife Federation Predicts More Fires
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation predicts more megafires more often as the result of climate change, unhealthy forest conditions and a lack of adequate federal money to manage forests. Wildfires have burned 8.5 million acres nationwide this year and are on track to cost the federal government $2.5 billion to fight. Judythe…… MORE
“Harvest Train” Rides Back For Another Weekend
The Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts its second weekend of Harvest Train Saturday and Sunday, with steam train rides, a pumpkin patch, craft fair and food trucks. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Last weekend, more than 500 people turned out for the festivities. The museum is at…… MORE
Governor’s Race Gets New Contender
Another contender for Governor has declared her intentions. Clark County commissioner, and former state legislator Chris Guinchigliani will face a fellow county commissioner, Steve Sisolak for the democratic nomination. She called Sisolak a “Good guy” and a friend, but says she’s the better qualified candidate. She says her priorities will be education, mental health and…… MORE
Governor Sandoval on Another Trade Mission
Governor Brian Sandoval is on his second trade mission to the European Union. The Governor delivered the key-note address for Nevada Day at the Warsaw School of Economics, and met with the Polish President to discuss several new agreements between the Silver State and the Central European nation focusing on education and technological innovation. Agreements…… MORE
Local Woman Arrested For Over $20,000 in Welfare Fraud
35 year old Nichole Marie Ferrel of Reno, pleaded guilty to welfare fraud, a category “E” felony, for obtaining welfare benefits for which she was not eligible. The fraud was committed between March 2014 and December 2016. Ferrel submitted applications for food stamps, omitting the fact that she was living with the father of two…… MORE
Chase Bank Opens Branch in Reno
Chase bank opened its first branch in Reno at the Galena Shopping Center Wednesday. The bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening. As new members of Reno’s business community, Chase also joined the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce. Chase plans to continue to add more branches in Reno and Lake Tahoe within the next…… MORE
