Both houses of the Nevada Legislature have approved the Equal Rights Amendment. The Assembly passed it today, the bill still has to go back to the Senate after a technical amendment was added. The Resolution does not require the Governor to sign it, but Brian Sandoval has indicated he favored the bills passage. The ERA…… MORE
Flood Advisory for East and West Walker Rivers
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a flood advisory through Tuesday for areas along the East and West Walkers rivers. Water is being released from the Bridgeport Reservoir and Topaz Lake starting today, resulting in heavy flows on the rivers. Minor flooding is likely to occur along East Walker Road downstream of the…… MORE
Injured Hiker Rescued Near Sand Harbor
The Washoe County Sheriff’s office says an injured hiker has been found near Bonsai Point, on Lake Tahoe’s northeast shore. A spokesman says a man and woman attempted to hike down to the shore from State Route 28 when the man began experiencing health problems. He has been taken to a hospital for evaluation…… MORE
Suspect arrested in connection with toddler death
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has named a suspect in the death of a two-year-old girl. They say 26 year old Eric Buhl was already in their custody after being arrested in connection with the discovery of a live pipe bomb found at the home where 2 year old Coahuyana Hernandez had been found unresponsive…… MORE
Saudi “Foreign Agent” Legislator Resigns Day Job
A state lawmaker, who is also a registered foreign agent for Saudi Arabia, is quitting her job at a consulting firm, “Organized Karma.” Assemblywoman Shannon Billbray-Axelrod was one of four foreign agents working on behalf of the Saudi Kingdom to oppose a federal law that allows U.S. victims of terror attacks, like the 9-11 attacks…… MORE
Crews Break Ground on Damonte Ranch High Expansion
Thanks to the passage of WC-1, Damonte Ranch High School has broken ground on the first construction project for the Washoe County School district. Dignitaries, local politicians, and members of the school board were all on hand for the celebration. 22 additional classrooms are planned.… MORE
Douglas County Says No to Legal Pot
The Douglas County Planning Commission votes to ban the sale of marijuana throughout the county. It’s just approved zoning change prohibits “marijuana establishments.” That position will now be considered by the Douglas county commission. Even medical marijuana dispensaries are banned in Douglas County. Gardnerville Record-Courier reports the zoning amendment bars growing, testing, manufacturing or selling.… MORE
New “Welcome to Nevada” Signs Being Installed
If you’re traveling into the Silver State from Utah, Oregon, Idaho, or California, the Nevada Department of Transportation hopes you won’t miss the new “Welcome to Nevada” signs they’re installing this week. The first one was put in at the California Nevada border south of Minden on Highway 88 on Wednesday. They were designed by…… MORE
Bill Aims to Ban Weapons From Libraries
Nevada Democrats are proposing giving library managers authority to enforce weapons bans at their facilities. State senators on a judicial panel voted 4-3 along party lines Thursday to advance Senate Bill 115. The proposal would prohibit firearms, explosive devices, knives, clubs and paint guns from public libraries, without the governing board giving written permission. Michelle…… MORE
Frozen Pizzas Sold in Nevada Under Recall
More than 21,000 pounds of frozen pizzas are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination. RBR Meat Company Inc. recalled its Marketside supreme frozen pizza. The pizzas were sold at select Walmart stores and are labeled as “Marketside Extra Large Supreme Pizza,” with lot code 20547. The pizzas were shipped to Walmart distribution centers in…… MORE
