State officials have approved a new contract with the law firm that’s helping defend the state’s Education Savings Account program. The Nevada Board of Examiners voted to approve a $125,000 agreement with Bancroft PLLC, the law firm of former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement. Clement has argued more cases before the U.S. Supreme Court since…… MORE
Allegiant Air is Expanding Service in Nevada
Nevada based Allegiant Air is expanding service. Flights from Las Vegas will now include Albuquerque and Sonoma California. Allegiant is also adding Evansville Indiana. They’re also adding a Los Angeles flight that will service Reno Tahoe Airport this summer.… MORE
Laxalt Warns Of “Tech Support” Scams
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is alerting consumers about an increase in technical support scams in Nevada, involving unsolicited phone calls or pop-up computer messages warning of computer viruses. Consumers who fall victim to tech support scams can be charged hundreds of dollars to have the virus “Diagnosed” and “Removed,” and risk exposing their personal…… MORE
Protestors Rally At Lease Sale
Environmental activists protested in downtown Reno against the sale of oil and gas leases on federal land in Nevada. The climate change Protesters rallied under the Reno arch with signs that read “Keep It In The Ground.” The protest was in conjunction with a BLM auction of leases scheduled inside a Reno hotel-casino. 39 parcels …… MORE
No Charges In Spanish Springs Shootings
No one will be charged in the 2015 shooting deaths of two Spanish Springs men. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says the shooter acted in self-defense, and in defense of his 50-year-old brother and 75-year-old father. Residents inside a home on McLemore Court were disturbed by yelling and fighting outside their home. One of the…… MORE
Gaming Officials Considering Daily Fantasy Sports
Nevada officials considering Daily Fantasy Sports and other new products should embrace innovation, and establish a framework that allows gaming companies to stay ahead of consumer demand. That’s the testimony of the CEO of the American Gaming Association. Geoff Freeman spoke before the Nevada Gaming Policy Committee in Las Vegas, Monday. The Committee meeting was…… MORE
RTC in Fight With Drivers Union
For about two years, RTC and its bus drivers have been fighting over a plan to switch on the audio capability to the cameras already on transit buses. Teamsters drivers say it’s illegal eavesdropping, and neither side seems to think an agreement is possible without involving a federal judge. RTC’s Joe Harrington says the issue…… MORE
Industrial Equipment Company Coming to Sparks
Cam-Concept USA, a manufacturer of custom industrial equipment and Cam-Lift systems, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Sparks. The company plans to hire 10 employees at an average wage of more than $28 per hour. Positions include; machinists, welders, engineers and sales. Jacques Simard, Vice President of Cam-Concept USA. says the Sparks location on Glendale…… MORE
UNR Professor Gets Major Honor
University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor of Anthropology Sarah Cowie was recently named one of 105 Presidential Early Career Award recipients for Scientists and Engineers by President Obama. The Presidential Early Career Award is the highest honor awarded by the government to scientists and engineers at the early stages of their career, coordinated by the…… MORE
ACLU Says NV DMV Violating Voter Act
The American Civil Liberties Union says it’s too difficult for people to register to vote through the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. The ACLU sent a letter to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office on Monday, saying forms available at the DMV are violating the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. That act specifies that…… MORE
