River conditions are expected to be “Extreme” for the upcoming Reno River fest. Even as the city warns residents and visitors to avoid getting too close to the Truckee, the River Fest will go on as scheduled Mothers Day Weekend, May 13th and 14th in Wingfield Park. City of Reno’s Matt Brown says the safety…… MORE
Carson City Offers Meningitis Vaccines
Under a new requirement, the meningococcal vaccine will be required for all Nevada seventh graders or new students entering school in grades 7-12. The requirement takes effect beginning July 1st. Carson City Health and Human Services will be available every Thursday from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:30 p.m., no appointment needed, walk ins are welcome.…… MORE
Improved Nevada Tax Revenue Has Legislature Excited
With Nevada’s “Economic Forum” projecting 96 million dollars more in revenue that their previous projection. The scramble to spend that money is on. Governor Sandoval would like the bulk of it directed to K-12 education, democrats in the legislature are O.K. with that, but also want to expand mental health and job training. Maybe the…… MORE
Accused Pill Mill Doctor Will Be in a Reno Courtroom Today
Lawyers for a Reno doctor accused of being involved in an illegal pill ring says U.S. prosecutors have reneged on a deal to allow his release after being jailed more than a year without bail. Prosecutors say Dr. Robert Rand’s lawyers are misrepresenting the negotiations ahead of his July 25 trial. The two sides go…… MORE
Expect Delays Through The Fall at USA Parkway
The Nevada Department of Transportation begins works on a new roundabout, an integral portion of USA Parkway, this week in Silver Springs. Work is moving along quickly on the extension, and the project that’s starting will cause some delays through the fall, and see roadway speed limits reduced to 25 miles an hour in some…… MORE
Senate Joint Resolution Would Require Legislators to Meet Annually
Senate Joint Resolution 11 looks to change the Nevada’s biennial sessions of the legislature into annual ones. Senator Joyce Woodhouse, one of the bill’s sponsor, said the current system is outdated. Because SJR 11 would change the state constitution, it would need to pass this session and in 2019. It would then head to voters in…… MORE
More Fire Cameras Being Installed on Mt Rose
More fire cameras are being installed atop Mt Rose, to watch for outbreaks. The Nevada Seismology Lab says this will fill some of the holes in their network of fire camera’s, and adds a spinning 360 view, as well as the ability to zoom in on any fire starts. There are currently 25 cameras in…… MORE
Eldorado Partners Completes Casino Purchase
Eldorado Partners has completed their purchase of Isle of Capri casinos. This adds another dozen properties to Eldorado’s collection, and now spreads the company known for it’s downtown Reno properties across ten states. Gary Carano, the Eldorado Chairman calls it a significant growth milestone.… MORE
“The Eddy” Opens in Reno
“The Eddy,” Reno’s first container park and beer garden is open on the south side of the Truckee River at 16 South Sierra. The Eddy is built from “up-cycled” shipping containers, and the idea is to create a family friendly, pet’s welcome venue with foodtrucks, bars, and local artwork. The official grand opening celebration is…… MORE
Joining Forces Campaign Currently Underway
The Joining Forces campaign for May is underway, with multiple agencies on the lookout for impaired drivers and motorcycle riders through Sunday. If you go out, and you plan to drink, bring a designated driver, or take a taxi or Uber, which will cost you lots less than a drunk driving ticket. And the same…… MORE
