The state is asking a judge to dismiss a suit filed by alcohol distributors, that could postpone the July 1 startup of recreational sales of marijuana in Nevada. Carson City District Judge James Wilson granted a temporary restraining order May 30 blocking the licensing of pot distributors, until he can hold a hearing on the…… MORE
Family Agrees to Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit
The family of Niko Smith, the man who died in a struggle with deputies at the Washoe County jail last year has agreed to a $75,000 settlement in their wrongful death suit against the county. The Washoe County Commission will now vote on whether to approve the payment to the family.… MORE
Legionnaires Disease Leads to Clean-up at Las Vegas Hotel
Two guests at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas have contracted a respiratory infection called “Legionnaires Disease.” The guest stayed at the hotel seperatley according to the Southern Nevada Health district in April and May. The Rio is now using chlorine at high temperatures to disinfect rooms and their water supply. Legionnaires disease…… MORE
Sparks Man Arrested, Accused of Threatening Neighbor With Gun
Sparks Police arrested a man Monday morning for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun. It happened on the 1000 block of 10th Street. Police met with a woman who told them she had been arguing with 41-year-old Cory Spear of Sparks, who pointed a handgun at her and threatened to kill her if she…… MORE
War on Mosquitoes Begins Again in Washoe County
The Washoe County Health District Vector-Borne Diseases Program will conduct the first seasonal helicopter “Larvi-ciding” application beginning in the early morning hours Wednesday, with subsequent applications planned for July, August and September. The larvi-ciding will cover about 3,100 acres in Washoe County from the North Valleys area, including Spanish Springs, to Washoe Lake. The product…… MORE
Nevada Star Nate Burleson Headlines at Gov’s Dinner
Nate Burleson, a Nevada Hall of Famer who went on to an 11-year NFL playing career, will be the keynote speaker at the 49th annual Governor’s Dinner, which will be held Friday, July 7th at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City. All proceeds from the Governor’s Dinner benefit student-athlete scholarships at the University of Nevada. …… MORE
Pembroke Drive Closed for Next Two Months
Pembroke Drive is closed to all traffic between the Rosewood Lakes Golf Course club house and Steamboat Creek. RTC says the closure is needed to safely reconstruct the intersection. The closure will last about two months and was timed to happen when nearby schools are not in session. Mira Loma Drive is available as an…… MORE
Drug, Weapons Bust At a Sparks Motel
A 24-year old man has been arrested after officers recovered a large amount of drugs, and stolen handguns from his motel room in Sparks. Evan Encoe was arrested at the Motel 6 on Victorian Avenue. Police say Encoe was in possession of methamphetamine, and an unidentified woman with him was carrying heroin and cash. Police…… MORE
Google is Hosting a Free Workshop in Reno
Without an online presence, small businesses are at a disadvantage. That’s why Google is hosting a free workshop to help them find customers online, and help customers find them. It’s this Friday 9am to 1130 at the Nevada Museum of Art at 160 West Liberty in Reno. Whitney Cox of Google says they’ll help you…… MORE
Expect Delays at a Popular Intersection Through June
The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin a road improvement project today, to install three turn pockets at the Pyramid Highway and Calle De La Plata intersection. Drivers should expect roadway shoulder closures and reduced speed limits at the intersection through June. Overnight lane closures will then take place weekdays through July as the intersection…… MORE
