Washoe County Commissioners approved an agreement with the Sheriff’s Office to establish an e-commerce zone. During the last session of the Legislature, AB 297 created a requirement that at least one e-commerce zone be established. This zone is intended to serve as a place where the sales of personal property initiated on the Internet can…… MORE
It’s Only a Test. A National EAS Test
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission , will conduct a mandatory nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System Wednesday, Sept. 27th at 11:20 am . The test will assess the readiness for distribution of the national level test message, as well as verify its delivery. The EAS test…… MORE
Ski Season is Coming Soon, Resorts Are Hiring
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is now accepting applications for all positions for the 2017-18 winter season. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at skirose.com. Wages begin at $11.50 per hour for all positions, representing a 39 percent increase over the standard $8.25 an hour mandated minimum wage in Nevada. The resort is seeking energetic, enthusiastic…… MORE
Fun and Fundraiser For Kids With Autism
Andelin Family Farm is having their annual Pumpkins for Autism fundraiser September 29 & 30 where a portion of all pumpkin sales goes to the Autism Coalition of Nevada. The pumpkin patch is open 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday September 29th & 30th, at 8100 Pyramid Way. They have lots of activities for…… MORE
Gov’s Opioid Task Force Meets
Governor Brian Sandoval opened the latest meeting of his Opioid State Action Accountability Taskforce in Carson City, saying almost every family in Nevada has personally experienced the scourge of addiction. The group talked over several grants including those funding Naloxone, a drug that counteracts opioids, to save the lives of those who’ve overdosed. The task…… MORE
Burglary Suspect Sought in Stateline Area
(KOH) – Officials with the Douglas County Sheriff’s office say they’ve identified Peter Quillian as a person of interest in connection with a series of burglaries in the lower Kingsbury area in Stateline, Nevada. If you have any information about Quillian, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 782-5126.… MORE
Two Local Teens Win State Fire Poster Contest
(KOH) – The Nevada State Fire Marshal has announced the winners of the 2017 Fire Prevention Week poster contest. Local winners were Ashley Figuera from Carson in the high school category, and Chase Carpenter from DePoali Middle School in Reno in the middle school category. They both will receive a plaque and their artwork will be…… MORE
2 Female Inmates Escape Jean Conservation Camp, One Sentenced in Lyon County
(KOH) – Two female inmates walked away from the Jean Conservation Camp south of Las Vegas Friday night. One of them, 33-year-old Krystle Holm, was sentenced two weeks ago in Lyon County and was serving a year-and-a-half to 5 years for burglary. She’s white, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds with green eyes, dark blond hair…… MORE
Reno Releases Secret “Undercover” Report on Adult Businesses
Reno City Manager Sabra Newby has decided to release the investigative report on adult businesses in Reno: She says in the interest of full transparency, she’s decided to waive the attorney-client/work-product privilege on the adult businesses report, prepared for the City Attorney’s Office in anticipation of future litigation. She adds, as City Manager, she feels…… MORE
Wheeler Elevated to Assembly Leadership Post
Assemblyman Jim Wheeler has been chosen by his fellow republicans to be Assembly minority leader. Wheeler has represented Douglas County in Assembly District 39 since 2013. He replaces former Assemblyman Paul Anderson. Anderson resigned his District 13 seat last week to become deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.… MORE
