A construction crew working in the area of Nevada and William streets in Carson City severed a 4 inch gas line around 2pm Thursday, causing a gas leak that’s prompted an evacuation for a couple of hours. Homes and businesses near North Nevada Street, Sophia, and parts of Curry Street, including a day care center,…… MORE
State Pays Out Legal Fees to Tribes
The state of Nevada and two counties have agreed to pay $60,000 in legal fees to two tribes that won a federal court battle over Native American voting rights. Washoe and Mineral counties also agreed to work with the Pyramid Lake and Walker River Paiute tribes to improve access to early voting sites on their…… MORE
Governor Rejects Repeal And Replace
In an interview with “Nevada Independent,” Governor Brian Sandoval has made clear he will not support any GOP efforts to roll back the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, which has helped more than 300,000 Nevadans access health care.… MORE
Pro LGBTQ Bills Pass NV Assembly
The Nevada Assembly passed two pro “LGBTQ” bills, AB 99 and AJR 2. Both bills were sponsored by Assemblyman Nelson Araujo. He says, “No Nevadan, adult or child, should be discriminated against or punished because of who they are, or who they love.” He says these bills ensure our state laws reflect our state’s cultural…… MORE
Amodei Disappointed In Congress Over ACA Bill
Congressman Mark Amodei says in his latest newsletter “Obamacare,” is broken, but he is also says he is incredibly disappointed that the house has failed to have any meaningful committee hearings on, Repeal and Replace. He says this denies Governors, health care professionals, and others to explain, on the record, what this means for the…… MORE
Washoe Teachers Fear Layoffs, Budget Shortfall Looms
Rumors about layoffs of Washoe County School District teachers, forced Superintendent Traci Davis to put out a statement Thursday morning, saying the District is facing a significant budget shortfall, and admitting difficult decisions have to be made. But Davis says those decisions have not yet been made. The district is considering larger class sizes to…… MORE
Governor Requests Federal Help For February Floods
Governor Brian Sandoval has made another request for a disaster declaration, this time for the flooding that occured in February. He’s written to the President, and has asked for assistance from the Army Corps of Engineers for help specific to Lemmon Valley. February floods also left damage in Douglas County, Elko County and Carson City,…… MORE
Tahoe Fire Captain Sentenced For Child Porn
A former South Lake Tahoe Fire captain gets ten years in prison for transporting child pornography. Mark Wygant, 46, pleaded guilty as part of an agreement for a shorter sentence. Wygant left his job in February 2015, after FBI agents and local police arrested him, accusing him of secretly filming a 12- or 13-year-old girl…… MORE
Smash and Grab Burglary Arrests
Reno Police have been dealing with multiple window smash burglaries since January 21st, many in the North West Reno area including the Viewcrest Shopping center in the 3600 Block of Kings Row. Victim businesses reported having their front door windows smashed and multiple bar and restaurant supplies taken, including cash drawers and electronics. Video surveillance…… MORE
Scam Alert: Fake Rodeo “Fundraisers”
There’s a fundraising scam underway, that misuses the Reno Rodeo Foundation name. Foundation Executive Director Clara Andriola says fundraising calls are being made, and the Foundation doesn’t raise funds that way. They accept donations only through their secure website or in efforts like the Denim Drive. They say they are working with law enforcement to…… MORE
