Congressman Mark Amodei is partnering with Senator Dean Heller, to introduce the “Nevada Land Sovereignty Act.” The legislation prevents the threat of executive action designating or expanding national monuments, without Congressional approval or local support. Amodei says the Obama Administration repeatedly bypassed Congress and local input. He says the bill simply ensures local stakeholders have…… MORE
Lawsuit Filed Against Galena High Coach
A lawsuit has been filed by three former Galena High School football players claiming that their football coach bullied them off the team. The lawsuit alleges that Mateo Lemus, Bryan Madison and Jake Berger were retaliated against by their football coach, Steve Struzyk after they asked the coach to comply with the school districts non-bullying…… MORE
Breaking News: Flood Watch
The National Weather Service in Reno has declared a “Flood Watch” for the Greater Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson City and Minden areas, including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville and Virginia City from late this Saturday night January 6th, through Monday morning.… MORE
Reno Macy’s Spared For Now
Macy’s is planning to close about 100 stores, and released a list of 68 slated for closure. The Reno store at Meadowwood Mall isn’t on the list. Macy’s is making changes in the way its stores are run, and reducing infrastructure based on falling store sales. Macy’s had a disappointing Christmas Season and will cut…… MORE
Tesla Gigafactory Humming
Tesla Motors Inc has started mass production of lithium-ion battery cells at its Northern Nevada gigafactory, along with Japan’s Panasonic Corp. The cylindrical “2170 cells”, which will be used to power Tesla’s energy storage products and the new Model 3 sedan. The gigafactory will initially produce battery cells for the company’s Powerwall 2 and Powerpack…… MORE
Sandbags Available In Washoe, Lyon, and South Tahoe
The Washoe County Community Services Department has setup several sandbag locations for residents within unincorporated Washoe County. Washoe County asks that all citizens stay away from standing or moving water and do not try to pass over roads where you cannot see the pavement. Get sandbag locations online at Washoecounty.us. In Reno they’re available at…… MORE
Fatal Hit & Run Crash Under Investigation
The Reno Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that happened just after midnight at Holcomb and Pueblo Street. According to police, the victim was hit while crossing the street. Police are not releasing the victims name until they can notify next of kin. Police do not have a description of the…… MORE
Standoff Ends Peacefully in Gardnerville
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Gardnerville man after he, allegedly, beat a woman. Deputies received reports of a partially clothed woman running down Centerville Lane on Monday evening; she was bound and badly beaten. Investigators say the unnamed woman was the victim of a violent domestic battery. After obtaining arrest and search warrants…… MORE
Hug High Student Moved From ICU
The 14-year-old boy Hug High Freshman shot last month by a school police officer is improving, and soon will be moved to a rehab center. The teenager was shot once in the chest Dec. 7th, then suffered a stroke after he underwent surgery to remove part of a lung. He spent the past three weeks…… MORE
Drive-By Shooting Suspect Arrested
18-year-old Kevin Gonzales of South Lake Tahoe, has been arrested in connection with a December 29th drive-by shooting at the Pioneer Inn Motel. Gonzalez was booked into the El Dorado County Jail for one felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon and one misdemeanor charge of destruction of evidence. No firearms have been recovered…… MORE
