The Nevada Senate passed legislation to allow neighborhoods to work together to establish community “solar gardens” to provide low-cost, clean renewable energy to multiple subscribers, efforts that have encouraged solar power development in other parts of the country. The bipartisan vote, sends the legislation to the Nevada Assembly. Clean energy advocates urged the Assembly to…… MORE
Bishop Gorman Coach Cleared, Back at Work
After being cleared of domestic violence charges, Bishop Gorman football coach Kenny Sanchez is back at work. The school ended the suspension of it’s state champion coach. Sanchez was suspended in April pending the outcome of his trial. His accuser, a former girlfriend, recanted her charges.… MORE
Street Vibrations Spring Rally Rolling Into Reno This Weekend
The Street Vibrations Spring Rally is roaring back into town this weekend, closing South Virginia through Sunday to make room for all the vendors, food trucks, 24 live bands, and visitors. It’s a three day party that brings bikes and bikers from all over the country into the biggest little city. For that reason, Reno…… MORE
Congressman Amodei Plans to Run For Another Term in The House
He flirted with running for statewide office, but Congressman Mark Amodei has decided instead to run for another term in the house. Amodei considered running for Attorney General or another statewide office but decided, spending a lot of time in southern Nevada, while trying to keep up with serving his northern Nevada constituents at the…… MORE
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Man Dies at Washoe County Jail
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of a man who died during a struggle with deputies at Washoe County Jail. The suit accuses the deputies of using excessive force, lacking adequate training, and denying the 35-year-old man proper medical care. It’s the second suit filed in connection with a two-year spike…… MORE
Girl Falls to Her Death While Hiking Near Emerald Bay
A 14-year-old girl died Wednesday in a fall, while hiking near Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the girl falling about 50 feet at about 12:06 p.m. near the Vikingsholm Trail. An off-duty law enforcement officer who was in the area began cardiopulmonary resuscitation prior to medical…… MORE
Body Found on River Bank, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found on the bank of the Truckee River near the Mustang Exit. Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Harmon said someone was walking in the area today and found the body. No other details are available about the body, or the cause or manner of death.… MORE
Three Placer County Correctional Officers Arrested
Three Placer County Correctional officers have been arrested. Sgt. Megan Yaws, Deputy Robert Madden and Correctional Officer Jeffrey Villanueva are facing charges in connection with the excessive use force against inmates at the jail in Auburn. Deputy Madden is charged with four counts and Correctional Officer Villanueva is charged with three counts of assault. Both…… MORE
Nevada’s Latest Gaming Numbers Released
Nevada gaming revenue was up almost 1.2 percent in April compared with the same month a year ago. The Gaming Control Board says casinos won more than $876.1 million, with Las Vegas Strip casinos raked in more than half of that revenue. Winning was down in Reno 4.8 percent, to nearly $47.7 million, and at…… MORE
Great Reno Balloon Race License Plates Now Available
Want to add a little color to your car and support for the Great Reno Balloon Race? Do it with a new Balloon Race Nevada license plate. Executive Director Pete Copeland says for every license plate sold, the non-profit organization will get some funds. He says their goal is to keep the event free for…… MORE
