The Reno Fire Department put out a small fire between the Truckee River and the Grand Sierra Resort property last night, just before 9 o’clock. Firefighters estimate the fire burned an area about 30 feet by 20 feet. There is evidence that the fire could be linked to a nearby homeless camp.… MORE
More Burning Man Art Coming to Downtown
Two empty lots in Reno will soon be home to an art installation courtesy of Burning Man 2016. The City Council approved a lease agreement to install the art at lots currently hosting dirt and sidewalks after two motels were demolished earlier this month. Six sculptures have been recommended for the project.… MORE
Impairment Played Role in Tragic Crash
Alcohol and drugs were factors in a head on crash on Somersett parkway, that killed a young woman and her unborn baby August 5th. Christopher Gonzalez, who also died in the crash, was driving on the wrong side of the road and had a blood alcohol level of .14 , which is almost twice the legal…… MORE
Clean Energy Project Commending The Governor
The Clean Energy Project is commending Governor Brian Sandoval and his New Energy Industry Task Force, which Tuesday made a series of legislative and regulatory recommendations to implement clean energy policies in 2017. Among them, limits on the amount of fossil fuel electric utilities can produce, expansion of financing programs for residential and business clean…… MORE
North Valleys Library Needs Your Help
The North Valleys Library is looking for help as it gets ready for upgrades, after being open for 40 years. The branch serves communities on the east side of Peavine Mountain. Library officials say the planned expansion is estimated to cost more than $30,000. The upgrades are geared toward improved service delivery, and include adding…… MORE
Washoe Commission Appoints Legislators
Three people have been appointed to fill legislative vacancies by the Washoe County Commission. They are new 13 District State Senator Julia Ratti, new 15 district Senator Jesse Haw, and new Assembly member for District 25 Dominic Brunetti. The “Hurry up” on these three long vacancies comes in advance of an October Special Session to…… MORE
Taxpayer Groups Join Raiders Opposition
Two more groups are coming out against a proposed $1.9 billion domed football stadium in Las Vegas, which will be considered by lawmakers next month. Anna Thornley, president of the Nevada Taxpayers Association, says 57 percent of their board is opposed to increasing hotel room taxes to help pay for the dome’s construction. Nevadan’s for…… MORE
Progressive Groups Against Stadium Plan
Progressive groups, and conservatives are speaking out against the plan to raise hotel-room taxes, to put 750 million dollars toward a new football stadium, in an effort to lure the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas. The governor is expected to call a special session of the Legislature in about two weeks, to vote on the…… MORE
Eldorado Announces Downtown Improvements
Eldorado Resorts has announced plans to make more than $50 million in improvements at its three casinos in downtown Reno. Gary Carano, the Eldorado Chairman and CEO says the plans include the renovation of 4,100 rooms, new restaurants and casino upgrades at the Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus. The move comes on the heels…… MORE
Victim Identified in Fatal Crash
The Nevada Highway Patrol continues to investigate a crash that killed a woman on Kingsbury Grade, September 23rd. The preliminary investigation indicates 47-year-old Carrie Hilderbrand of Wellington was eastbound in a Nissan Pathfinder when she drifted over the median lines. The driver of a motor home was headed west, and was hit head on. The…… MORE
