Drivers on I-80 next week will see something no one has ever seen before on Nevada’s roads. 80 miles per hour speed limit signs. It’s a first for the Silver State. The new speed limit between Fernley and Winnemucca will be posted beginning early next week, but it will remain 70 or 75 miles an…… MORE
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Nevada Brothel Owner Facing Problems in Nye County
Nevada’s most famous brothel owner is facing questions about one of his properties near Las Vegas. Nye County is accusing Dennis Hof of two code violations at the Area 51 Death Valley Cathouse. Questions have been raised about whether some sex workers had their work cards and health inspections in order. Hof suggests its a…… MORE
Oakland Raiders Close on Land Purchase Near Las Vegas Strip
The Oakland Raiders have closed on the purchase of more than 60 acres near the Las Vegas Strip where a 65,000-seat stadium is to be built. Public records filed Monday show a team-owned company paid $77.5 million for four parcels. The team and the public board overseeing the proposed $1.9 billion project have been working…… MORE
Ever Want to Name a High School?
The Washoe County School District is looking for locals who’d like to be on their School Naming Committee. It’s been awhile since the committee had a reason to get together, but there’s lots of new schools planned, so the district is moving forward with filling the 11 seats, so they can get started. Riley Sutton…… MORE
Still More Democrats Than Republicans in Nevada
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske reports that due to routine list maintenance by several Nevada counties, a small decrease of 630 active registered voters statewide occurred during the month of April, compared to March. The total number of active registered voters in Nevada is 1,475,280, a decrease of 0.04%. Of the registered voters, more…… MORE
Defendants in Drug Deal Murder Sentenced This Week
Six defendants in the murder trial of 18 year old Grant Watkins, killed during a drug deal that escalated into a robbery in January 2016, have all been sentenced this week. Reed and Jonathan Skenandore, Jacob Huttman, Jesus Garcia-Manriquez, Keenan Blackmore, and Daniel Lease were all just 19 and 22 at the time of the…… MORE
Elementary School Fire May Have Started in a Bird’s Nest
A small fire that started Monday night at Empire Elementary School in Carson City is being blamed on a bird’s nest. The fire was first reported around 8:30 pm, with a caller saying a light fixture was ablaze. After further investigation, they discovered that a bird’s nest inside the fixture was what ignited the blaze.…… MORE
Insulin Bill Dropped Because it Could Violate Laws
A bill that sought to put a state cap on the price of insulin, and require rebates from drug companies, has been dropped by its sponsor. State Senator Yvanna Cancela says she’s been advised by legislative legal counsel, the bill could violate federal interstate commerce laws. She is still purshing for other reforms, including detailed…… MORE
Two Park Bills Approved Unanimously in Nevada Legislature
Nevada lawmakers are sending Gov. Brian Sandoval two bills aimed at maintaining and promoting state parks, including a measure to waive entry fees for fifth-graders. Assembly Bill 385 is promoted as a way to get families outdoors. Senators approved it unanimously Tuesday along with a measure to speed up funding for the Nevada Division of…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For a Shoplifting Crew of Ladies
Reno Police are looking for help identifying three women reportedly involved in a robbery. On April 30th, three women entered the Ulta Beauty on Kietzke Lane, and started putting merchandise in their bags. The women were told to leave the store; and on their way to the front of the store they continued to take…… MORE
