More than half of Nevada remains in some form of a drought. That is according to the latest Drought Monitor map. Most of Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, is in an extreme to exceptional drought. Most of Northern Nevada, including Reno, is considered abnormally dry, while other parts of the region, like Fernley, are in…… MORE
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Reno City Council Approves Tax Increment Financing For Grand Sierra Resort’s Expansion
(Reno, NV) — The city of Reno will allow tax increment financing for the Grand Sierra Resort’s massive expansion project. That’s after the Reno City Council approved a motion on Wednesday. The tax increment financing will reduce some property taxes that the expansion will generate and allow them to be reinvested into the project. The…… MORE
3 Boys Rescued From Home in Fernley, Man Arrested
(Fernley, NV) — A man is behind bars on suspicion of kidnapping and other crimes after three boys were rescued from a home in Fernley. Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies initially received a call reporting threats at about 8:15 Tuesday night. Then, a minor called 911, reporting he and two other boys were being held captive…… MORE
Person Accused of Tracking Mayor Hillary Schieve Wants to Stay Anonymous
(Reno, NV) — The person accused of illegally tracking Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve’s car is asking to remain anonymous. The person is taking their bid to keep their identity hidden to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court could decide whether the person has a right under the First Amendment to stay anonymous. Last month, the…… MORE
City of Reno Considering 16-Million Dollars in Budget Cuts
(Reno, NV) — The city of Reno is considering 16-million dollars in cuts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. Potential cuts were discussed on Monday, after the Reno City Council heard a presentation on the proposed budget. Officials are currently calling for freezing 20 city positions, eliminating money for the contingency and capital funds and…… MORE
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Appoints New Fire Chief
(Reno, NV) — Richard Edwards is close to becoming the new chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The district’s Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously appointed Edwards as chief on Monday. He has been serving as the Fire Chief and Deputy Director of Emergency Services for the City of Stockton, California since 2020. He…… MORE
Man Arrested, Charged After Standoff in Downtown Reno
(Reno, NV) — A man is behind bars and faces several charges after a standoff with police in Downtown Reno. The man was arrested on Saturday afternoon, following the standoff that lasted several hours. Police say the man, identified as 27-year old Blue Jansma, pointed a gun at multiple people then ran into a nearby…… MORE
Suspect Peacefully Exits Apartment After Shooting in Sparks
(Sparks, NV) — A suspect is behind bars in connection with a shooting near Victorian Square in Sparks. The suspect was arrested on Sunday morning, after peacefully exiting an apartment complex and surrendering to police. The shooting happened at about three o’clock Sunday morning, after officers were called about a fight involving several people. Members…… MORE
Nevada Expected to Need $191M in Budget Cuts
(Carson City, NV) — The Nevada legislature is expected to be in need of 191-million dollars in budget cuts due to a projected revenue shortfall. That is according to an Economic Forum projection released on Thursday. State fiscal analysts blame it on decreasing tourism and spending, higher than expected inflation, and slowing growth in both…… MORE
Man Shot to Death in Front of Silver Legacy Casino
(Reno, NV) — A man is dead after a shooting in front of the Silver Legacy Resort Hotel and Casino in Downtown Reno. The shooting happened just before eight o’clock Thursday night. The suspect is still on the loose. Police say it was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.… MORE
