The Sparks Nugget is expanding with a new nearly 9,000 seat outdoor arena, and is staffing up. They’ll host a job fair May 1st in the Cascade Room from 1pm to 6pm. They are hiring property wide so they are filling a variety of positions. They say be ready to be interviewed, and dress for…… MORE
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Nevada Assembly Votes to Raise the Marriage Age
It was a bi-partisan vote in the state assembly to raise the marriage age. Currently 16 and 17 year olds can marry with parental approval, those under 16 can, with the approval of a parent and a judge. The bill raises the legal marriage age to 18, and was passed 32-8. Assemblywoman Shannon Billbray sponsored…… MORE
Washoe County School District Holding Student Safety Round Table Tonight
If you’re a parent of a student in the Washoe County School District then you’ll want to attend a meeting tonight that will focus on keeping children safe in our schools.… MORE
Reno Officials Open Time Capsule From 1872
Construction workers demolishing the Reno Masonic Temple downtown found a time capsule buried since 1872 in a cornerstone of the building. Local dignitaries came out for the opening of the capsule Tuesday to take a peek inside.… MORE
Congressman Mark Amodei Addresses a Joint Session of The Nevada Legislature
Congressman Mark Amodei says the immigration system is a mess because congressional leadership in both parties aren’t doing their jobs. He says there are plenty of bills to deal with these issues, and they never come to a vote.… MORE
Nevada Senate Votes in Favor of The “Trust Nevada Women Act”
The Nevada Senate voted 12-to-9 in favor of the Trust Nevada Women Act — SB179. The bill relaxes some of the informed consent rules prior to an abortion. It still requires doctors to disclose risks of abortion, but rather that requiring doctors to explain “emotional” implications, requires the physician to solicit any questions the patient…… MORE
The Shows Nevadan’s Love to Binge-Watch
Geek.com, a trending pop culture website, recently surveyed 1,500 Americans to discover the top binge-streaming TV trends and preferences across the US. As it turns out, Nevada has unique TV taste. While Game of Thrones was the No.1 favorite show nationwide , The Office was second and Ozark came in third, viewers in Nevada did…… MORE
Henderson Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison After Child Pornography Arrest
A Henderson man caught with more than 47 thousand images and videos of child pornography, has been sentenced to nine years in prison, and was ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution to victims. 40 year old Robert Surdel will also be required to register as a sex offender. Surdel pleaded guilty to one count of…… MORE
Mosquito Abatement Begins in The North Valley
Washoe County District Health Department will hold its first mosquito abatement this morning, targeting 1,000 acres from the North Valleys area to Washoe Lake. The larviciding is planned also for May through August and will be done by helicopter. They say this has no affect on people, fish, birds, or bees.… MORE
Gun Control Groups Coming After “Rogue Sheriffs” in Nevada
A national gun control organization claims the National Rifle Association is behind Nevada’s “Second Amendment sanctuary” drive. The Brady Campaign President Kris Brown says these Nevada county commissions and sheriffs have gone rogue and are endangering public safety by declaring they won’t enforce strict background checks. They’re asking for disclosure of all documents related to…… MORE
