Nevada officials have added more than $1 million to the state’s Division of Forestry’s budget in preparation for this year’s wildfire season. The Board of Examiners came to the decision Tuesday after learning that the state could face a major fire season this year. Officials say the dry weather led to 10 fires during the…… MORE
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Premiums For Health Insurance Rising in Nevada
A new study says the average monthly premium for health care insurance in Nevada has increased by more than 45 percent this year. The Nevada Appeal reports the study by the Washington-based Urban Institute shows significant cost increases for even the lowest priced insurance plan in the silver state. Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Executive…… MORE
Reno City Council Stays The Course on Strip Club Ordinances
The Reno City council unanimously voted on the future of Reno’s strip clubs Wednesday. While they’re still moving forward with the relocation ordinance which would require adult businesses to move to industrial zones, they’re now going a little further. Now, they are also working to create ordinances to combat what they call secondary effects; like…… MORE
Washoe County Investigators Looking For Attempted Child Abduction Suspect
Washoe County Sheriffs are on the hunt for a suspect in an attempted child abduction case. The suspect is described at white or hispanic, in his 40’s, with facial hair.… MORE
Major Marijuana Cultivation Operation Opens in Northern Nevada
Med Men, a marijuana cultivation operation, just opened their 45,000 square foot growing, processing, and distribution factory in Mustang, and it’s the only seed to sale enterprise like it in the world. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino took a tour…… MORE
Nevada’s Senators Has Some Tough Questions For Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg
Both of Nevada’s U.S. Senators had some tough questions and comments for Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, at hearings on Capitol Hill, over the numerous privacy violations allowed on the popular social media platform.… MORE
NDOT Releases Aviation App For Travelers
A new Nevada Department of Transportation aviation app will provide a boost to Nevada aviation travel. The free app offers searchable airport maps, services, communication and contact information for Nevada’s nearly 50 public-use airports. Similar information for approximately 150 privately-owned airports is also included. The airport information is updated monthly, using both Federal Aviation Administration…… MORE
Nevada’s Interim Finance Committee Approves Funds to Support The Veterans Guest House
Nevada’s Interim Finance Committees unanimously approved non-taxpayer settlement funds, to help expand Reno’s Veterans Guest House. The Guest House provides temporary lodging to Nevada veterans and their families receiving medical treatment, and has for more than 20 years. The Office of the Nevada Attorney General has pledged $58,422 in non-taxpayer settlement monies to assist in…… MORE
Long Investigation Leads to Charges in Poaching Case
NDOW game wardens recently wrapped up a complicated year-long investigation into the poaching of a large male black bear in spring 2017, resulting in formal felony charges being filed in Dayton Justice Court by the Lyon County D-A’s Office. The bear was killed in the Pine Nut Mountains near Dayton in February 2017. During the…… MORE
ID Theft Sought by Carson City Investigators
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who used a stolen identification card to obtain medical services in Carson City. Detectives say the man is white with light brown hair and medium build, and may be using the name Jeremy. He has been known to be in the…… MORE
