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Governor Elect Steve Sisolak Will Deliver His First State of The State Address January 16

Nevada Governor-elect Steve Sisolak will deliver his first State of the State address at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 in the Assembly Chambers of the Nevada Legislature. Press Secretary Grigsby Crawford says it’s an opportunity to detail policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session as well as his vision for Nevada. Viewers will be able…MORE

Native Artifacts Discussion in Carson City Thursday

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City is hosting a public workshop to get comments on proposed regulations related to treatment and repatriation of objects and human remains from known Native American burial sites on private property. The changes include state permitting procedures, consultation with tribes, and return of remains and grave goods to tribes.…MORE

Washoe County Cracking Down on Sun Valley Dump Nuisance

The Washoe County Commission declared illegal dumping in Sun Valley a public nuisance. Commissioners passed a resolution after hearing complaints about illegal dumping, on a private parcel on Quartz Avenue in Sun Valley. The illegal dumping includes junk vehicles, debris and other property. The public nuisance was determined to exist on the property and a…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Shooting on University Terrace

The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting at University Terrace and West Street. It happened just before 7:30 last night. Police say the victim was parked in an alley when the shooter drove up and opened fire. The suspect fled the scene. The victim attempted to drive away after the shooting started but crashed.…MORE

Sparks City Council Approves Housing Project

Sparks City Council has approved a new housing project, a 69-unit townhome subdivision on a nearly 8 acre site.  The Canyons on Los Altos will be within the Vistas Planned Development at 2255 Los Altos Parkway. The Council a is requiring four pedestrian flashers to be added to the roundabout at Los Altos and Vista…MORE

Wreaths Across America This Saturday in Fernley

Wreaths Across America, a day to honor our military men and women who’ve passed, is coming up this Saturday at the Northern Nevada Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.MORE

Atlantis Installing Christmas Tree For Gold Star Families

To honor their values, their sacrifice and commitment to duty and country, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is installing a new Gold Star Families Christmas Tree honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. The tree lighting ceremony will be held at Atlantis Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. on…MORE

Battle Over WCSD Background Checks is Coming

Civil rights groups say the Washoe County School District Superintendent and Board of Trustees new policy to do background checks on all parents who visit their children’s schools, is discriminatory. The policy includes a search for open warrants and a provision to report visiting parents with warrants to law enforcement. The ACLU argues such a…MORE