The state will consider an initiative to automatically register residents to vote when they apply for or renew a Nevada license or identification card. The proposal submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office is backed by the group Nevadans for Modern and Secure Elections. The initiative has been described as a way to increase the…… MORE
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High Court Rejects Solar Initiative
It looks like a referendum on the states solar policies won’t be on the November ballot. The State Supreme Court has disqualified the initiative that would have restored net metering at more favorable rates to solar customers and the rooftop solar industry. The court unanimously ruled that the “Description of effect,” in the initiative, which…… MORE
Earthquake Shakes The Truckee Meadows
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck between Reno and Susanville last night, shaking some residents in the Truckee Meadows. The first temblor, the largest of the group, struck at about 9:55 last night. That was 3-and-a-half minutes later by a pair of 4.4 shakers. An aftershock of 2.8 hit about 15 minutes after the first jolt.…… MORE
Fires North of Reno Closer to Containment
The Virginia Mountains Complex has grown another 10 percent to 59,727 acres, according to the latest fire update. But containment jumped from 41 percent to 68 percent. The Tule Fie that menaced Sutcliffe grew about 6000 acres since Wednesday morning to 36,142. The Anderson Fire north of Red Rock is 16,284 acres and now 25…… MORE
Motorcyclist Killed in I-80 Crash
A motorcyclist died after a crash on Interstate 80 Wednesday afternoon. Nevada Highway Patrol public information officer Duncan Dauber said the rider died shortly before 7:00 Wednesday evening; the crash was reported around 2:00 that afternoon. Troopers say a commercial truck lost part of its load, leading two drivers to crash. The motorcycle rider then…… MORE
Sparks Police Make Arrest in Arson Case
Sparks police have made an arrest in a string of commercial building fires, that occurred throughout the day of July 30th. Andre Rosario was arrested Wednesday on five charges of 1st degree arson, and one count of third degree arson. Bail set at 105 thousand dollars,… MORE
Atty. General Laxalt Files Sage Grouse Suit
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt has filed a new suit, he says will protect Nevadan’s from federal sage grouse land-use restrictions. Laxalt claims the BLM blatantly disregarded Nevada experts and stakeholders, and failed to consider impacts. Laxalt says he remains dedicated to protecting the interests of Nevada. Last October Laxalt joined a suit on behalf…… MORE
Nevadans Split on Education Savings Accounts
Nearly half of Nevada voters support the state’s controversial Education Savings Accounts, according to a new poll. Support goes up to two thirds among the wealthier voters surveyed, according to Rassmussen Reports. 48% of voters favor ESA’s 37% are opposed. Among people with incomes over 200 thousand dollars support rises to 69%. ESA’s would provide…… MORE
Mosquito Abatement Begins in Truckee Meadows
The Washoe County Health District Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Program will started its third scheduled mosquito abatement operation Thursday. Helicopter applications of larvacides and insect fogging will be applied to 850 acres of wetlands in Lemmon Valley, Red Hawk, Rosewood Lakes, Butler Ranch, South Meadows, Damonte Ranch and Washoe Valley. So far no local mosquitoes have tested…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Lewdness Suspect
Reno Police are searching for a man suspected of open and gross lewdness with a minor. A 16 year old girl told police she was sitting on a bench near the river at Oxbow Park around 2:00 pm, Sunday July 31st. The girl told police a man she doesn’t know approached her and started talking to…… MORE
