More fire cameras are being installed atop Mt Rose, to watch for outbreaks. The Nevada Seismology Lab says this will fill some of the holes in their network of fire camera’s, and adds a spinning 360 view, as well as the ability to zoom in on any fire starts. There are currently 25 cameras in…… MORE
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Eldorado Partners Completes Casino Purchase
Eldorado Partners has completed their purchase of Isle of Capri casinos. This adds another dozen properties to Eldorado’s collection, and now spreads the company known for it’s downtown Reno properties across ten states. Gary Carano, the Eldorado Chairman calls it a significant growth milestone.… MORE
“The Eddy” Opens in Reno
“The Eddy,” Reno’s first container park and beer garden is open on the south side of the Truckee River at 16 South Sierra. The Eddy is built from “up-cycled” shipping containers, and the idea is to create a family friendly, pet’s welcome venue with foodtrucks, bars, and local artwork. The official grand opening celebration is…… MORE
Joining Forces Campaign Currently Underway
The Joining Forces campaign for May is underway, with multiple agencies on the lookout for impaired drivers and motorcycle riders through Sunday. If you go out, and you plan to drink, bring a designated driver, or take a taxi or Uber, which will cost you lots less than a drunk driving ticket. And the same…… MORE
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on 395
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that sent a motorcyclist to a hospital Monday afternoon. The crash between the biker and an SUV happened shortly before 3PM at the intersection of Highway 395 and Industrial Way in Gardnerville. The SUV driver was not seriously hurt, the biker was flown via Care Flight to…… MORE
No Money For Nuclear Waste Dump in Federal Spending Bill
The bill that will fund the federal government through September does not include money for the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository in Nevada. That doesn’t mean the state is safe from having high-level radioactive waste sent here. President Trump has proposed $120 million for licensing the waste facility and to create a robust interim storage program…… MORE
Nevada Economic Forum Projects Big Tax Revenues, Job Growth
The Economic Forum, the group of private business experts that analyze the state economy to provide guidance for legislators, issued a very optimistic report. They’re projecting state taxes will bring in nearly $96 million more in the next two years than previously expected. The panel agreed state revenue will total about $8 billion in fiscal…… MORE
Pedestrian Struck, Killed in Fernley
A pedestrian was hit by a big rig and killed near Fernley Sunday night. The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating. Trooper Dan Gordon says about 9:30PM, the pedestrian was in a travel lane on I-80 about 15 miles east of Fernley. The truck driver stopped and is cooperating with investigators. No name has been released…… MORE
Trump Tax Changes Could Hurt Nevada
President Trump’s tax reform proposal calls for tax cuts across the board, but would also eliminate a deduction that could hurt Nevada taxpayers. The proposal would eliminate the state, local and sales tax deductions on federal tax forms. Taxpayers in Nevada, which does not have a state income tax, are allowed to deduct sales taxes…… MORE
More Hiring Fairs For Downtown Reno, Tahoe
More downtown properties are holding job fairs this week. The next is by the “Renaisance,” they’re hiring restaurant servers, hosts, food runners and baristas. Candidates are urged to bring their resume’s and some personality to the interviews. The job fair is Tuesday, May 2nd, 130-430pm at One South Lake Street. In South Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s…… MORE
