The state Supreme Court has upheld the firing of the Lemmon Valley Elementary School Principal in 2013. Kara White was fire for allegedly mishandling school funds. That was upheld by an arbitrator, but appealed in Second District Court in Reno, where a judge ruled the arbitrator had exceeded his authority. The case was appealed by…… MORE
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N-DOT Work Goes on Holiday For the Fourth
The Nevada Department of Transportation says work on the State Route 28 shared-used path near Incline Village will be on hold during the Fourth of July extended holiday weekend, through Tuesday, July 4. With the expected holiday traffic at the popular travel destination, NDOT and Granite Construction officials timed current work to be at a…… MORE
Harrah’s is Hiring, Job Fair July 7
Harrah’s Reno is hiring. They’re planning a job fair July7th from 10am to 1pm. They urge potential applicants to check Career Opportunities at the “Caesars Entertainment” webpage. Harrah’s Human Resources Office is located in the West Tower of Harrah’s Reno at 219 North Center Street and is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.…… MORE
Fire Restrictions in Place on Most Public Lands in Nevada
It’s hot and dry, and with tremendous growth due to a wet winter, fire restrictions are being imposed on most public lands Friday. In Northern Nevada that includes BLM, NDF and Indian affairs lands. Restrictions include, no fires outside developed campgrounds, smoking restrictions, a ban on motorized vehicles off existing roads, restrictions on welding, using explosives,…… MORE
Law Enforcement Agencies “Joining Forces” to Catch Impaired Drivers
The Department of Public Safety reminds you, Fourth of July remains one of the deadliest holidays on our nation’s roadways. Law enforcement agencies statewide are “Joining Forces” to remind motorists and motorcycle riders to have a safe summer and Fourth of July weekend. Law enforcement officers are increasing patrols for impaired drivers and riders through…… MORE
Heading to Incline Village This Weekend? Be Aware of New Traffic And Parking Restrictions
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Incline Village General Improvement District remind visitors that this will be a very busy Fourth of July weekend in Incline Village. Traffic and parking controls are planned for Saturday through Tuesday. Highway 28 will be closed from just east of the Mt. Rose Highway roundabout to Country Club…… MORE
The Latest Nevada Gaming Numbers Have Been Released
The May numbers are in for the state’s gaming revenue, and they are pretty good. The Gaming Control Board says the gaming win was nearly 992 million dollars, up 3.5% from May 2016. Reno was up 1.68% at more than 51 million dollars, Sparks and Carson Valley was down slightly, South Lake Tahoe gaming revenue…… MORE
Dean Heller’s Spokesman Calling Out Dina Titus And Jacky Rosen
Dean Heller’s spokesman is ripping representatives Dina Titus and Jacky Rosen for voting no on “Kate’s Law.” Tommy Ferraro issued a statement saying both have “Disqualified themselves from public office,” because they sided with violent criminals. Each opposed the No Sanctuary for Criminals act and Kate’s Law, those bills would defund sanctuary cities, and increase…… MORE
U.S. District Judge Says New California Gun Law Violates The 2nd Amendement
A US District judge is blocking a California law that was supposed to go into effect Saturday. The law would have prevented gun owners from possessing high-capacity ammunition magazines. San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez says the law banning possession of magazines containing more than 10 bullets would have made criminals of thousands of…… MORE
The Mill Fire Closes Mill Creek Campground South of Battlemountain
BLM officials say the Mill wildfire burning south of Battle Mountain has reached 478 acres and has destroyed 90 percent of the Mill Creek Campground. The campground will be closed at least through this Fourth of July weekend. The fire started Wednesday at about six in the evening. The officials say there’s a bulldozer line…… MORE
