Track and field All-American Nicole Wadden and basketball standout D.J. Fenner have been named as the recipients of the year’s most outstanding senior student-athlete awards at the University of Nevada. Fenner, a four-year standout who helped re-build the Wolf Pack men’s basketball program over the past two seasons, caps his Nevada career with the Doc…… MORE
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Nevada Dems Blast Heller for “Spineless Equivocation”
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair William McCurdy II issued a statement in response to Senator Dean Heller’s healthcare bill comments. Mc Curdy says when Senator Heller says he’s concerned about pulling the rug out from under 200,000 Nevadans who have health care through Medicaid expansion, he will have to explain to Nevadans that he’s in…… MORE
Steve Sisolak in Nevada Governor’s Race
He’s not extremely well known in Northern Nevada but Steve Sisolak is running for Governor. Sisolak has been a member of the Clark County Commission since 208, and chairman since 2013. He’s a democrat who describes himself as moderate and centrist, and tells the Las Vegas Review Journal he’ll bring a common sense approach to…… MORE
Muddy, Messy in Mason Valley, But No Major Damage
With flash flooding on the east side of Mason Valley, the Mosquito Abatement District will be treating a wide area with an aerial larvacide. They say it’s vital to start treating those waters before the larvae begin developing into biting mosquitoes, creating a public health threat. As for the flooding, as many as 150 homes…… MORE
Heller Says He’s Not Ready to Vote Yes on ACHA, Yet
Senator Dean Heller released a statement on the U.S. Senate draft health care reform legislation, he says “Throughout the health care debate, I have made clear that I want to make sure the rug is not pulled out from under Nevada or the more than 200,000 Nevadans who received insurance for the first time under…… MORE
Exciting Drone Competition at This Years Reno Air Races
The Reno Air Racing Association has signed an agreement with MultiGP Drone Racing League to host the National Drone Racing Championship during this year’s National Championship Air Races. The drone racing championship will be held in the Air Races on-site drone zone. “The addition of MultiGP’s National Drone Racing Championship into the air races allows…… MORE
Lyon County Taking Flood Precautions Along Walker River
The West Walker River is flowing at 3060 cubic feet per second at the Hudson Gauge in Smith Valley. Neveda Department of Transportation is concerned about the river in Wilson Canyon coming out of the banks. Based upon these factors the Office of Emergency management is requesting Lyon County Search and Rescue to assist with notification…… MORE
Rookie Congresswoman Will Challenge Dean Heller in 2018
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen is confirming she will seek the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Dean Heller in 2018. The Associated Press is reporting that she confirmed it in an e-mail. National Democrats consider Heller’s seat the most vulnerable in 2018. Rosen is a staunch opponent of the GOP health care reform, something Heller has…… MORE
Several Fires Burning Across Northern Nevada
The Elko Bureau of Land Management is reporting a 750-acre wildfire burning 5 miles northwest of Jiggs . The fire is currently 5% contained. The Red Springs Fire was reported just before 2p.m. Tuesday, it was sparked by lightning. According to InciWeb, crews are working to protect any threatened structures. The fire is expected to…… MORE
Stead Shooting Victim Names Revealed
Reno Police have released the names of the shooting victims in Stead. They are 21 year old Jordan Buggs and 21 year old Byron Cisneros of Reno. They have not released the name of the person who shot them except to say that person stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The shooting…… MORE
