Taxpayers would be on the hook for 780 million dollars, for a 1.2 billion dollar domed stadium at UNLV. Private investors would kick in 420 million on the stadium project, that has attracted the interest of the Oakland Raiders. But backers say NFL or not, they plan to move forward.… MORE
RPD Warning of Text Scam
The Reno Police Department is warning about a text scam working in Northern Nevada with text messages being sent claiming you’ve won the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes. First of all, you need to sign up for the contest to even qualify to win, and the texters seem to be oblivious to that fact, since they’re calling people…… MORE
Positive Outlook For Aces Stadium
The back property tax issue between the owners of Ace’s ballpark and the city has been setttled, and Aces President Eric Edelstein says it’s nothing but blue skies ahead. The ballpark is hosting more non baseball events and preparing for the launch of a USL soccer team next year. More than a million dollars in…… MORE
Local Expert Joins Zika Response Effort
A local expert is part of nationwide Zika Response Working Group, assessing the threat the virus has on the United States. The team has been analyzing what’s been going on in South and Central America since December. Dr. James Wilson is with the Nevada State Infectious Disease Forecast Center. While he says the disease will…… MORE
State Treasurer Playing Hardball
State Treasurer Dan Schwartz is playing hardball over the lawsuits filed against the state’s Education Savings Account program. He asked a court to require opponents to post a bond of nearly $239,000 to cover the state’s cost if the injunction against the program is lifted. The bond request also asked for $205,000 to cover court…… MORE
McLaury Retires From School Board
Washoe County School Board member Barbara McLaury says she is stepping down in March, because of unspecified health issues. She says she hasn’t been able to attend recent board meetings. Trustees will now have to choose a replacement to represent District G in west Washoe County. That person will fill the seat until someone is…… MORE
William W. Coffey Jr, Dead at 86
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and US flags are flying at half-staff this week in honor of William W. Coffey Jr., a former Tribal Council member, who died January 24th. Coffey, a former U.S. Marine, served on the council for 22 years on and off between 1955 and 2000. He was 86 years old. A funeral service…… MORE
Gov Looks to Preserve Mining Industry
Governor Brian Sandoval Thursday said Nevada’s mining industry, the sage-grouse, and future economic development can all coexist and flourish in the State. Sandoval offered a proposal to the Bureau of Land Management in response to the proposed mineral withdrawal Environmental Impact Statement. He says it delivers what he’s calling a win-win‟ solution to achieve the…… MORE
RPD Investigate Fourth Street Shooting
Reno Police are investigating a man who walked into a laundromat on Wells Avenue with a gunshot wound to his leg last night. The first call came around 8PM when officers responded to a report of a man who was apparently shot in the 1400 block of East Fourth Street before he made his way…… MORE
Missing Man Found in Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake Tribal Police recovered the body of a 68 year old Sparks man who has been missing since last October. Tribal police, along with assistance of the Washoe County Sheriff’s HASTY Team, recovered the body of Richard Bleakney after about 10 hours of searching. According to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Facebook page, the deep…… MORE
