It’s going to be a busy week as Nevada lawmakers approach their first strict deadline. The Democratic-controlled statehouse must move all bills through committees by the end of Friday or put them out of contention. Several top issues have yet to be added to the Legislature’s schedule and are on the verge of dying, including…… MORE
Group of Veterans Welcomed Home After Honor Flight
A group of about 30 war veterans have returned home to Reno after touring our nation’s capital. It was part of the Nevada Honor Flight program that takes veterans to the memorials built in their honor. More than a 100 people welcomed them back at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The veterans who Washington DC this…… MORE
One Person Killed in Rollover Accident on Interstate 80
One person was killed after a rollover crash on Interstate 80 last night. The crash happened just before 7 o’clock on westbound Interstate 80 near the Patrick exit. The driver lost control of his SUV, and rolled over after hitting the barrier. He was transported to a local hospital where he died. Officials are still…… MORE
SR-207 Kingsbury Grade Reopens
After being closed for a little more than 24 hours, Kingsbury Grade has reopened to traffic with no restrictions. The road was closed Friday afternoon as NDOT and contractor Q&D Construction removed loose trees and earth from a roadside slope to help reduce rock and mud fall onto the highway. Rockfall mitigation experts used air…… MORE
Reno Mayor Will Run For Re-election
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told students at the University of Nevada Reynolds School of Journalism, she will run for re-election next year. The mayor has drawn a challenger, downtown casino executive Jeff Siri also announced his intention to get into the race earlier the same week.… MORE
Sparks Police Arrest Man For Felony Drunk Driving
(KOH) – A 23-year-old man who lost control of his vehicle was arrested for felony drunk driving shortly after midnight Saturday morning. Sparks police say Ismael Rios-Salas was driving westbound on Greenbrae Drive when he failed to make a turn onto Rock Blvd. and wound up in the yard of a home on Prospect Avenue. Nobody…… MORE
Alcohol Servers In Nevada May Have To Complete Training
(KOH) – Senator Julia Ratti of Sparks, along with Las Vegas Democrat Mark Manendo have introduced legislation that would make all bouncers, bartenders and wait staff in Nevada take a training course to better identify the condition of their patrons. Current law does not apply to counties with fewer than 100,000 residents, effectively meaning no alcohol-service…… MORE
Update: Kingsbury Grade Reopened After Rockslide
Reopened Saturday Afternoon. Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) will remain closed indefinitely on the Carson Valley side as the N-DOT continues safety evaluation and removal of major rockfall. The highway was closed early Friday afternoon as NDOT and contractor Q&D Construction removed loose trees and earth from a roadside slope to help reduce rock and…… MORE
Remembrance Ceremony For WWI in Fernley
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services, in partnership with the Nevada Veterans Coalition, will host a “Remembrance Ceremony” at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nevada on Saturday, April 8th at 11:00 AM. The event will mark a significant milestone by remembering the 100th Anniversary of the United States entry into World War…… MORE
State of Emergency Douglas County
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential of flooding associated with spring runoff and for stormy conditions this weekend. The declaration has been submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to expedite mitigation efforts as well as speed up the delivery…… MORE
