Some great news on the Nevada job front. The Silver State is sixth in the nation for job growth, according to the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. We’ve had a growth rate of 3.2 percent as of the second quarter of 2016. The only states where jobs are growing faster, are Utah, Idaho,…… MORE
Conservatives Fighting UNLV Sanctuary Status
Campus Conservatives at UNLV, are demanding President Len Jessup, drop plans to turn the campus into a “Sanctuary,” for illegal aliens. They’ve asked for a meeting to discuss the issue. The groups co-founder Jordan Escoto tells the Las Vegas Review Journal, UNLV shouldn’t be in the business of deciding how to apply the law, and…… MORE
Health Link Holding Open Enrollment Event
Nevada Health Link is inviting Nevada residents to “Get connected” during an enrollment event Thursday. It’s the last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start January 1st. The event offers free healthcare coverage assistance provided by experienced licensed enrollment professionals. It’s noon to 7 p.m. at the Peppermill’s Sorrento Ballroom.…… MORE
California Man Killed in Avalanche Identified
The man who was killed in an avalanche at Mt Rose, is identified as 64 year old Thomas Barker, a medical doctor from Aptos, California.Search dogs led crews to the body buried in about ten feet of show Sunday afternoon.… MORE
Deputies Looking For Missing Carson City Teen
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway teen. 16-year-old Janae Angel was reported as a runaway Friday, December 9th. Investigators say she is suspected of being with people she may have met on Facebook, and she may be in the Reno or Tahoe area. Detectives say they don’t…… MORE
Environmentalists Praising Tahoe Restoration Act
Environmentalists are calling congressional approval of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, a key step toward providing hundreds of millions of dollars to continue efforts to reverse a long-term drop in the clarity of the mountain lake.The Restoration Act, co authored by Senator Dean Heller, is part of a larger national package of water infrastructure improvements,…… MORE
Accused Food Tamperer Attacks Guard
The man who’s being charged for putting a bleach smelling liquid on food at two South Lake Tahoe businesses is now in more hot water after allegedly attacking an officer at the El Dorado County Jail. 43 year old Harry Dally was arrested November 22nd, and sometime between then and December 4th, Dally made a…… MORE
Superintendent to Get Performance Review
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is inviting public comment as they discuss a performance evaluation, for Superintendent Traci Davis. The public discussion will be after 4PM Tuesday at the Board’s regular meeting, in an effort to make public comment more convenient for anyone who would like to offer opinions. Board President Angela…… MORE
Token Transit Now Available For RTC Riders
RTC riders can now use smartphones as bus passes with the launch of “Token Transit.” That’s a new free app for iPhone and Android devices. The Token Transit app enables users to buy their bus passes with credit or debit cards, and an onscreen display then is used as a substitute for a traditional paper…… MORE
Ski Instructor Killed at Northstar Resort
A 35-year-old ski instructor has died after an accident Sunday at Northstar Resort. The accident happened on a beginner trail as Dennis Baltimore of King’s Beach skied off trail, to avoid a collision with a snowboarder who’d “Spun out” on a patch of ice. Baltimore went into the woods, hit some rocks, ended up in…… MORE
