A Reno man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for an August incident, in which he hit a police officer with his car and was shot in return. 25 year old Russell Roberts pleaded guilty after being charged with battery with a deadly weapon, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to appear…… MORE
Heller Sponsors Elderly Gun Bill
Senator Dean Heller is co-sponsoring a bill he says would protect some Social Security beneficiaries from being stripped of their ability to buy a gun. In January 2013, the President issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to submit information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System on individuals who may be “mentally deficient.” In…… MORE
Job Creation at Tesla Moving Slowly
The Governors Office of Economic Development says Tesla’s Nevada battery plant is creating jobs more slowly than first projected, but it’s still making satisfactory progress. There are 272 people working at the Tesla and Panasonic factories by the end of last year. About 700 jobs had been predicted.… MORE
National Kayak Event Coming to Reno
Another major event is coming to the Truckee Meadows. The 2016 U.S. National Whitewater Freestyle Championships will be held during the Reno River Festival at the Truckee River Whitewater Park. The event in May will feature kayak and fishing clinics, music performances, a craft beer village, a group bike ride, yoga and a costume contest.… MORE
Bellevue Bridge Closed For Repairs
The Nevada Department of Transportation is sending a reminder that the Bellevue Bridge in Washoe Valley is going to be closed for at least the next three months, so workers can renovate the bridge that was first constructed in 1968. If you have to travel through the area, NDOT has a detour posted that will…… MORE
Home Depot Looking For 300 Workers
If you’re looking for work, there’s around 300 opportunities to available at Home Depots throughout the Truckee Meadows. The home improvement store is getting ready to staff up for spring time, their busiest time of year. Most of the positions are permanent part time, and some are seasonal. The store will add over 80,000 new…… MORE
Sen. Reid Fights For Solar Customers
Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Maine Senator Angus King are proposing a bill to protect rooftop solar customers from efforts by utility companies to strip away incentives. Reid says Americans have embraced renewable energy and are investing in it more than ever. Reid says the recent decisions by the state PUC to impose fees and…… MORE
Wilson Trial Ends in DUI Conviction
A Reno man has been convicted after a week long trial, of DUI. In his case it led to a hit and run crash that severely injured a man in 2014. 28 year old Daniel Wilson ran over a man on a scooter with his pickup, after drinking and smoking marijuana, then left the scene.…… MORE
Heller Sponsors Express Appeals Act
Senator Dean Heller is a co-sponsor of the Express Appeals Act, It’s legislation establishing a new, voluntary five-year pilot program to help reduce the large backlog of appeals made by veterans to the Veterans Benefits Administration. Heller says as Co-Chair of the Senate VA Backlog Working Group, ensuring Nevada and our nation’s veterans receive a…… MORE
Mayor Makes Potholes a Priority
Recent storms have pounded roads throughout the Reno area. The city says this has caused a significant amount of damage to roadways in the form of potholes. The City of Reno is encouraging residents to contact Reno Direct at 775-334-INFO to report potholes. A work order will be generated for every pothole that is reported,…… MORE
