Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding drivers, the new “Move over” law takes effect July 1st. It means whenever possible, to move over a lane to give N-dot crews rroom to safely work, similar to the requirements involving police, ambulances, or firetrucks. NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon says this law will give our NDOT employees an…… MORE
McConnell Defends Heller Against Ad Campaign by GOP
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is complaining to the White House, about ads attacking Nevada Senator Dean Heller, over Heller’s opposition to the Senate Health bill. He reportedly told Reice Priebus that the seven figure ad buy will make it harder to pass the bill, and willl hurt Heller’s re-election prospects. He reportedly called the…… MORE
United Blood Services Needs July 4th Donations
United Blood Services is issuing a call for donations in advance of the July 4th weekend. They say they need at least 1,000 donations by July 4th to keep up with pateint needs. They say all blood types are needed, especially O-Negative blood, that’s the universal blood donor type. Volunteer blood donors must be at…… MORE
River Danger Warnings Unheeded?
They keep warning about the dangers of the Truckee River, but many people refuse to listen. Reno Firefighters have pulled 38 people from the river so far this year. That’s a record breaking pace. Last year it was 17 at this time. Four people have lost their lives in the river between Verdi and Mustang.…… MORE
Reminder: Fireworks are Illegal in Nevada
They’re a Fourth of July tradition, but local firefighters and police want to urge you to not be tempted to light, or even possess your own fireworks. If you’re caught with illegal fireworks, the kind that send things flying in the air, you can count on being cited and maybe arrested. Even the so called…… MORE
Local High School Music Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct
The Reno Police Department arrested and charged a Damonte Ranch High School music instructor for sexual contact between a school employee and a 16 year old female student. This investigation started June 15th. RPD’s Tim Broadway says they received a tip from Washoe County School Police that led investigators to 28 year old Lewis Steptoe,…… MORE
District Looking For a Site For The New Sun Valley Middle School
The Washoe County School District is looking for the best location for a new Sun Valley Middle School, and apparently the best choice so far is some BLM land on the north side of the area. Trustee Dr. Angie Taylor says on of the goals is to reduce the number of Sun Vally kids who…… MORE
Regulations Approved: Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin July 1st
Emergency regulations that will pave the way for the first legal recreational sale of marijuana have been approved by the Nevada Tax Commission. The regulations covering advertising, packaging and labeling were approved Monday. And regulations were approved permitting businesses licensed under the medical program to begin sales this Saturday July 1st. Up to 37 dual…… MORE
Dept of Wildlife Relocating Bear Found Sitting in a Northwest Reno Yard
Nevada Department of Wildlife is relocating a wayward bear, who was found and tranquilized in Northwest Reno. The two year old bear was found sitting in a yard on Butterfly Drive off North McCarran Sunday. The plan is to release the bear today in the Thomas Creek area. All the usual bear aversion methods will…… MORE
Reno Firefighters Make Quick Work of a Brush Fire Near Parr Bouleavard
Reno firefighters quickly put out a brush fire near Parr Boulevard in north Reno. The fire burned near some homes just south of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Flames were reported shortly before 4PM Monday, but the flames were knocked out in about an hour.… MORE
