Highway 50 at Glenbrook has reopened to traffic. It had been closed since Wednesday, February 8th when a large boulder fell more than 50 feet and landed on the roadway. At least six boulders have fallen as a result of the saturated ground. Those in the way have been cleared, but there are still boulders…… MORE
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Pyramid Lake Repairs Will be Expensive
Damage to waterways and shorelines around Pyramid Lake have been pegged at nearly 4 million dollars. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe plans to pay for the damages from a settlement in 2014, the Fish Springs lawsuit. Another seven million dollars will be spent by the Nevada Department of Transportation to restore, SR 446 which collapsed…… MORE
School Bus Driver in Hot Water
The Washoe County School District is looking into an accusation against a bus driver. The driver allegedly dropped a second grader off at the wrong bus stop, as punishment for fighting with another student. The child had to cross Neil Road in Soouth Reno by himself to get to his proposed stop, about a tenth…… MORE
Bill Introduced to Raise Wages
Democrats have introduced a pay raise bill, that would double the states minimum wage to $15 an hour. Assembly bill 175 is sponsored by Assemblyman William McCurdy of Las Vegas. The bill would raise the minimum wage $1.25 an hour, every year until it reaches $15. The minimum wage would be $14 an hour for…… MORE
NV Energy Has a New Solar Plant
NV Energy’s new 50 megawatt solar plant is up and running. Boulder Solar II is the 14th solar energy facility to serve Nevada customers, it was developed and is being operated by Sun Power, and AEP Renewables LLC. The plant is southeast of Las Vegas.… MORE
New Study on Illegal Immigration
A new study on illegal immigration says the number of illegal immigrants in southern Nevada could form the fifth largest city in the state — all by themselves. About 170 thousand live in Las Vegas, Paradise and Henderson, according to the Pew Research Center. About 35% of the foreign born residents of Las Vegas are…… MORE
A Bill That Would Ban Fracking in Nevada
A bill that would ban “Fracking” in Nevada has been introduced by Assemblyman Justin Watkins. He says Fracking stresses earthquake faultlines, contaminates water, pollutes the air, and turns public land and open space into industrial zones. He says banning fracking is an important step to protecting Nevada’s natural heritage. Fracking injects water underground under great…… MORE
Could The Raiders Move to San Diego?
San Diego may now be in play, as a potential new home for the Raiders. Developer Doug Manchester has approached the NFL Commissioner, about a plan to privately fund a stadium. They would upgrade the current Qualcomm stadium while a new one is being built. San Diego is losing the Chargers to Los Angeles. The…… MORE
Expect Delays on I-80, U.S. 50
If you’re traveling over to Lake Tahoe’s south shore, or attempting to cross the Stateline into California on I-80, you’ll likely see some delays as the Nevada Department of Transportation is fixing several roads this week. They’re concentrating on potholes that formed following the last storm system on 80 in the Gold Ranch and Verdi…… MORE
Local Fire Captain Recognized by PETA
A courageous Sparks Fire Captain is being recognized by “PETA” with their “Compassionate Action Award.” Phil Felder, rushed to the aid of residents in a burning apartment building February 4th—including a dog who was trapped on a flaming balcony. Felder, who was off duty at the time, spotted the fire while driving home from a…… MORE
