Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is running again, and is hoping you come out later this week and join her as she officially kicks off her campaign.… MORE
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Lime Bike Officially Launches in Reno
Lime Bikes are now parked all over Reno, and you can rent one today. It’s new bike sharing business that just got started last summer.… MORE
Do Payday Loan Services Need More Regulation in Nevada?
Nearly a third of title-loan, check-cashing and payday-lending services in Nevada were rated “less than satisfactory” in a recent state audit of financial institutions. Consumer-rights attorneys say more should be done to regulate short-term, high-interest lenders in the state.… MORE
Overnight Lane Closures on Northbound 395
The northbound U.S. 395 off ramp to Parr Boulevard will close overnight starting tonight (May 15) as N-DOT installs enhanced driver information systems. The U.S. 395 off ramp to Parr Boulevard will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. May 16 as foundations are installed for poles to house flashing signs deterring potential…… MORE
Nevada Tribe Upset With Congressman Mark Amodei
A Nevada tribe is slamming congressman Mark Amodei’s proposal to give more than 2,000 acres of federal land at a contaminated mine site, to the company responsible for cleaning it up. Amodei told the Reno Gazette Journal, BP’s subsidiary Atlantic Richfield asked him to introduce a bill to transfer more than 2,000 acres of BLM…… MORE
Gaming Industry Applauds Supreme Court Decision
All those new sports gamblers will have to place their bets somewhere. A Supreme Court decision that expands sports betting beyond Nevada could mean billions of dollars in new business for the casino industry. The court ruling in favor of New Jersey overturned a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports betting in most states.…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Vandalism at “Believe” Sculpture
Reno Police are investigating graffiti that appeared on the back of the “Believe” sculpture in City Plaza at South Virginia and First Street in downtown Reno. Police say they are reviewing surveillance video as part of this investigation, and that the graffiti will be cleaned up. It’s not clear when the tagging took place.… MORE
Nevada’s Political Leaders React to Harry Reid’s Cancer Diagnosis
Nevada political leaders are reacting to the news that former senate majority leader Harry Reid is battling pancreatic cancer. Congressman Mark Amodei says he wishes Reid a speedy recovery, adding, “This will be a tough fight – but I’m certain he’s up for the challenge. My thoughts are with him and his family.” Senator Catherine…… MORE
Thief Makes Off with 40 Ft RV in Sparks
Someone has swiped a 40 foot “Vengeance” RV. It was discovered missing at Paul Evert’s RV Country May 9th, and Sparks Police are going through surveillance video to try to catch the thief or thieves. The theft happened while the RV was parked at a big RV sale at the Legends at Sparks Marina. …… MORE
One of Massachusetts Most Wanted Arrested in Reno
Reno Police arrested a former Marlborough resident on the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted List Sunday night. 42 year old Daniel Escalante is accused of committing sexual assaults against multiple children in and around Marlborough. He is being held on a fugitive from justice charge. Prosecutors in Massachusetts will work with Nevada authorities to arrange…… MORE
