Nearly 20 people were evacuated from an apartment building on the 600 block of Hot Springs Road in Carson City last night due to a gas leak. The leak occurred when a car ran into the side of the apartment complex, hitting four gas meters. The leak forced the closure of Hot Springs Road between…… MORE
Nugget Being Sold to NV Based Company
Nevada based Marnell Gaming is buying the Nugget Casino Resort, terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Marnell’s portfolio includes the Colorado Belle and Edgewater casino resorts on the Colorado River in Laughlin. In a press release, Marnell says they will initiate a significant capital improvement plan for the property, which will include new slot…… MORE
Air Guardsman Found Dead in Pyramid Lake
A Nevada Air Guardsman was found dead in Pyramid Lake after being reported missing Monday. 26 year old Michael Anthony Beaton was a member of the 152nd Maintenance Squadron, Nevada Air National Guard. Cause of death determination is pending autopsy from the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office. Beaton was wearing a lifejacket when he was…… MORE
Humane Society Offering Unconditional Love
The Nevada Humane Society hopes you’ll take a tip in your search for unconditional love this Valentines Day. Why not try Furry Speed Dating? This unique event pairs people and pets, Sunday, February 14th from 1pm to 4pm, at Petco on Topsy Lane in Carson City. You can meet some of the most eligible dogs…… MORE
Looking For Work? Get Your Resume Ready
Looking for work? The Carson City Chamber of Commerce, partnering with Carson City Health and Human Services, is hosting a community job fair at the end of the month. The fair is being held February 26th, and will host over two dozen employers looking to hire. The fair is from 2 until 4:30pm at the…… MORE
Fiorina Cancels Reno Campaign Stop
Now that former HP CEO Carly Fiorina has dropped out of the Presidential race, after poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, she is also canceling a planned February 17th luncheon appearance with the Washoe County Republican women. The luncheon however is not canceled.… MORE
Local Couple Files Solar Lawsuit
An Northern Nevada couple is suing SolarCity. They say the rooftop solar installer failed to disclose information about future rates before it installed panels on their home near Reno. Among the claims– negligence, fraud, breach of contract and deceptive trade practices. The lawsuit says the couple entered a contract with SolarCity in August, two months…… MORE
Thieves Rob JA Offices, Need Donations
The non profit Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada’s offices on West 6th Street were broken into Monday Night, with thieves making off with almost everything inside including all the computers, and office supplies. The office could use any computer devices you may not need, if you’d like to donate them, as well as extra office…… MORE
Huge Meth Bust in Carson City
A raid on a Woodside Drive apartment led to five arrests Tuesday, as Tri-Net officers busted up a drug trafficking operation in east Carson City. The men were booked into Carson City jail on multiple felony charges. This was the culmination of a four-month drug trafficking investigation in which methamphetamine was seized along with nearly…… MORE
Sparks Plans to Use Bond to Minimize Flooding
The Sparks City Council approved a $20 million bond, which will pay for the third phase of the North Truckee Drain Realignment. The project will direct the drain further downstream of the Truckee River to the east of Vista Boulevard. The realignment is expected to minimize flooding in the Sparks Industrial area, which was inundated…… MORE
