The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board approved 16 companies for $46 million in tax abatements. They’re required as part of that agreement, to create 1,432 jobs at an hourly wage of $31.83 in the next two years. That figure is expected to grow to 2,442 in five years. Additionally, these companies will make…… MORE
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State Financial Picture Gets Strong Ratings
The State of Nevada got nice ratings upgrades on its general obligation limited-tax bonds from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services, and S&P Global Ratings. All three major rating agencies have returned Nevada to a “Stable Outlook,” reaffirming the State’s highest credit ratings in history. This ratings upgrade is key indicator that Nevada’s economic recovery from…… MORE
WCSD Trustees Will Question Competence of Jeff Church
The Washoe County Board of Trustees is questioning the competence of one of it’s members, Jeff Church. The board plans to discuss possible action against Church for alleged misconduct at next Tuesday meeting. The discussion on Church’s competence is set for 4pm. According to board documents is not honoring a commitment to follow board policies.…… MORE
Walmart Hosting Nationwide Wellness Day, Walk in Vaccines
Walmart is hosting an immunization event at stores nationwide. This Saturday September 25th, Walmart’s quarterly Wellness Day will be an immunization event in more than 4,700 pharmacies across the country, including stores in Northern Nevada. Customers can walk-in to receive a variety of immunizations. From 10am to 2pm, the Covid vaccine is available, along with…… MORE
Laxalt Could Be Forced to Testify in Trial of Giuliani Associate
Politico is reporting, prosecutors plan to call former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt , who is challenging Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, to testify in the upcoming criminal trial of Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani who became a central figure in the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump. Laxalt’s campaign received two $5,000 donations,…… MORE
Marijuana Grow Busted in Douglas County
A marijuana grow has been busted in Douglas County. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, the grow was taking place on 22 acres of tribal land. A search Monday found 60-thousand plants growing in about 160 hoop houses. At least one person was arrested. Growing marijuana is illegal on federal land and the DEA says…… MORE
Sparks Man Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography
Detectives arrested a Sparks man for possession of child pornography and a probation violation. 22-year-old Shane Lynch is a Tier II sex offender, sentenced for possession of child pornography in December of 2020. He is a registered sex offender and was on probation when he was arrested. Sparks Police detectives with the Northern Nevada Internet…… MORE
Fatal Crash Under Investigation in Sparks
Multiple agencies responded to single vehicle traffic crash on Sparks Blvd just north of Prater Way last night. Officers arrived on scene to find a box truck that had crashed into a brick wall with the driver still inside. Sparks Fire and REMSA attempted life saving measures but later pronounced the unidentified man dead. Officers…… MORE
Washoe County School District Holding a Hiring Fair This Weekend
The Washoe County School District needs to fill several key positions, so they’re hosting a job fair Saturday.… MORE
Dean Heller Makes it Official And Joins The Race For Governor
Former Senator Dean Heller is in the Governor’s race. He hasn’t had much to say about the Covid pandemic until now, but says he is against mask and vaccine mandates, even as Nevada averages 778 new cases and 16 deaths per day to Covid. Heller did say at his announcement, he knows who the President…… MORE
