A budget proposal that includes hiring six sworn police officers was presented to the Reno City Council Tuesday. It totales $533.9 million. No formal action was taken. Staff will review Council’s input and bring back more recommendations during a second Budget Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, May 9th at 9 a.m. Vice Mayor Neoma Jardon says,…… MORE
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No Bail For Doctor in Reno “Pill Mill” Case
The Reno family doctor accused in Reno’s “Pill Mill” case has again been denied bail. Robert Rand has been held for more than a year, accused of illegally supplying prescription drugs to be sold on the black market. He was one of nine people arrested in April 2016, after a local car dealership was raided.…… MORE
AFP Nevada Has An Idea, A Tax Cut For Everyone
The Legislative Economic Forum projected that tax revenues over the next two years would be $140 million or so, more than expected. Americans for Prosperity-Nevada is calling on the State Legislature to use this revenue windfall as an opportunity to provide tax relief to citizens of the Silver State. AFP Nevada’s state director, Juan Martinez…… MORE
Sparks Police Arrest Home Invasion Suspect
Sparks Police have arrested a man in a home invasion attack, that happened at an apartment complex on Baring Blvd. Responding officers found an apartment door and been kicked in, and a man and woman inside had both been battered. The suspect, identified as 36 year old Francisco Garcia Ramirez of Reno, was arrested and…… MORE
River Is Deep and Dangerous, But Reno’s Riverfest Will Go On
River conditions are expected to be “Extreme” for the upcoming Reno River fest. Even as the city warns residents and visitors to avoid getting too close to the Truckee, the River Fest will go on as scheduled Mothers Day Weekend, May 13th and 14th in Wingfield Park. City of Reno’s Matt Brown says the safety…… MORE
Carson City Offers Meningitis Vaccines
Under a new requirement, the meningococcal vaccine will be required for all Nevada seventh graders or new students entering school in grades 7-12. The requirement takes effect beginning July 1st. Carson City Health and Human Services will be available every Thursday from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:30 p.m., no appointment needed, walk ins are welcome.…… MORE
Improved Nevada Tax Revenue Has Legislature Excited
With Nevada’s “Economic Forum” projecting 96 million dollars more in revenue that their previous projection. The scramble to spend that money is on. Governor Sandoval would like the bulk of it directed to K-12 education, democrats in the legislature are O.K. with that, but also want to expand mental health and job training. Maybe the…… MORE
Accused Pill Mill Doctor Will Be in a Reno Courtroom Today
Lawyers for a Reno doctor accused of being involved in an illegal pill ring says U.S. prosecutors have reneged on a deal to allow his release after being jailed more than a year without bail. Prosecutors say Dr. Robert Rand’s lawyers are misrepresenting the negotiations ahead of his July 25 trial. The two sides go…… MORE
Expect Delays Through The Fall at USA Parkway
The Nevada Department of Transportation begins works on a new roundabout, an integral portion of USA Parkway, this week in Silver Springs. Work is moving along quickly on the extension, and the project that’s starting will cause some delays through the fall, and see roadway speed limits reduced to 25 miles an hour in some…… MORE
Senate Joint Resolution Would Require Legislators to Meet Annually
Senate Joint Resolution 11 looks to change the Nevada’s biennial sessions of the legislature into annual ones. Senator Joyce Woodhouse, one of the bill’s sponsor, said the current system is outdated. Because SJR 11 would change the state constitution, it would need to pass this session and in 2019. It would then head to voters in…… MORE
