It’s not particularly surprising that Democrats continue to out register republicans for the next election. But it is surprising that more people who registered last month were “non partisan” than republican. In August, 5,300 Nevadan’s registered as democrats, 4,355 registered “Non Partisan” and 3,583 signed up as republicans. Republicans have 48 hundred more voters than…… MORE
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Fire in The Ruby Mountains Was Caused by Someone Using a Chainsaw
A fire that has burned more than 5 square miles in eastern Nevada’s Ruby Mountains was started by someone cutting wood with a chain saw. The fire has been burning since Monday afternoon near the Elko- Eureka County line. 385 fire fighters are working on it. No homes or structures have been lost, but some…… MORE
Armed Standoff in Lyon County End Peacefully
Lyon County deputies arrested a man, ending a standoff that lasted for hours Thursday morning. It started when the man pulled a gun on another person inside the home on Trubode Lane. That other person was able to escape, so the gunman was alone during the standoff. Just before 10am, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office…… MORE
The RTC Wants Your Input on Their Affordable Housing Study
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is conducting an Affordable Housing Study, and they’d like to hear from you. They’ll be at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center Thursday looking for input on affordable housing, specifically near transit routes. The public meeting is from 4 until 6pm at 925 Riverside Drive in Reno. If…… MORE
Woman Killed in Fatal Crash on Interstate 80 at Gold Ranch Identified
One person is dead after a deadly rollover crash on the ramp from eastbound Interstate 80 to Gold Ranch early Thursday morning. NHP says 27-year-old Briana Martin of Sparks was ejected from the vehicle. A man in the vehicle suffered only minor injuries. They suspect impairment may have been a factor in the crash. The…… MORE
Need A Passport? Reno Post Office Can Help
Need a passport or passport card? A Passport Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, September 8, at Reno Main Post Office, 2000 Vassar St. The Passport Fair will offer customers one-stop shopping for passports, passport photos and passport cards. No appointment is needed; customers will be assisted on a first-come,…… MORE
RSAR Says Home Prices Are Leveling Off, But Still Up Over Last Year
The Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors released its August 2019 report on existing home sales in Reno, Sparks and Fernley, including median sales price. The report listed the median sales price for an existing single-family residence in Reno-Sparks in August at $399,000; an 8 percent increase from August 2018 and a 2 percent decrease from July.…… MORE
Schedule Changing at Rifle Range
There’s a schedule change at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, starting September 10th. The daytime hours are changing to Tuesday thru Friday, from 5:30pm to 7pm, as darkness begins to come earlier. Sundays the range will be open from 7am to 7pm. The City says they regret any inconvenience caused by the temporary…… MORE
Reno Mayor Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Housing
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve hosted a town hall focused on housing at Renown Medical Center last night. Schieve says that most people want affordable housing but the problem is that most don’t want it in their neighborhoods. Several topics related to housing were discussed including student loan debt, low wages, a shrinking labor workforce and…… MORE
Lightning Sparks Multiple Fires Around Northern Nevada
Crews are currently on scene of a fire burning in the area of Jacks Valley Elementary School. The Jacks Valley Fire has burned more than five acres, and crews say it is more than 60-percent contained, with full containment expected today. Due to winds an advisory is being issued for the area of Clear Creek…… MORE
