Nevada gaming revenue was up almost 4 percent in September, with strong gains on the Las Vegas Strip. The state’s casinos won nearly $949 million in September, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Reno casino revenue grew 2 percent to $54 million. Revenue on the Las Vegas Strip was up more than 7 percent…… MORE
Could Adelson Walk Away From The Raiders Deal?
Las Vegas Billionaire Sheldon Adelson is giving indications he could walk away from a deal to bring the Raiders to sin city. He suggested in an interview the Raiders want too much, and if they don’t want the deal he’s offered “Bye Bye.” He says he can live with or without the Raiders. Word in…… MORE
RTC Bus Involved in Morning Crash
Reno police are investigating a rollover that involved an RTC bus and a pickup. The crash happened on North Virginia Street near Moraine Way around 7 Thursday morning, blocking one lane of northbound North Virginia. Police say it appears the driver of the pickup stopped to let a pedestrian cross North Virginia. The bus driver…… MORE
Silver Springs Man Charged With Open Murder
A Silver Springs man is charged with open murder, kidnapping and arson, after human remains were found in a burned vehicle near Pyramid Lake on the road to Gerlach. 27 year old Corey Massengale, was arrested in the death of 47 year old Shannon Miller, also of Silver Springs. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says…… MORE
Reno “Best City For Retirement”
Reno is getting some attention from Money Magazine, as one of the best cities in America for retirement. They say Reno offers all the services of a major city, including a great airport, plenty of recreational opportunities and special events, no income tax, and fairly competitive property taxes. Reno was named “Best in the Mountains.”…… MORE
Court Rules Against Min Wage Workers
Minimum wage workers only need to be offered health insurance, for employers to be able to pay a lower minimum wage. The state Supreme Court unanimously rejected arguments that workers must be enrolled in health coverage for employers to be legally allowed to pay them one dollar less per hour. The court says accepting the…… MORE
Little Valley Fire Caused by Prescribed Burn
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says the Little Valley Fire was caused by a Prescribed Burn meant to thin the Whittell Forest. Interim director Kay Scherer has ordered an in-depth review. 23 homes were lost. The Little Valley Fire burned 2,291 acres and cost 5.8 million dollars to fight.… MORE
More Details Released on Biden Visit
More details have been released on Saturday’s campaign appearance by Vice President Joe Biden. Biden will speak at Wooster High School at 2:30 pm, doors open for the event at 12:30. Biden will campaign for Hillary Clinton and is also endorsing Catherin Cortez Masto in the U.S. Senate race.… MORE
Local Business Owner Will Serve 10 Months
The former owner of some Reno landscaping businesses has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for failing to file employment tax returns. Kyle Archie was also ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution for violating federal employment tax laws. His mother, the company bookkeeper, also was sentenced to five years’ probation…… MORE
Domestic Incident Shuts Down Cold Springs Drive
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office closed Cold Springs Drive in the area of Roper Lane about 6:30 p.m. after receiving a call of a domestic violence situation. The sheriff’s office sent out extra patrol cars because there was a report there were weapons involved. But the situation resolved about 8 p.m. and there were no…… MORE
