The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is supportive of a proposed 3 percent pay increase for teachers pushed by Governor Steve Sisolak, but it’s going require another look or two at the budget.… MORE
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Neon is Now Nevada’s Official State Element
Silver was designated Nevada’s official state metal in 1977. As of Monday, we now have an official state element.… MORE
Strip Clubs on The Agenda Today at The Reno City Council
Regulations for strip clubs are on the Reno City Council agenda Wednesday. Some of the proposals include barring alcohol sales at clubs in redevelopment zones, regulating signage, and forcing clubs considered improperly zoned out of downtown into industrial areas. Separate rooms for private “Lap Dances” could be banned, and the minimum age for dancers could…… MORE
Reno Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Domestic Dispute
Reno Police have arrested a man for attempted murder as part of a domestic dispute. 24-year-old Ivan Biondi is charged with attempted murder, domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment. Detectives are not revealing information about who the victim is or that person’s condition, but police say the apparent intent was to kill the victim.…… MORE
Brothel Owners Concerned About Workers, As Opponent Seeks Names
Mustang Ranch operators are concerned about a public records request placed with several counties for information about every independent contractor working in area brothels over the last ten years. This records request was made by anti-brothel activist Jason Guinasso and, if granted, would release the legal names, dates of employment, and the name of the…… MORE
Few Marijuana Problems for Law Enforcement During “420” Weekend
You may have heard about the stepped up marijuana enforcement during the so called “4-20″ weekend.” Reno Police made six arrests during that special enforcement, that happened during what many call the unofficial celebration of marijuana. Only two of the arrests were specifically related to marijuana. 66 stops were made and 31 citations given during…… MORE
State of Nevada Prepares to Sue Opioid Manufacturers
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office and the State have entered into contract negotiations with the Nevada-based law office of Eglet Prince, to address Nevada’s opioid epidemic. Outside counsel will be retained to assist in the investigation and litigation of the manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of opioids that have caused or contributed to Nevada’s opioid…… MORE
RTC Hosting Public Meeting to Discuss Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements
RTC has a major improvements planned for Sun Valley Boulevard, and they’re hosting a meeting this week to hear from you on the $50 million dollar project.… MORE
Free Smoke Alarms Being Installed This Weekend Thanks to The Northern Nevada Chapter of The Red Cross
About 300 free smoke alarms are being installed in Reno Saturday, thanks to donors and volunteers of the Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross.… MORE
Lyon is One of The Fastest Growing Counties in The Country
Lyon is the fastest growing county in Nevada and one of the fastest growing in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures. The county that stretches from Fernley in the north to the California border at its south end grew by 3.5 percent from 2017 to 2018. Washoe County grew by 1.8 percent in…… MORE
