Nevada Republicans get together to review the legislative session Tuesday. The Republican Men’s Club will host Alexis and Ira Hansen, Jill Tolles, Lisa Krasner, Jim Wheeler and James Settlemeyer, all key leaders in the State Senate and Assembly. Doors open at the Atlantis at 11 am. Sign up at republicanmensclub.org.… MORE
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DUI Arrest After Fatal Crash on US 50
The Nevada Highway Patrol has made a DUI arrest in the wake of a fatal crash on US 50 at Round Hill. Two pickups were involved in the crash that happened about 7 a.m. Thursday. One of the drivers, was killed. The other driver has been arrested for suspicion of DUI and will be booked…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes a New Recruit For Their K-9 Team
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office got a new recruit for their K9 team, a Czech Shepard, thanks to a big donation from Lithia Reno Subaru’s “Share the Love” sales event.… MORE
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center Looking For Volunteers
If you’d like to volunteer your time, and you love Lake Tahoe, get involved with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s docent program. There’s three sessions to get you trained on the way.… MORE
Record Father’s Day Spending Expected This Year in Nevada
Dads across Nevada will be celebrated this week for Father’s Day. In Nevada, consumers are projected to spend a record $250.6 million on cards, books, electronics, tools and other dad-centric gifts, according to the Retail Association of Nevada. Nationwide spending this Father’s Day is projected to reach $15.9 billion, with 75.9 percent of Americans celebrating…… MORE
Eleven Rural Nevada Counties Getting Federal Funds to Expand Broadband Services
11 rural Nevada counties will receive federal funds to expand broadband service. Funds for Elko County will total more than 612 thousand over the next decade. All the funds go to the provider who bid on the contract, “Commnet.” The money is to help provide broadband to more than 12,800 homes and businesses across Nevada.…… MORE
Elizabeth Warren Gaining Support in Nevada, Biden Still Leading in Latest Poll
Former Vice President Joe Biden leads the latest Monmouth University Poll of Nevada. Out of 24 democratic candidates currently running, Biden has 36% support among registered Democrats. He is followed by Elizabeth Warren at 19% and Bernie Sanders has faded to just 13%. A dozen candidates earned less than 1% or were not named by…… MORE
Second Fire in a Week Started by Homeowner Illegally Burning Weeds
The Reno Fire Department is reminding people not to burn weeds within city limits after another fire is started by a homeowner burning weeds. Firefighters responded to a home in southwest Reno on the 2700 block of West Lakeridge Shores just before 5 pm yesterday. The home was briefly threatened by the fire although fire…… MORE
Landmark Bill Signings Today by Nevada’s Governor
Today, Governor Steve Sisolak will hold signing ceremonies in his Carson City office for several landmark bills from the 2019 legislative session. Senate Bill 135 empowers state workers to collectively bargain for the first time in Nevada history. Assembly Bill 456 raises the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2024, SB312 requires employers to…… MORE
Senator Cortez Masto Celebrates Pride Month
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined 46 Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution to recognize June 2019 as “LGBTQ Pride Month.” Introduced by Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, the resolution celebrates the significant contributions of LGBTQ individuals to American life, while also promising to continue fighting for an end to discrimination and injustice. Senator Cortez Masto…… MORE
