A Reno man is under arrest after a leading authorities on a chase from Spanish Springs to Gerlach that topped 100 mph Tuesday night. 29 year old Brian Anthony Stevens, was booked into the Washoe County on four charges of assault with a deadly weapon as well as reckless driving and for disobeying a police…… MORE
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More Good News For Spring Skiers
Spring skiers, you have something to look forward to now that several ski resorts say they’re closing shop for the season. Mt Rose is staying open through Sunday, April 29th, so you can hit the slopes a few more times before the snow melts. They have some fun things planned to wrap up the season…… MORE
UPS Honors Its Best Drivers, 25 Years, no Accidents
It’s a driving record most of us wish we had. U-P-S says ten elite drivers from Nevada have been inducted into the Circle of Honor. That’s for drivers who’ve driven for the company for 25 years, without an accident. Those drivers include Manny Canson, Stephen Dobrinksi, Dean Knowles, and David Porter of Sparks; along with…… MORE
Studying Agriculture in Nevada? There’s a Scholarship For That
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) annual scholarship. Each year the NCA accepts applications for a $1,000 Scholarship open to all Nevada high School graduating seniors planning to attend a junior college or four-year University. Student must be seeking a degree in an agriculturally related field, and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Scholarship application forms…… MORE
All Female U.S. Senators Implore Leadership, Do Something About Sex Harassment
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and all 22 female senators — from both parties — have written a letter to Senate leadership expressing their “deep disappointment” in the Senate’s “inaction” in moving sexual harassment legislation forward. They are calling for a vote on the legislation that would overhaul how sexual harassment claims are handled on Capitol…… MORE
Gaming Win Back Up Over a Billion in Nevada
Nevada casinos topped the $1 billion mark in gaming revenues for the second consecutive month. The state Gaming Control Board reported the $1.02 billion that casinos earned from gamblers was a 7.7 percent increase compared with the same month last year. Since last July, the “gaming win” has increased 2.3 percent. The state collected almost…… MORE
Nevada Department of Transportation Wants Your Input on The Interstate 11 Project
The Nevada Department of Transportation is asking for your help on Interstate 11 concepts and plans, linking Las Vegas and Phoenix, Arizona.… MORE
Pedestrian Enforcement Campaign Begins This Week in Carson City
A pedestrian enforcement operation is scheduled this week by Carson City Sheriff deputies, and just in time for spring conditions.… MORE
Washoe County Health District Releases Chronic Disease Report Card
The Washoe County Health District has released the “2018 Washoe County Chronic Disease Report Card,” the most current information about chronic disease and their risk factors for Washoe County, Nevada, and the United States. District Health Officer Kevin Dick says the intent of this report is to provide a summary of chronic diseases and their…… MORE
County Commissioners Approve 911 Surcharge to Pay For Body Cams
Washoe County Commissioners approved a 9-1-1 surcharge to fund body cameras for law enforcement. The 2017 legislature required uniformed peace officers to wear a portable recording device, or body cameras. The bill also allowed use of the 911 telephone line surcharge to be used for the purchase and maintenance of both wearable and vehicle mounted…… MORE
