MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO Jim Murren says President Trump’s immigration and budget proposals threaten to hurt the nation’s travel industry. Murren, speaking on CNBC says there is already anecdotal evidence the order is hurting travel to the U.S. but he says he has not seen any effect on Las Vegas or MGM yet. Murren…… MORE
Driver Crashes Into House on Plumas Street
A driver was hospitalized after an apparent medical episode led them to crash into a home. Police say shortly after 4 o’clock Wednesday, the driver went off the road and hit a home at Plumas and Mountain View. The family inside the house was not injured. A gas line was hit but quickly capped by…… MORE
Crews Knocked Down a Couple of Wildfires Wednesday
The Reno Fire Department were called to a brush fire near Cashill Blvd last night just after 7 o’clock. Crews found about an acre of grass and brush on fire with flames moving down the canyon towards homes. The fire was being pushed by approximately 25 mph down canyon winds. First arriving units found three…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Endangered Man
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a 49-year-old Sun Valley man. Detectives say Robert Edward Cook Jr. was last seen Tuesday between 3 and 4PM leaving his Sun Valley home wearing blue pants and black shirt. Cook is schizophrenic and has not had his medications in…… MORE
Sparks Will Collect Sandbags as Flood Risks Ease
City of Sparks has set up five sandbag drop-off locations for people to get rid of the sandbags leftover from this wet winter and spring. The city says it’s safe to drop-off sandbags because the Truckee River is now below flood status and flows are expected to continue to decrease. Drop them of at 855…… MORE
Heller Bill Addresses Nevada Doctor Shortage
Senator Dean Heller and Senator Bill Nelson of Florida introduced the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, a bipartisan bill designed to address the growing doctor shortage. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States will have a shortage of 34,600 to 88,000 physicians by 2025 and Nevada has been hit particularly hard;…… MORE
Reno, Vegas Among National Job Growth Leaders
Federal Jobs Data says Reno is one of the top areas in the country for job growth, and Las Vegas isn’t far behind. Dallas leads the way with 3.5% growth, Ocala Florida is at 3.4%, Reno job growth is also 3.4% and Las Vegas and Henderson report 3.4%. Jacksonville Florida and Ogden Utah saw jobs…… MORE
Carson Sheriff Looking For Runaway-Update Found Safe
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public in the search for a 17-year-old girl. Her family and friends haven’t heard from her since May 22nd. She is listed as a runaway, and may be endangered. Detectives say Autumn Rulapaugh is about 5’6″ and 160 pounds. She has blue eyes and brown…… MORE
Red Flag Warnings In Northern Nevada
National Weather Service in Reno has issued a red-flag warning for much of western Nevada due to windy conditions that will increase the threat of wildfires over the next few days. The warning effective at 3 p.m. Wednesday stretches from the California line near Reno to south of Hawthorne and as far north and east…… MORE
Sign Up Now For Veterans Guest House Golf
Still time to sign up for the Golfing For Heroes event, coming up Friday June 16th at Red Hawk Golf Resort. The event is a fundraiser for the Veterans Guest House, the home away from home for veterans receiving medical treatment in the Reno Sparks Area. Sign up for the tournament which includes lunch, a…… MORE
