Vitalant of Northern Nevada is dealing with a shortage of donated blood. They like to have a four day supply, but have about a one day supply. During the month of May Vitalant is giving each donor a ten-dollar Fandango gift card. Webb says they are aiming to collect 900 donations by Memorial Day. Appointments…… MORE
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Retail Association Expecting a Record Graduation Season
School is out for summer and students from universities, colleges and high schools across Nevada are prepared to make the walk to receive their diplomas. To celebrate, consumers in the Silver State will spend an estimated $86.8 million, according to projections by the Retail Association of Nevada. Bryan Wachter, Senior Vice President of RAN says…… MORE
Nevada Attorney General Warning of Door-to-Door DNA Scam
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warns Nevadans to be wary of a door-to-door medical billing scam targeting Nevadans at their homes. Individuals are visiting residents at their homes, and offering DNA swab tests purportedly to help the resident find out whether they’re risk for cancer or other diseases. The scammer may request the person’s…… MORE
The Famous Basque Fry Will Return
Morning in Nevada PAC and the American Conservative Union will partner in hosting the inaugural CPAC West this summer in Northern Nevada. The two-day event, inspired by ACU’s annual Conservative Political Action Conference, will incorporate the 5th Annual Basque Fry, which will be held on Saturday, September 14th in Gardnerville, as well as a conference…… MORE
Stuff-a-Bus For Seniors Donation Drive Thursday And Friday in Reno
The Stuff a Bus for Seniors Donation with RTC is Thursday and Friday at the Sam’s Club in Reno, and they need lots of donations.… MORE
Nevada is The Fourth State to Ban The “Gay Panic” Defense
Someone being gay or trans is no longer a legitimate defense for killing them in Nevada. The state is the fourth to ban the Gay Panic or Trans Panic defense in court.… MORE
Lawyers For Accused Murderer Attempting to Get The Charges Dismissed
Lawyers for accused killer Wilbur Martinez-Guzman were back in court, arguing for a dismissal of charges. The illegal immigrant from El Salvador is accused of killing a Reno Couple, and two other people in Douglas County in January. The defense is trying to suppress numerous confessions, and have argued that it is not proper for…… MORE
Idaho Poachers Arrested in Nevada
An Idaho man was arrested, and another turned himself in, after the Elko County District Attorney’s Office filed 27 combined charges stemming from the illegal killing of two mature mule deer bucks near Jackpot in the northeast corner of Nevada. The case began after concerned sportsmen called the Operation Game Thief (OGT) hotline. Arrest warrants…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating Pedestrian Death
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a pedestrian Sunday night. The crash was reported about 10PM. A pedestrian wearing dark clothes was walking in the travel lane in Elko County about 16 miles east of Wells. He was hit by the driver of a Ford truck. Preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian was…… MORE
Douglas County Authorities Investigating Rash of Vehicle Burglaries
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of car burglaries. Apparently cars were randomly burglarized between Friday and early Monday, in the Lake Tahoe area. The Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public, don’t leave anything of value in your vehicle when parked in public parking lots, trail heads and Tahoe Beach access points…… MORE
