Nevada’s marijuana sales fell slightly in January. Recreational sales hit thirty two point eight million in Nevada in January, outpacing the state’s projections but falling short of the thirty five million sold in December. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Nevada published the most recent statistics last week, and sales numbers for the state’s new green…… MORE
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The “King of Carson” Sheds Some Impressive Antlers
The “King of Carson,” a large buck Mule deer who likes to hang out in downtown Carson City near the capitol, shed some of the largest antlers you’ve ever seen, and just happened to be found by the man who founded the Capital City Mule Deer Foundation.… MORE
Sparks Middle School Teacher Gets Special Recognition
Sparks Middle School history teacher Christine Hull has been nominated for a national award in recognition of her “use of creative teaching methods that interest students in history and help them make exciting discoveries about the past.” Hull was the only Nevada middle school teacher chosen to compete for the James F. Harris History Teacher…… MORE
Governor Sandoval’s Next Opioid State Action Meeting Scheduled For April
Governor Brian Sandoval’s next meeting of his Opioid State Action Accountability Task Force will be April 18th in the Old Assembly Chambers at the state Capitol Building, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will also be video conferenced to the Governor’s Office Conference Room at the Grant Sawyer Building in Las Vegas. Governor Sandoval says…… MORE
Road Closures in Sparks This Week For Signal Work
The Regional Transportation Commission is planning to close 21st Street at Prater Way in Sparks for one day today, for traffic signal electrical work. The closure will not affect traffic on Prater Way. Construction crews will maintain access to businesses. Detours will be in place. The work is part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus…… MORE
Have You Made Plans For Easter Weekend?
Easter Sunday this year comes on April 1st, but most Easter egg hunts in the Reno area are on Saturday, March 31. Like the Community Easter Egg Dash at Idlewild Park it’s free for kids preschool thru grade 6. There will be games, prizes, bounce houses, candy and the dash for over 350,000 candy-filled eggs.…… MORE
Reno Arch Snuffed Out
(KOH) – If you’re downtown tonight, you might notice that the world-famous Reno arch has been turned off. It’s going dark tonight starting at about 8:30 p.m. – part of the City of Reno’s celebration of Earth Hour, demonstrating the city’s commitment to the planet. In addition to the arch, the Space Whale art sculpture…… MORE
Two Suspects At Large After Computer Store Break-In
KOH – The Sparks Police Department is looking for a pair of suspects who broke into a local business early Friday, March 23, 2018. The crime happened at PC Service Center at 1257 Baring Blvd. Police say the two suspects were successful in stealing a large amount of merchandise from the computer repair store. The suspects…… MORE
WCSD Backs Off on Student Punished for Offending Congressional Staffer
The Washoe County School District has issued a statement about the McQueen student who was suspended, after congressman Mark Amodei’s office complained that he had used profane language, while advocating for school safety. The district says: Mindful of its fiscal responsibilities to local taxpayers and in order to ensure that WCSD resources are spent on…… MORE
Senator Heller Will Fight For Bumpstock Ban
Senator Dean Heller is applauding the Department of Justice for issuing a proposed rule that will ban bump stocks, a device used by the Las Vegas gunman, following a mandatory comment period. The proposed rule will clarify that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machinegun” under federal law and thus are prohibited. Once published…… MORE
