EDAWN has announced that “rfxcel,” a provider of track and trace solutions, is moving its corporate headquarters to Reno. The new office is expected to open its doors in December. The company plans to hire up to 200 employees over the next several years. EDAWN says rfxcel’s track and trace technology “optimizes supply chain operations…… MORE
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Nevada Casinos Won More Than a Billion Dollars in October
Nevada casinos won more than $1 billion from gamblers in October, beating the year-to-year figure by 7.5%. The win was more that 1.062 billion last month. It’s the fifth time Nevada casinos statewide have topped a billion dollars in a month this year. Strip casinos led the way, with revenue up 12.2%. Reno, Sparks, South…… MORE
The Boy Scouts Want to Sell You a Christmas Tree
The Christmas season is a key fundraising time for Boy Scout Troops which pay for their year’s expenses by selling Christmas trees. In Reno, Boy Scout Troop 443 has moved its lot this year from Spanish Springs down to the Moana Nursery at 3397 Pyramid. Troops 15 and 35 together are working a tree lot…… MORE
Meth Use Rises in Shadow of Opioid Epidemic
As attention has shifted to the opioid epidemic, methamphetamine use is surging again. Amphetamine related hospitalizations jumped 245% between 2008 and 2015. Over the same period opioid hospitalizations grew only 46%. In some states, such as Texas and Colorado, overdose deaths from meth have surpassed those from heroin.… MORE
Elko Doctor Headed For Prison for Illegal Prescriptions
An Elko cardiologist is facing up to 20 years and a million dollar fine, after pleading guilty to distributing prescription drugs Oxycodone and Hydrocodone to patients without a medical purpose, for financial gain, according to U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson. 59-year-old Dr. Devendra I. Patel, who owns and operates Northeastern Nevada Cardiology, was indicted by a…… MORE
Controlled Burns This Week Near Carson City
You’ll see some smoke around Carson City, as the fire department conducts fuel reduction burns over the next few days. The activity will be at the base of “C” Hill in the Kingsview Way- Canterbury Lane area. Burning will continue thru Friday.… MORE
Storage Unit Fire Believed to Have Been Started by Squatters
Investigators say the fire yesterday at a storage unit on Kuenzli Street was caused by squatters using fire for warmth. Several other units were damaged by the flames but no homes or other businesses nearby were impacted. Reno Fire Captain Patrick Mooneyhan says with the cold weather, more of these types of fires are happening.…… MORE
Northern Nevada Vision Zero Task Force Survey Focuses on Pedestrian Safety
The Northern Nevada Vision Zero Task Force, a partnership with local police and highway patrol, state traffic agencies, NDOT, RTC, REMSA, and Washoe County, is talking to the community this week about how they feel regarding pedestrian safety. Find the survey at rtcwashoe.com… MORE
Can The Nevada GOP Recover From The Blue Wave?
Political watchers now say Nevada is a purple state, getting bluer. So how can republicans recover some ground lost in the midterm elections?… MORE
E-Cigarette Use by Nevada Teenagers The Highest in The Nation
E-cigarette use by Nevada teenagers is the highest in the nation. More than 15% of high school students used them in 2017, and the rate is believed to be higher today.… MORE
