Three bookmobiles that service the Silver State may be forced to end their routes if President Trump’s plan to eliminate $230 million from the Institute of Museum and Library Services goes through. The bookmobiles visit remote locations like elementary schools in Panaca, Pioche, and Client, delivering books to children who don’t have access to a…… MORE
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Nevada Reps Take Heat at Reno Town Hall
A packed townhall meeting hosted by Senator Dean Heller and Congressman Mark Amodei became a shouting match, as people battled over the Affordable Care Act, Planned Parenthood Funding and other issues. The overflow crowd jammed two conference rooms at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, leaving hundreds more outside. Neither Heller nor Amodei supported the failed “American Health…… MORE
Google Buys Land at “TRIC,” May Test Self Driving Cars
TechCrunch.com is reporting Google has acquired a significant piece of land in Nevada, near Tesla’s Gigafactory site, which will house a future data center, and could also host a testing track for “Waymo,” the Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company. The purchase of the 1,210 acres in Nevada’s Tahoe Reno Industrial Center was reported by The Wall…… MORE
Town Hall Meeting Today With Congressman Mark Amodei And Senator Dean Heller
Congressman Mark Amodei and US Senator Dean Heller are taking your questions today at a townhall that could be contentious. People have been showing up at townhalls across the country voicing their displeasure on topics like healthcare, immigration, and sanctuary cities. Congressman Amodei says he can speak on those issues, and is ready to answer…… MORE
Nevada Department of Transportation Says Expect Lane Closures on Interstate 80
Lane and roadway shoulder closures will be in place starting today through Thursday, April 20th on I-80. The Nevada Department of Transportation needs the time to repair potholes and roadside slope erosion. Westbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane near the Nevada-California stateline from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for clearing and repair…… MORE
City of Reno Finishes Construction on Downtown Parking Garage
City of Reno has finished construction and improvements at the downtown parking garage. New gates were added, and will be in operation starting today. Parking is free for City of Reno employees and people doing business or attending meetings at City Hall, but visitors will have to get their tickets validated on the first or…… MORE
Woman Arrested For Stabbing Her Roommate in Reno Apartment
Reno police has arrested a suspect believed to be involved in a stabbing on April 12th. The stabbing occurred at the Rosewood Park Apartments at 4650 Sierra Madre Drive. Officers found a man with a knife wound to his head and the investigation revealed the stabbing happened after an argument between the victim and his…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Purse Snatcher
Sparks Police are looking for a man who took the purses of two elderly women as they gambled on Friday and Sunday. Police said the first incident happened about 12:30 p.m. at a casino on Victorian Avenue. A 74-year-old woman was gambling when the man distracted her, and grabbed her purse. The second incident happened…… MORE
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Now Owns Lands West of Spanish Springs
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony is the new owner of 21 square miles of land west of Spanish Springs and north of Sun Valley. In 2016, Congress passed the Nevada Native Nations Land Act that transferred 71,000 acres from federal stewardship to Native American communities in Nevada. The Tribal Council has put up new signs declaring…… MORE
WNC Makes Final Four – Not with Jump Shot, but Jump Start
(KOH) – The dual-credit academic program at Western Nevada College has been selected as a national semifinalist by ACT’s College & Career Readiness Campaign. The campaign recognizes individual and organizational efforts to advance college and career readiness for all. WNC’s Jump Start College gives high school students a chance to earn up to an associate degree,…… MORE
