Nevada’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for January fell to 5 percent, the lowest it has been since late-2007. The state gained 1,000 jobs relative to December. Governor Sandoval calls the announcement is a major milestone in the state’s recovery. Sandoval says, “This is good news for Nevada’s economy, but we must remain vigilant in our efforts…… MORE
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New Solar Idea From The Utility
Subscription solar, is an idea NV Energy is pitching to the state Public Utilities Commission. They call it a renewable energy program that is an alternative to rooftop solar. Customers would be able to subscribe to a 100 killowatt hour block of solar energy, generated at one of the company’s industrial grade solar facilities. It…… MORE
New City Manager Selected
Reno’s New City Manager will be Sabra Newby, she’s currently an assistant county manager in Clark County, and wowed the council at her final public interview. Even the other finalist dropped out of competition, Mark Scott, the San Bernardino City Manager.… MORE
39 Life Sentences, No Parole In Sex Case
A Reno man convicted of numerous counts of Lewdness with a Minor, and Sexual Assault of a Child has been sentenced to 39 life sentences. Washoe County D-A Chris Hicks says it’s one of the largest child sexual abuse trials ever tried in Washoe County. 47-year-old Valentin Anthony Corrales was found guilty by a jury…… MORE
Man Stabbed, Found Outside of Pre-School
Sparks Police are investigating a stabbing that led to the victim making his way to a preschool Tuesday afternoon. About 1:30, an employee from Little Bear Preschool at Pyramid and E Streets called 911 after finding a man outside the school, claiming he had been stabbed by someone who may be Hispanic or Indian. The…… MORE
Reno PD Investigating a Drive-By Shooting
Reno Police are investigating a shooting on Brinkby Avenue, between Lakeside and Virginia Street Tuesday Afternoon. Police got the call about 3:30. Neighbors say shots were fired from at least one car, but they have offered no description of the car or shooters. There are no reported injuries. At least two cars and one apartment…… MORE
Tip a Cop Tonight in Dayton
Help out the Special Olympics in Nevada by dining out tomorrow night in Dayton. It’s a Tip a Cop event planned at the 1st and 10 Bar and Grill located at 240 Dayton Valley Road in Dayton. When you have a meal from 5pm until 8pm, you’ll be served by law enforcement from the Lyon…… MORE
Sparks Mayor Has a Positive Outlook
An upbeat Mayor Geno Martini says the state of the city of Sparks is good, and getting even better. He says the downtown area is being revitalized, and is becoming an even greater place, to live, work and play. The Mayor is excited about the conversion of a now closed Victorian Square Movie theater, and…… MORE
The Latest on The Raiders Possible Move to Vegas
Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting, Bank of America will bankroll the $1.9-billion Las Vegas football stadium sought by Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, paving the way to move his franchise to sin city. Davis and Raiders team president Marc Badain informed the league’s finance committee that funding for the planned 65,000-seat facility is in…… MORE
Gas Prices Are Rising in Nevada
Gas prices are rising in Nevada, according to the fuel watching website “Gas Buddy.” Gas prices are 57 cents higher than a year ago, 12 cents up over a month ago, and up more than three cents over the past week. The average statewide is 2.60 a gallon. The national average is about 2.31 a…… MORE
