Governor Steve Sisolak hailed the latest Nevada jobs report that showed the unemployment rate declining to 4.3%. Nevada has the fastest growing private sector in the nation and the Governor says, “Nevada’s economy remains encouraging as small business employment reaches a new record high.” The Department of Employment and Training reports, initial claims for unemployment…… MORE
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Hazmat Situation Turns Out to be a False Alarm
Emergency crews went to a possible Hazmat situation at the Silver Legacy. But it was not a Hazmat situation. Turns out the material that was feared to possibly be toxic was likely degraded paper. The call came in around 1:30 p.m., Thursday. Reno Fire Battalion Chief Mark Winkelman says four people were exposed to a…… MORE
Idlewild Park Train Ready to Roll
The City of Reno will start running the train at Idlewild Park Saturday, just in time for Washoe County School District’s spring break. The train is a nostalgic ride that highlights the most scenic parts of Idlewild Park. The train will run daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, through Sunday, April 7th.…… MORE
Lyon County Commission Rejects Gun Background Check Law
Lyon County Nevada Commissioners have passed a resolution that will discourage the sheriff from enforcing Nevada new gun background check law. The resolution passed unanimously says, among other things, that the county opposes any gun regulation that exceeds federal gun laws, and that it has the authority to bar any funds from being spent to…… MORE
AP Report: Martinez-Guzman Killed For Methamphetamine
The suspected motive for Wilbur Martinez Guzman’s wave of robbery and murder in Gardnerville and South Reno was the need for money to buy drugs, specifically methamphetamine, according to a Grand Jury transcript obtained by the Associated Press. Reno Detective Stefanie Brady testified Martinez Guzman referred to himself as an “Idiot,” who after initially giggling…… MORE
Reno Officer in Stable Condition After Officer-Involved Shooting
A trespassing call at a South Meadows McDonalds Wednesday morning led to an officer involved shooting in South Reno. Reno Police were called to the fast food restaurant around 9am, for a man who was asked to leave, but refused. The man was uncooperative with police, and a chase led to the foot path behind…… MORE
Students From Around the Country in Reno For the Future Farmers of America State Convention
600 students are in Reno from states around the US this week attending the Nevada FFA State Convention. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino stopped into Sparks Florist Warehouse to talk with the future farmers, who were getting a lesson on floriculture.… MORE
Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto Delivers an Address to a Joint Session of The Nevada Legislature
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is the latest federal representative to deliver an address to a joint session of the Nevada Legislature. Cortez Masto says we are all so lucky to call ourselves Nevadan’s. She called on the legislature to help deal with prescription drug costs and protect access to health care.… MORE
Lyon County Considering Resolution in Support of The Second Amendment
Lyon County commissioners consider a resolution expressing support for the Second Amendment Thursday, in reaction to the background check law, passed by the legislature, and signed by the Governor. Among other things the resolution states county commissioners may decide not to expend resources enforcing the law, and could direct the Sheriff not to enforce it,…… MORE
Nevada Health Rankings Released
Every year, the 17 counties in Nevada are ranked by several health factors. John Packham of the UNR School of Medicine says it’s a snapshot for health and what is driving those health outcomes both good and bad. The presentation of the new numbers showed Nevada coming in sixth on the list of health outcomes…… MORE
