Legislative auditors say poor bookkeeping and a lack of oversight of the legal marijuana industry suggest the state is losing potential tax revenue. Auditors found that data from many cultivators’ and dispensaries’ tax returns didn’t match with inventory tracking data, according to a report in the Las Vegas Review Journal. The audit report said that…… MORE
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Bill Would Eliminate The Statute of Limitations For Sexual Assault Cases Involving DNA
Republican Assemblywoman Lisa Krassner was joined at the state capital by attorney Gloria Allred, to support AB 142. That’s Krassner’s bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for the prosecution of sexual assault where there is DNA evidence. The bill also stipulates that existing law provides there is no time limitation for prosecution against…… MORE
Carson City Parks And Recreation Will Begin Demolition at Ross Gold Park
Carson City Parks and Recreation will begin demolition on the existing playground and picnic shelter at Ross Gold Park the week of March 25th. The playground is over 25 years old and does not meet current playground safety guidelines. These two areas will be fenced off during the demolition work and the public is being…… MORE
Bill Would Limit The Number of Bills a Legislator Can Introduce Each Session
A bill that would put a cap on the number of bills a legislator can introduce has been introduced by Republican Assemblywoman Robin Titus of Wellington. The idea is to cut back the total number of pieces of legislation the Assembly and Senate have to deal with each session. She says there are so many…… MORE
Alleged Wire Thieves Busted
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Reno couple on multiple charges, after a rash of wire thefts from power poles in the North Valleys. The investigation began March 5th, when a Sheriff’s deputy noticed damage to utility poles along North Virginia Street between North Red Rock Road and White Lake Parkway. These poles had…… MORE
Reno’s Eldorado and Caesar’s Considering a Merger?
Reuters is reporting Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are exploring a merger. Talk of a deal follows comments from major Caesars investor Carl Icahn, who has been pushing Caesars to sell. Reportedly Caesars has been providing information to Eldorado, which has yet to make any binding offers, according to sources. Caesars includes the Harrah’s and…… MORE
Reno Airport Can Get You to Des Moines to See the Pack
Reno-Tahoe International Airport congratulates Eric Musselman and the Wolf Pack men’s basketball team on their selection to the NCAA Tournament. They are ready to assist fans who want to follow the Wolf Pack with a wide array of flight options to Des Moines, Iowa. While RNO does not currently offer non-stop flights directly to Des…… MORE
Wildlife Advocates Counter-Suing an Off-Road Racing Group Over The Sage Grouse
Wildlife advocates are counter suing an off-road racing group who is trying to move their annual rally back to June, which is birthing season for the endangered bird.… MORE
Overnight Ramp Closures Begin Tonight at I-80 and USA Parkway
Overnight ramp and lane closures will begin March 18 at the interchange of Interstate 80 and USA Parkway as the Nevada Department of Transportation widens ramps and installs a permanent traffic signal for enhanced traffic safety and flow. Ramp closures will take place at the I-80 and USA Parkway interchange from 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Monday…… MORE
Search Continues For Kayaker Reported Missing Sunday
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team will resume the search for 17-year-old Sunny Dicarrillo starting at 8am this morning. Authorities say he was reported missing Sunday. Reno Police found his kayak in Silver Lake around 2 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call 334-COPS.… MORE
