A proposed subdivision in south Reno has been unanimously approved by the Washoe County Planning Commission. The 56-house subdivision would be built on Geiger Grade Road near Shadow Hills Drive. Developers still have to meet the terms of the approval before construction can begin. The subdivision has faced plenty of criticism as residents in the…… MORE
Democrats Proposing Minimum Wage Increase
Democratic state lawmakers are proposing Nevada workers earning the hourly minimum wage get a raise over the next five years. Senate Bill 106 would increase the minimum wage by 75 cents each year until employers who offer health insurance pay workers at least $11 an hour and those who do not offer it pay $12…… MORE
Geiger Grade Reduced to Single Lane Traffic
Geiger Grade has been reduced to a single lane with a traffic flagger just below the Virginia City Highlands to repair roadside and guardrail erosion following the heavy rainfall. Single lane traffic with a pilot car is anticipated to be in place through the end of the week.… MORE
Officer-Involved Shooting in Reno
One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting on West 2nd Street, between Stevenson and Ralston. Reno Police officers originally responded to the area on the report of two men engaged in a fight, shortly before 4:30 Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers ordered a man holding a knife to drop it. He did not comply…… MORE
Seeliger Elementary School Closed Today
Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City is closed today due to electrical issues, according to the Carson City School District. The district had no comment on the closure, but school is expected to resume at Seeliger on Wednesday.… MORE
NV’s First African-American Assembly Speaker
Nevada has its first ever African-American assembly speaker. He is Jason Frierson, a democrat from District 8 in Las Vegas. Frierson calls it an historic moment that sends a message that Nevada embraces all who are committed to serving. Both the Senate and the Assembly are led by black lawmakers.… MORE
Nevada Ranks High in Home Break-ins
Nevada ranks ahead of only the states of New Mexico and Mississippi when it comes to home break-ins. With more than 773 burglaries per 100 thousand residents, Nevada has more than three times the number of break-ins the best state, New York, has per capita. The statistics are from the FBI.… MORE
Well Owners Hold Demonstration
People who own wells demonstrated before the Nevada Legislature convened, to protest proposed measures to regulate domestic wells that will be considered during the session. One measure would give the state engineer authority to limit domestic well use to a half-acre foot, instead of the two-acre feet under existing law, in distressed groundwater basins. Some…… MORE
Fernley Man Sentenced After Chase
A Fernley man has been sentenced to at least 56 months in prison, after leading deputies on a chase, then tried to ram them with his car. 39-year-old Jeremy Random was sentenced for “Eluding,” Assault on a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured in Downtown Crash
Reno Police Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on West 4th street. Police say it happened just before 2:30 this morning in front of the Gold Dust West Casino. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Alcohol does not seem to be a factor.… MORE
