Tedra “Teddy” Cook, 7th grade teacher at Carson Middle School, is the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Mrs. Cook has been teaching at Carson Middle School since 2004. Also, Bridget Gordon, 21st Century Solutions Program coordinator at Carson High School, was recognized as the Classified Employee of the Year for the district. …… MORE
Police Investigating Early Morning Stabbing at Downtown Motel
Reno Police say one person was hospitalized early this morning after a stabbing at a local motel. The incident was reported just before 2am at the El Ray Motel on N. Arlington Avenue. Police say the stabbing stemmed from a fight between two people who knew each other, one person was stabbed in the back. There…… MORE
The Battle Over Yucca Mountain Heats up on Capitol Hill
Sen. Dean Heller strongly criticized Congressman John Shimkus’ draft nuclear waste storage legislation, the subject of a hearing set for today. Heller urged the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee chairman to work with him on a different approach. Heller says he is highly concerned the proposed legislation would not only significantly harm the state of…… MORE
Residents Fighting Housing Development Near Historical Site
Neighbors are fighting a proposed housing development at one of Reno’s historic sites. People who live near the “Caughlin (collin) Ranch House” on Mayberry Drive, want to stop a plan that calls for 25 town homes around the property. The site was donated to the city with the wish that the land around it would…… MORE
Reid-Gardner Generating Station Has Officially Closed
The last remaining coal-fired generating station in Southern Nevada has closed. NV Energy has operated the Reid-Gardner Generating Station in Moapa for the last five decades. Jennifer Taylor, executive director of the Clean Energy Project says the closure of the Reid-Gardner coal fired power plant is a testament to persistence and good policy. Leaders of…… MORE
Nevada Department of Transportation Recruiting Engineers
With a long list of projects to complete, N-Dot is actively recruiting to fill 64 engineering positions. Apparently finding qualified engineers is a challenge. NDOT is partnering with the University of Nevada, and UNLV to target engineering students and provides internships in areas like construction, surveying, materials testing, roadway and structural design, hydraulics, environmental, planning,…… MORE
Heller Says Nevada Knows Best When it Comes To Protecting Sage Grouse
Senator Dean Heller joined with Kentucky’s Rand Paul to reintroduced the Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act. They say it will restore power to states to manage endangered and threatened species found only within their borders. The bill also requires congressional approval before a species could be listed as endangered or threatened and, provides enhanced protection…… MORE
Plan to Build Ice Rink in South Reno Moves Forward
Washoe County Commissioners voted to move forward with a proposal to build an Olympic-sized ice skating rink in south Reno. The County approved negotiations to secure land for the rink at the South Reno Valleys Regional Sports Complex. The first phase should cost about $6 million, with the total project costing nearly $14 million.… MORE
Man Shot in Foot at Reno Apartment Complex
Reno Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in the area of Mill and Park Streets last night. Responding to a call of shots fired, officers found a man who had been shot in the foot. Police are investigating whether a second person may be involved or if the shooting was…… MORE
Legislature Votes on Hundreds of Bills Ahead of Deadline
The Nevada Legislature voted on over 200 bills last night ahead of a midnight deadline, and those that passed will now move on to their opposite chambers. Some of the bills approved include Senate Bill 144 which would extend voter registration deadlines, and allow people to register on election day. Senate bill 236 would allow…… MORE
