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Nevada Attorney General Filing Another Lawsuit

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is filing another federal lawsuit. This time he’s challenging the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. Laxalt claims the rule will will lead some employees to be reclassified as hourly workers, with the potential of reduced hours and pay. The complaint urges the court to prevent the implementation of the…MORE

Pilot Killed in Northern California Crash

A pilot was killed and another hurt after ejecting from a U2 spy plane shortly before it crashed in Northern California. The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Beale Air Force Base on a training mission around 9 a.m. Tuesday. The Air Force did not release the pilots’ names or any information about the…MORE

Debate Planned For Nevada’s U.S. Senate Race

There will be a debate in Nevada’s hot U-S Senate race. Former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican Congressman Joe Heck will debate Friday, Oct. 14. The statewide broadcast will be co-hosted by KLAS TV in Las Vegas and Univision. The race is expected to be pivotal in determining which party controls the…MORE

Another Company is Moving to Reno

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada has announced Capstak, Inc., a web-based market network for commercial real estate, has chosen Reno for its corporate headquarters.  Capstak provides an online meeting place for commercial real estate professionals to find deals, source capital, and identify business partners and commercial real estate service providers. Capstak will bring…MORE

Support Growing For WC-1

A new poll says Washoe County Voters are changing their minds, and are now backing the sales tax increase to fund school construction. The poll says 55% are now in favor of WC-1. The same Virginia based pollsters found only 45% support in a survey they did in March.MORE

Details Released For Tim Kaine Visit

Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, the democratic vice presidential candidate, will be in Reno Thursday. Kaine will appear at the University of Nevada,Student Services Building at 82 UNR Way. Doors open at 9AM for the 11AM public appearance. Details at hillaryclinton.com.MORE

El Dorado Buying More Properties

Eldorado resorts is going on a buying spree. They’ve agreed to purchase Isle of Capri Casinos for 1.7 billion dollars in cash and stock. That will add 13 resorts to the Eldorado portfolio, giving them 20 properties in ten states. Eldorado recently bought out it’s partners in the Silver Legacy and bought Circus Circus in…MORE

Woman Sentenced in Gruesome Neglect Case

A Douglas County woman faces up to six years in prison for neglect, causing the death of her 93-year-old grandmother, whose feet were gnawed by rodents before she died in her trash-filled, urine soaked home. Jamie Dawn Lummus was sentenced to 28 to 72 months for the death of Nola Moder.  Lummus had cared for…MORE

Governor Announces a Year of STEM

Governor Brian Sandoval visited Sparks High School yesterday to sign a Proclamation declaring this school year, the Year of STEM education in Nevada. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Year of STEM is a statewide initiative that will be spearheaded by the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. Governor…MORE

Owens River Fire Burns Over 6,000 Acres

Crews remain on scene of the Owens River Fire burning north of the Owens River Road near Clark Canyon. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is estimated to have burned 6,000 acres and is currently 10% contained. The Mono County Health Department has issued a stage 2 air pollution health advisory. Crews are…MORE