Families are heading to stores to stock up on electronics, clothes, school supplies and more. The Retail Association of Nevada estimates that back-to-school shoppers will spend $385.4 million on new clothes, backpacks and school supplies to gear up for the new academic year. The Retail Association projects $270.6 million in Nevada will be spent shopping…… MORE
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Take a Free Ride to Hot August Nights on RTC
It’s another “Don’t Drive, Arrive” event. The RTC of Washoe County will provide free transportation on its RAPID Lincoln Line, Route 11, RAPID Virginia Line and Route 1 services starting Wednesday, through Saturday, August 10, from 5:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. each day, and all day on Sunday, August 11, in support of Hot August…… MORE
Organizers Take a Look Back at The History of Hot August Nights
Nevada Historical Society recently featured several of the founders of Hot August Nights, who spoke about the origins of the event, and how it got its name. The show starts tomorrow.… MORE
Two Hazmat Situations Close Interstate 80
There were two hazmat situations Sunday on Interstate 80 in eastern Nevada. The first was near Emigrant Pass in Eureka County about 20 miles west of Carlin involving two tractor-trailer rigs. One rig hit the back of tractor-trailer with sulfuric acid and breached the tank, causing a spill on the road. Both drivers were taken…… MORE
Washoe County Man Arrested After DUI Crash
A pedestrian was taken to to the hospital Saturday night with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a suspected drunken driver. 38-year-old Alexis Anastassatos was booked into the Washoe County jail on charges of felony DUI causing substantial injury and failure to use due care. He remained in jail Sunday morning. Police said the 50-year-old…… MORE
Suspect Killed in Standoff in Carson City
A suspect involved in a hostage situation was killed after a lengthy standoff with Carson City Deputies. It started on Edmonds Drive in Carson City around 4 p.m. on Saturday, when a man barricaded himself in a home with a baby as a hostage. Ten minutes before 9 p.m., Sheriff Kenny Furlong says the man’s…… MORE
Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Sun Valley
A fire reported Saturday morning about 1:30 has destroyed a mobile home on Chocolate Drive in Sun Valley. According to T M F P D, crews aggressively attacked the fire to keep it from spreading. A ruptured gas line and fallen power line added to the crews challenges. The Northern Nevada Chapter of the American…… MORE
Joining Forces Campaign Will Focus on Pedestrian Safety
A Joining Forces safety campaign will target unsafe pedestrians, and drivers being unsafe around pedestrians starting today through Aug. 16. The Nevada Highway Patrol says they want to urge pedestrians and drivers to be aware of each other at all time. The NHP and participating law enforcement agencies will cite pedestrians and drivers who violate…… MORE
Nevada GOP Consider Canceling Presidential Primary, Anointing Trump
The Las Vegas Sun is reporting, there may not be an actual republican presidential primary in Nevada. The state central committee is working on a rule that would create an alternative presidential preference poll to use when an incumbent republican is running for re-election, and allow committee members to distribute the delegates if they decide…… MORE
NDOT Hiring For The Winter Season
NDOT is looking ahead and preparing to keep state roads clear when winter snow flies. They’re hiring temporary highway maintenance workers, including snow plow operators.… MORE
