MISSING ELDERLY MAN SAVED IN INCLINE — Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen is praising the efforts of Incline Village Deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers who found a missing and endangered elderly California man Monday in Incline Village. Sheriff Allen says the crew is modest, but, “We should all be proud of their actions this…… MORE

  NEVADA GOVERNOR HAS EPA CONCERNS — Nevada leaders are reacting cautiously to the Environmental Protection Agency’s new, stricter limits on smog-causing pollution. Gov. Brian Sandoval says the rule could punish Nevada for circumstances out of its control, such as pollution from other states and countries. He said he’s keeping all his options on the…… MORE

  NEW RESORT FOR LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA! A multi-million-dollar resort will put roots down on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe’s south shore. The layout for the hotel with no gambling facilities includes a spa, restaurant and a small public beach bordering the lake-front golf course that has hosted the televised American Century Celebrity Championship.…… MORE

  NEVADA BIG HORN SHEEP HERD DOUBLES — With the help of the Nevada Department of Wildlife and sportsman’s groups, Nevada’s Desert Big Horn Sheep, the state animal, have repopulated successfully in the Virginia Range. It’s been around 5 years since about 50 sheep were released into the range, and since then the herd has doubled…… MORE

  ILLNESS STRIKES 10 WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOLS — The Washoe County Health District reports gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in 10 schools and day cares have sickened nearly 400 people. Health officials are working with the schools and daycare centers involved, documenting the illnesses and making recommendations to slow the spread, including excluding sick people and thoroughly cleaning shared surfaces. …… MORE