Sparks plans to take a lawsuit over medical marijuana business information to the state Supreme Court. An RGJ reporter filed a public records request for copies of current business licenses for cultivation centers, dispensaries and production facilities in Sparks. The city provided the information, with businesses owners’ names blacked out. A district judge ordered the…… MORE
State Treasurer Pleased With ESA Motion
State Treasurer Dan Schwartz is pleased that the Nevada Supreme Court has granted a motion to expedite the appeal of a District Court Judge’s order that put an injunction on the ESA program. The Treasurer says ESA represents a first step in reforming our education system, by shifting decision-making responsibility for our children from school…… MORE
Rodeo Idol Now Taking Applications
The Reno Rodeo’s “Rodeo Idol” contest returns for the second year in a row. Rodeo Idol enables community members to compete for a chance to sing the National Anthem on one night of the “Wildest, Richest, Rodeo in the West,” this summer. The competition finals will be held at Gilley’s inside the Nugget Casino Resort…… MORE
Stead Fire Displaces Four People
Reno Firefighters say one man was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire damaged a duplex in Stead Monday evening. It happened about 8:30 when firefighters responded to a call of a fire at a duplex on the 14000 block of Stead Boulevard. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze but a department official says…… MORE
Man Drives Car Into Truckee River
Reno Police say a man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after he crashed his SUV into the Truckee River near Idlewild Park on Sunday morning around 9:30 am. Police received a call about a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the Truckee River and when they arrived on the scene, they found the driver…… MORE
Bernie Supports Nevada Solar Industry
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is supporting advocates for Nevada’s solar industry as the state’s Democratic presidential contest approaches. The Vermont senator met activists in Reno on Saturday and criticized a decision by Nevada regulators to increase rates for rooftop solar customers. Solar companies in Nevada have been laying off workers because of the pending rate…… MORE
Bail Denied for Fallon Man Indicted in Oregon Standoff
A Fallon man who was one of those who occupied an Oregon Wildlife refuge is being held in the Washoe County Jail without bail. A U-S magistrate found 44 year old Corey Lequieu of Fallon to be a dangerous flight risk and denied bail for him. Lequieu made an initial appearance in Reno Court Thursday…… MORE
There’s a New Tool For Reno-Tahoe Fliers
Reno Tahoe International Airport has modified their website, and has added a number of features to it, so you can check if your flight’s on time, and also find out about specials the airlines are offering. The airport has been working on the site for the last few months, and now it’s live and ready…… MORE
Changes Coming to The Sparks Nugget
Now that the Nugget casino was sold to the Marnell family, who also own casinos in Laughlin, they have big ideas for the casino. They plan on adding new games to the gaming floor, and then a renovation of the west tower will be the next priority. The Nugget Showroom is also on tap for…… MORE
Virginia Bridge Nearing Completion
The city of Reno will celebrate the completion of the $18.2 million Virginia Street Bridge project this spring. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new bridge on April 12. The new bridge is supposed to increase the region’s overall flood control efforts. It replaces the 110-year-old Virginia Street Bridge, which collected debris during floods, and would…… MORE
