Reno Mayor Schieve is among the speakers at the Governor’s Global Tourism Summit, Monday thru Wednesday in Reno, at the Silver Legacy. The annual Nevada Governor’s Global Tourism Summit connects Nevada’s tourism industry with international buyers and media for marketplace appointments and professional development. It is organized by the Nevada Division of Tourism. This year’s…… MORE
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NDOT Planning Closures on I-580 This Weekend
NV Energy and the Nevada Department of Transportation are announcing a full closure of Interstate 580 in northern Carson City and Washoe Valley during the morning hours of both November 17 and November 18th. Both directions of I-580/U.S. 395 will be closed from U.S. 50/East William Street exit 39 in central Carson City to the…… MORE
Arconic Planning an Expansion in Verdi
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada says Arconic is planning an expansion of their Verdi operations. Arconic develops and manufactures high performance, engineered products and solutions for the aerospace industry, and their facility has been in operation in Northern Nevada since 1967. They’re going to add at least 15 new positions with average wages…… MORE
RIZKNOWS Moves Its Corporate Headquarters to Downtown Reno
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada announced that RIZKNOWS, an digital media company, has moved its corporate headquarters and video operations to a newly renovated 6,000 square foot facility in downtown Reno. The company has already begun hiring and is expected to fill up to 20 positions. RIZKNOWS CEO Jeff Rizzo says they looked…… MORE
He Survived Las Vegas Massacre, But Not Bar Shooting
At a music festival last year in Las Vegas, Telemachus Orfanos survived the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. Thirteen months later, the Navy veteran was caught in the in another massacre at a bar in California. This time, the 27-year-old didn’t survive. But Orfanos’ mother doesn’t want your thoughts and prayers. Instead, she…… MORE
Inmate Caught Selling Meth From Prison Cell
A Reno man serving time in prison has been convicted of trafficking in methamphetamine. The U.S. District Court jury found 53-year-old Edward “Smitty” Smith, guilty of conspiracy to possess and distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine, illegal use of a communication facility, and money laundering. Smith had his daughter’s ex-boyfriend sell meth to another…… MORE
Veteran’s Guest House Has a Full Day of Activities Planned For Veteran’s Day
The Veteran’s Guest House in Reno has a full day of activities planned for Veteran’s Day this Sunday, and they hope you can make some time, and come out. … MORE
Students Participate in Career Expo
5,000 Washoe County School students converged on the Reno Sparks Convention Center for their 4th annual Career Expo this week, with local business reps and educational pathways.… MORE
Technology Spending During The Holiday Season Expected to Set Records
Technology spending during the 2018 holiday season is projected to reach a record-setting $96.1 billion, according to research from the Consumer Technology Association.… MORE
NHP Receives “Joining Forces” Grant
Nevada Highway Patrol has received a $131,000 grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety to support the law enforcement’s participation in Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year. Joining Forces is a high visibility, multi-jurisdictional statewide effort to increase safety on Nevada’s roads by increasing enforcement and awareness of traffic laws. The…… MORE
