Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 395 in the North Valleys this week, for Nevada Department of Transportation roadway maintenance and improvements. The right-hand, or slow lane, of northbound U.S. 395 will be closed from East Parr Boulevard to Golden Valley through May 3 daily from approximately 6:30 am to 3:30 pm. as NDOT…… MORE
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Taxable Room Revenues Are up in Reno-Sparks
Northern Nevada Business Weekly is reporting, taxable room revenues in the Reno-Sparks area grew by 6.8 percent in March compared to March 2017. Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority says the increase came despite the fact total occupied rooms dropped 2.3 percent. The difference can be attributed to the fact the average room rates per night…… MORE
Anti-Sanctuary State Ballot Measure Headed Back to Court
An anti sanctuary ballot measure that was blocked from the upcoming ballot is headed back to court. The appeal will be heard by the state Supreme Court May 8th. Supporters of the ballot measure have some challenges ahead, including legal ones, and then would have to gather more than 112 thousand signatures to make the…… MORE
Nevada Gaming Revenue Tops $1 Billion for Third Straight Month
For the third straight month Nevada casinos have hauled in more than $1 billion in revenue. Casinos statewide earned about $1.03 billion from gamblers in March. That’s a 3.4 percent increase compared to March 2017. The Nevada Gaming Control Board shows Las Vegas Strip casinos saw their winnings jump 9.1 percent to nearly $574 million.…… MORE
TMCC Becoming Nevada’s First “Purple Heart College”
Truckee Meadows Community College has become the first Purple Heart College in Nevada. TMCC veterans associate Felipe Gutierrez had noticed Purple Heart designated places, or “purple parking” near state and city buildings. He and Veterans Resource Center coordinator Zack Totans initially saw the signs while at a January veterans’ conference in San Antonio, Texas. He…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Suspect Who Robbed The Subway at Oddie & Silverada
Reno police are searching for an armed suspect who robbed the Subway sandwich shop at Silverada and Oddie Boulevard. It happened around 9:00 p.m. Sunday. Police have released few details, but say their preliminary information suggests the suspect is a black man who was wearing a hoodie. Officers are reviewing surveillance video and interviewing witnesses.…… MORE
Display a Blue Light For National Police Week
During the month of May we celebrate National Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day. To show your solidarity with local law enforcement, install a blue light on your front porch.… MORE
Recent Changes to Nevada Law Designed to Protect Patients
Recent changes to Nevada law are designed to protect patients from predatory hospital billing practices following an accident. Attorneys say patients have the right to use their own health insurance to cover their medical costs.… MORE
Camping Season is Almost Here
The weather’s warming, and that means it’s almost camping season. Some opening dates have been announced for Lake Tahoe. Inspiration Point near Emerald Bay has already opened, as has Nevada Beach and Baldwin Beach. Round Hill Pines Resort will welcome visitors starting May 10th. A slew of locations open on Friday May 11th, Kaspian, Bayview,…… MORE
Mobile Dental Clinic Coming to Carson City
Nevada Health Centers brings the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to Carson City and Gardnerville starting Tuesday through Thursday. The mobile clinic has everything on board one needs for a comprehensive dental check up, including a dentist, a dental hygienist, and dental assistants, and they’ll be offering a number of services. Tomorrow the clinic will be…… MORE
