The RTC is marking 16 years of providing a safe transportation choice to help people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly, with the FREE Safe RIDE program. Scheduled RTC transit services will be free Sunday, March 17 from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. They say the goal is to keep our roads and crosswalks safe for…… MORE
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St Patrick’s Day Brings in the Green
Nevadans will flock to restaurants and parties to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, enjoying green beer, corned beef, cabbage and other traditional holiday fare. The Retail Association of Nevada projects spending to reach $52.5 million, based on survey results from the National Retail Federation. The trade group estimates nationwide spending will reach $5.6 billion…… MORE
Nye County Puts Legislature “On Notice” Over Guns
Nye County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution opposing the passage of any Bill that restricts the rights of US Citizens as Protected by Section 11 of the Nevada Constitution ,and the Second Amendment of the Constitution. According to Brian Shoemake, of the Nevada Firearms Coalition, a “This resolution is to put the Nevada Legislature on…… MORE
Governor Stepping Up in Climate Change Fight
The Governor says the state is joining the U.S. Climate Alliance. Nevada will implement the standards of the Paris Climate Agreement, which was dropped by the Trump Administration. As the Governor has said before, he is not going to debate the reality of climate change and its impact, but they will address it. He says…… MORE
Former Senate Majority Leader Pleads Guilty, U.S. Attorney Says, “Democratic Process is Harmed”
Former Senate Majority Leader Kelvin Atkinson faces up to two years and nine months in federal prison, after his guilty plea to federal wire fraud charges. Atkinson resigned last week after admitting converting campaign funds for personal use. In court he admitted taking a quarter of a million dollars between 2010 and 2017. He used…… MORE
FiftyFifty Brewing Will be Anchor Tenant For The Reno Public Market
FiftyFifty Brewing Co based in Truckee has been announced as the anchor tenant for the Reno Public Market, with a grand opening planned sometime next year.… MORE
Carson City School District Hosting Robot Showcase This Saturday
The Carson City School District is looking for businesses in the engineering and tech industry to be part of their Robot showcase this Saturday.… MORE
Hot Prowl Suspect Caught After Losing Shoes in The Mud
Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies were able to track down a hot prowl burglary suspect Sunday in Sun Valley thanks to a lost pair of the suspect’s shoes, and some alert residents. Deputies responded to the report of a burglary on Dickton Circle just south of 2nd Avenue. Footprints in the wet ground led them to…… MORE
Nevada Governor Releases Statement Following the Release of the President’s 2020 Budget
Governor Steve Sisolak released a statement on President Trump’s inclusion of $116 million in his proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the Department of Energy to restart the licensing process for Yucca Mountain. Says the Governor, “President Trump’s request to restart the process for turning Yucca Mountain into a nuclear waste dump is yet another…… MORE
Barrick, Newmont Strike Deal For Joint Goldmining Operation
America’s two biggest gold mining companies apparently have a deal. Barrick and Newmont are merghing their Nevada assets. They’ll create the worlds single largest gold mining operation. Barrick is dropping its 18 billion dollar hostile takeover bid, that Newmont rejected. Instead the companies signed an agreement to create a joint venture for their operations in…… MORE
