A Carson City District judge has has ruled that alcohol distributors can be the only recreational marijuana distributors in the State of Nevada. Judge James Wilson is siding with independent alcohol distributors in their case against the Nevada Department of Taxation. The state Taxation Department is now barred from issuing marijuana distribution licenses to anyone…… MORE
Health Groups, Patients, and Doctors Discuss Health Care Repeal in Reno
Patients, doctors, hospitals and leading national organizations are joining together in Reno to highlight concerns about health care repeal proposals being discussed in Congress. The groups—which include AARP, the American Cancer Society Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Northern Nevada HOPES and others- are urging lawmakers to “Protect Patients First,” and will address…… MORE
Good Progress on the Evans Fire Burning Near Cold Springs
Firefighters are making good progress on the Evans Fire, which was reported Monday, at 8:43p.m. Sierra Front says due to better mapping, the size of the fire is now reported as 168 acres. All open flames have been knocked down, and all forward progression stopped. The fire is 25% contained at this time. The fire…… MORE
Pricey Mountain Bikes Stolen From Carson City Event
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects responsible for the theft of several high dollar mountain bikes from participants of “EPIC RIDES” in Carson City June 16-18 2017. Three suspects were observed on a surveillance video at 900 South Carson Street in a gray Ford Expedition with…… MORE
Arrest Made in Sparks Hit and Run
Sparks Police have arrested a driver accused of hitting a motorcyclist and then leaving the scene. The crash between a pickup and a motorcyclist happened Monday in the 700 block of Spice Island Drive. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital. Information about his condition has not been released, but his injuries were initially considered…… MORE
Wildland Fires Keeping Firefighters Busy
Several fire agencies, including Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Pyramid Lake Volunteer Fire Department are currently battling a lightning-sparked wildfire burning east of Nixon in the Hollywood Road area. Chief Charlie Moore with TMFPD says the Hollywood Fire, burning on BLM land, quickly grew to 300 acres. Fire crews are battling a wildfire near…… MORE
July 1st Start of Recreational Pot Hangs on Judges Decision
Carson City Judge James Wilson will issue a ruling Tuesday June 20th on whether the state has the authority to issue marijuana distribution licenses to anyone besides existing alcohol wholesalers. In the voter approved initiative, their role was to serve as the middleman between growers and retailers. But they were slow to apply for licenses, and the…… MORE
Garson Fire Now 50% Contained, Evacuations Ended
The Garson fire, which broke out Sunday, was 50% contained by Monday afternoon, and no longer threatens a handful of of homes in the Quilici Ranch Road area. Reno Fire Chief Dave Cochran says hand crews continue building fire lines. NV Energy says power has been restored to the 3,000 customers who were without power…… MORE
No “Medicaid For All” in Nevada
Governor Brian Sandoval has vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to open Medicaid to all residents. The Democratic-led state legislature passed a bill earlier this month that would have allowed anyone to purchase a Medicaid-like policy, regardless of their income. The bill called for the state to create the Nevada…… MORE
Two Dead in Stead Shooting
Two people have been found dead in the 10000 block of Purple Sage Drive near Stead Boulevard. Police responded to reports of shots fired around 12:30 a.m. this morning. They say they have all parties involved and there is no threat to the community. There are no road closures, but it is still an active…… MORE
