There no legal reason commercial Marijuana lounges or special events couldn’t be created in Nevada, according to an opinion by the Legislative Counsel Bureau, as long as the marijuana is being used legally. State Senator Tick Segerblom says the letter he received from the bureau means local government could license pot lounges if they want to.… MORE
DogFest Walk ‘N Roll Reno!
DogFest Walk ‘n Roll Reno! DogFest Walk ‘N Roll Reno is coming to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park on Saturday, September 23rd 9AM – Noon! Co-hosted by Canine Companions for Independence and the University of Nevada, Reno’s Center for Student Engagement, this family- and dog-friendly event is both a fundraiser for Canine Companions and an…… MORE
Nevada May Limit Reptile Trapping, Sales
Nevada may put limits on the trapping of reptiles. The latest figures say nearly half a million of them have been collected and removed from the state over the last 30 years. All states that border Nevada prohibit the commercial exploitation of reptiles, Nevada is unrestricted.… MORE
More Nevada Guard Members Helping Storm Victims
Eight members of the Nevada Air National Guard are headed off to support Hurricane Irma relief. Members of the 152nd Airlift Wing flew out of the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno for Meridian, Mississippi. They will provide video downlinks for RC-26 aircraft, a manned reconnaissance plane for damage assessment and search-and-rescue operations. Guard officials…… MORE
New NDOT Project Begins Today on South McCarran
The Nevada Department of Transportation is beginning a new project on South McCarran today near Mayberry.… MORE
Help The School District Name Their New Elementary School
The Washoe County School Naming Committee decided to shortlist 10 semi-finalist names for the new elementary school planned for South Meadows. The names will be considered at the next meeting of the committee on Wednesday, October 4, at the WCSD Administration Building. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend…… MORE
Two Large Commercial Burglaries Under Investigation
Washoe County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating two large commercial burglaries that took place between Wednesday night and Friday morning, at construction sites in different parts of the county. The first is believed to have occurred sometime between 8:00 p.m. September 6th and 1:00 a.m. on September 7 at a site near the intersection of Hawco…… MORE
Sparks Man Convicted of Robbery, Faces a Possible 25 Years Behind Bars
A Sparks man was convicted of charges he robbed a Sun Valley convenience store at gunpoint last January. Prosecutors with the Washoe County District Attorney’s office say 38-year-old Kalum Marcell Fortune was convicted on robbery and burglary charges following a week-long trial. He had been charged with robbing the B and T market on January…… MORE
Alpine County Sherrif’s Office Looking For Missing Woman
The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman reported missing Thursday at Heenan Lake, near California 89 in Alpine County. Meale Thoeung was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, brown cowboy boots and a multi-colored baseball hat that has the word CALI on it and…… MORE
Number of Local Events Planned to Honor The Victims of 9/11
There are a number of events happening around the region honoring the victim’s of 9/11. The Silver Legacy is holding a ‘Patriot’s Day’ Memorial at noon between the buffet and cafe on the mezzanine. You’re encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. There’s also the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance hosted by the…… MORE
