The State Public Utilities Commission has adopted a new rate structure for customers with rooftop solar panels. The commission voted unanimously to reduce the amount NV Energy pays customers for the extra energy their solar panels produce, and feed back to the grid, and change the “flat service rate,” for customers with solar panels. The…… MORE
Crime Doesn’t Pay in Northern Nevada
A local repeat offender has been sentenced to between 48 and 120 months in state prison. David Paley was arrested in May by detectives of the Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program. He had committed a burglary of a closed appliance store in Sparks by breaking the glass in the front window and stealing cash. Paley…… MORE
Bernie Sanders Coming Back To Reno
Bernie Sanders’ campaign says the senator from Vermont will make a campaign visit in Reno, Sunday. The campaign is also launching a Nevada-wide advertisting blitz. Sanders is scheduled to be at a town meeting December 27 at 4:30PM at the Reno Ballroom at 401 Center Street. Doors open at 3:30PM. The event is free and…… MORE
Have Your Adopted Pet Delivered on Christmas
If you’re thinking about adopting a pet, this is a good week to do it. As a special Christmas feature, the Nevada Humane Society can arrange free delivery of your newly adopted pet on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, by Santa and his elves. Jessica Branton is the Adoption Coordinator, she says you need to…… MORE
Stolen Trailer Found, Suspects Sought
Reno Police have tracked down a stolen trailer filled with golf equipment. The First Tee of Northern Nevada trailer was found by local citizen that happened to see the story on TV, and then noticed a suspicious trailer covered with a tarp near Pine Street and River Rock in Central Reno. Staff from First Tee…… MORE
Officials Can’t Fingerprint Uber Drivers
State officials say they can’t do a proper study on background checks that lawmakers wanted as a condition for allowing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft in Nevada. The Nevada Transportation Authority says they can’t force drivers for Uber and Lyft to participate in fingerprint checks. Lawmakers wanted to determine whether fingerprinting and FBI background checks…… MORE
Another Successful Year for Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots was a big success this year in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, with enough gifts donated to surprise around 3000 kids this year. Every child that is eligible for Toys For Tots will get three presents for Christmas, and three stocking stuffers. Toys for Tots also gives Christmas gifts to…… MORE
Faraday Deal Approved
Governor Brian Sandoval signed four bills into law approving a $335 million deal that will pave the way for electric automaker Faraday Future to build a manufacturing plant in North Las Vegas. The governor held a brief ceremony at the Nevada Capitol late Saturday afternoon congratulating legislators for approving the laws during a four-day special…… MORE
Deputies Hope DNA Will ID Suspect
Carson City deputies are hoping DNA will be the key to apprehending a suspect who has been threatening a local judge. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has issued a DNA arrest warrant, extending the statute of limitations on the case. The warrant provides a DNA marker from an envelope sent to Justice of the Peace…… MORE
Chaplain Removed Over Views on Homosexuality
A volunteer chaplain at Washoe County’s Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center has been relieved of his duties over his views on homosexuality. The Reno Gazette-Journal is reporting that Marvin Neal says he was fired last week via an e-mail after 15 years as a chaplain at the center. The R-G-J says the Division Director for…… MORE
