Walk MS – Reno/Sparks 2017

  Join Walk MS and Cumulus Media to help raise funds and awareness for those living with MS. Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. It’s why Walk MS matters so much. And it’s why you matter so much. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to…MORE

Embattled Senator Dean Heller’s Challenger Could Be Rep. Dina Titus

Nevada’s 1st U.S. House District Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, said she is considering running for the U.S. Senate in 2018 against incumbent Republican Sen. Dean Heller. Titus, speaking Thursday on Nevada Newsmakers, cited Nevada voter registration numbers that favor Democrats as a factor that would be in her favor if she decided to run.…MORE

Check On Your County’s Health Ranking

The health report for Nevada’s 17 counties has been released.  Each was judged on the health of their residents. The rankings are designed to help county leaders identify health problems, and seek solutions.  The report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation highlighted Nevada counties in “Health Outcomes,” and “Health Factor.” “Outcomes,” takes into account things such as…MORE

Governor, Heller Join to Fight Yucca Mountain

Governor Sandoval and Senator Dean Heller are ready to do battle with the Trump administration over Yucca Mountain.  After meeting with Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Sandoval called a meeting with Robert Halstead, Executive Director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects to discuss immediate actions the State should take against the potential storage of high-level…MORE

Suspect Charged in a Series of Vehicle Burglaries

A Sparks woman faces nearly two dozen charges for burglary and related crimes, as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries. 36 year old Charlotte Marie Hodges, was arrested February 16th for burglary and attempted burglary. Since then many more charges have since been filed. Hodges is a suspect in burglaries…MORE

Escaped Inmate Back Behind Bars

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has captured a man who escaped from a minimum security prison facility Tuesday. 49-year-old Martin Joseph was captured late yesterday morning, after he allegedly stole a Carson City Public Works truck and crashed it on Jacks Valley Road. He ran but was caught by deputies, and “Carson Now” reports, he was…MORE

Expect Detours on U.S. 50 East of Fallon

The Nevada Department of Transportation says a traffic detour will be in place on U.S. 50 east of Fallon beginning as early as 10 this morning, as NDOT installs additional drainage culverts to help protect against flood damage during local flood mitigation efforts. Construction will go on for about one week. During that time, U.S.…MORE

Nevada Ranks Low in Financial Literacy

A new Wallet Hub report ranks Nevada among the bottom of the pack for financial literacy. The report ranked Nevada 42nd among the states and the District of Columbia, or 10th lowest in the country, for financial literacy.  WalletHub gave Nevada low marks on a range of topics, including the share of adults who spend…MORE

Help Find Those Snow Covered Fire Hydrants

While all the snow has been a boon to ski resorts, it’s a headache for firefighters. Fire hydrants are buried in the snow, and when there’s a house fire, they can’t spare the ten minutes or more it takes to locate them and dig them out. North Lake Tahoe Fire is hoping people will step…MORE

Motorcyclist Killed in Washoe Valley Crash

A motorcyclist traveling north on Eastlake Boulevard was killed yesterday after an accident involving a motor home. After striking the motor home, she hit the guard rail and was ejected into Washoe lake. The ID of the woman on the motorcycle has not been released. The driver of the motor home was not injured.MORE