After the house narrowly passed repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Senator Dean Heller released a statement saying, he wants to repeal Obamacare in a way that benefits Nevadans, but thinks the current bill falls short. Says Heller, he will not support the bill in its current form in the senate, adding, “We cannot pull…… MORE
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Reno Man Arrested for Sexually Exploiting Infant
A Reno man has been indicted for sexual exploitation of an infant and distribution of child pornography. Acting U.S. Attorney Steven W. Myhre for the District of Nevada says 35-year-old Derrick Rady is charged with one count each of exploitation and child pornography. In case he is convicted, the mandatory minimum sentence for sexual exploitation…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit by Driver in Reno
Reno Police were on scene of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash near Mill and Golden last night. Police say the pedestrian received a minor head injury and was transported to the hospital. The driver is cooperating with investigators.… MORE
Governor Orders Flags at Half Staff Today to Honor Peace Officers
Governor Brian Sandoval has ordered all flags to fly at half staff Thursday to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The Governor will attend the 20th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. in Carson City on the Capitol Mall. The service honors 130 Nevada Peace Officers who have been killed in the line of duty.…… MORE
Enjoying The Nice Weather? Watch For Ticks Outdoors
If Lyme disease from ticks doesn’t keep you out of the back country, then a new disease the creatures are carrying might. It’s called the Powassan virus, and health officials say it’s more serious than Lyme’s because it causes inflammation of the brain. Other symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, loss of coordination, speech…… MORE
Insulin Bill Clears its First Hurdle in The Legislature
A proposal aiming to force pharmaceutical companies to disclose how they set insulin prices has cleared its first hurdle at the Nevada Legislature. Senate Bill 265 would mandate that drugmakers annually disclose insulin list prices, manufacturing costs, research investments and profits.… MORE
RGJ Reporting, Apple Plans Big Downtown Reno Land Buy
The newspaper is reporting, Apple is considering buying a long-vacant parcel of land in downtown Reno, The Tessera District, to build a purchasing and receiving center for its data center east of Sparks. The purchase would enable the company to take advantage of a tax break that will bring its sales tax rate on hundreds…… MORE
Sketch Released of Knife Robbery Suspect
The Sparks Police Department has released a sketch of a suspect in a robbery at knife point near downtown Sparks on April 25. It happened on Victorian Avenue near 10th Street about 12:50 a.m. when a man threatened the victim with a knife and demanded money. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of money…… MORE
Sierra Skiing in July? Yes
Emerging from a historic winter, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is planning to operate July Fourth weekend and Saturdays thereafter, as long as conditions allow. 714 inches of snow fell at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows over the winter, equaling nearly 60 feet. Ten Atmospheric River weather events hit the resort, with the average season seeing two…… MORE
Frey Ranch From Churchill County Scores at SF Wine-Spirits
Frey Ranch Estate Distillery, in Churchill County Nevada, one of the only estate grain distilleries in the country, recently added two more prestigious awards to its impressive and rapidly growing list of accolades, winning Gold and Silver Medals at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for the Frey Ranch Barrel Finished Gin and the…… MORE
