Nevada has become the fifth state to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana, but a battle with state liquor distributors could cause some stores to run out. The new law contains a requirement that only Nevada’s alcohol distributors can legally transport the product from cultivators to stores, known as dispensaries. Andrew Jolley, CEO of The…… MORE
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The Tesla Model 3 Goes on Sale This Week
Tesla says its more affordable Model 3 car will go on sale on Friday. The car is priced at around $35,000 and with a $7,500 federal electric car tax credit, could cost $27,500. The five-seater will be able to go 215 miles on a single charge and will accelerate from zero to 60 in under…… MORE
Pedestrian in Fatal Hit And Run Identified
The pedestrian victim of a fatal hit and run accident that happened July 1st on Fremont Avenue south of Johnson Lane has been identified as 21 year old Roberto Palomar-Espinosa of Gardnerville. The crash happened about 5am. The investigation is ongoing. NHP and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office want to speak to any witnesses or anyone…… MORE
Reno Murder Rate Hits 32 Year Low
The annual report from Reno Police says last year the city had its lowest murder rate in 32 years. There were 15 murders each in 2015 and 2015, that dropped to nine last year. Reno has averaged 11.9 murders per year since 1985. The worst year for murders was 2006 when there were 23, although…… MORE
New Fire in East Sparks
A fire in east Sparks that broke out this afternoon (July 3) is growing. Firefighters are doing battle near Belmar Drive and Earthstone Drive, off Los Altos Parkway east of Vista Boulevard. Golden Eagle Park is northeast of the fire area. Sierra Front says the fire is estimated to be in excess of 200 acres. The…… MORE
Plenty of Places to Enjoy Legal Fireworks
The City of Reno is again warning against the illegal use of fireworks. Possession is a misdemeanor that requires a court appearance and could lead to fines of up to a thousand dollars and six months in jail. But there are plenty of ways to take in fireworks legall. They include the Star Spangled Sparks…… MORE
Update: Wildfire Grows Near Wadsworth
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Bureau of Land Management are fighting a wildfire burning between Wadsworth and Nixon, three miles north of I-80. Nevada Division of Forestry is also on scene. The Truckee Fire was reported around 6:19 a.m. Monday, July 3rd. There is no containment. Sierra Front reports the fire has…… MORE
Independence Day Clean-up Planned For July 5th at Lake Tahoe
On the day after Independence Day celebrations around Lake Tahoe, hundreds of residents and visitors will gather for lake wide beach cleanups, organized by the League to Save Lake Tahoe, to address holiday litter on Tahoe’s shoreline. Each year, Tahoe’s nationally famous July Fourth celebrations leave the shoreline thrashed with trash. In recent days, heat…… MORE
Keep a Close Eye on Your Pets During July 4th Fireworks
Loud noises, panicked pets and lost animals are a few of the biggest issues pet owners and Animal Services face during the holiday weekend. Washoe County Regional Animal Services is urging pet owners to take precaution for the coming Fourth of July holiday, which is the busiest time of year for Animal Services. The 24-hour…… MORE
Nevada Will Give Voter Data to Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
While several states are resisting handing over voter data to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske will do so. She says voter information including names, addresses, dates of birth and participation in prior elections is generally available for public inspection in Nevada. But she says certain information, including…… MORE
