The clock is ticking on the open enrollment period for health insurance via the Silver State Health Exchange. If you aren’t signed up and paid by December 15th, coverage won’t begin until well after the first of the year. Janel Davis at the Silver State Health Exchange urges uninsured Nevadan’s to check to see whether…… MORE
No Charges For Driver Who Killed Two Children
An out of court settlement means criminal charges will not be pressed against a 66 year old man who killed two young Reno children in a car crash. Sheldon Berg was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. Prosecutors say he was driving even though he admitted he knew he had a seizure coming on. Terms of…… MORE
Major Drug Bust in Douglas County
Four men from Stockton, Calif were arrested for allegedly being involved in a large scale drug dealing operation. Douglas County authorities in an undercover investigation were able to buy 170 grams of heroin, 50 grams of methamphetamine and a handgun from the men who wanted to set up shop in the county. Carlos Honable, William…… MORE
Home Sales Down, Prices Up
The Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors November report on existing home sales in Washoe County, showed home sales down 11 percent from a year ago. But the median sales price for an existing single family home is now $292,000; an increase of 12 percent from November 2014 and a 4 percent increase from October 2015. The…… MORE
Lt Gov Wants Swift Passage of Faraday Deal
Lt Gov. Mark Hutchison, who as President of the State Senate would lead a special session on the Faraday deal, says Faraday Future choosing Nevada is an indisputable indicator that we are a stronger Nevada than we were yesterday, and it sends a clear message to other companies that if they bring the jobs, we…… MORE
School District Praising New System
The Washoe County School District is praising the passage of the “Every Student Succeeds Act,” signed by the President this week. Under the new system, which replaces “No Child Left Behind,” states will be allowed to choose their own academic goals, both short and long term. These goals must address proficiency on tests, English language…… MORE
Carson is Coming To Carson
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will hold a public rally in Carson City next Wednesday, Carson will be at the Carson City Community Center. Doors will open at noon for the 2PM event. Seating is first-come-first-served, but limited, and all attendees must pass through a security checkpoint to gain access to the theater.… MORE
Electric Carmaker To Build Plant In Vegas
A Chinese-backed electric carmaker plans to build a $1 billion plant in North Las Vegas. Billionaire Chinese investor Jia Yueting, a major financial backer of California-based “Faraday Future” made that anouncement in a letter to state officials, according to the Associated Press. Lawmakers still would need to authorize tax incentives, and this could require a…… MORE
Heroin Bust in Silver Spring
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested two brothers suspected of trafficking heroin. The arrest happened December 4th in Silver Springs when Dillon and Jacob Wright were pulled over on a traffic stop. A search of the vehicle found heroin and other drug paraphernalia. Both men have been charged with possession of heroin, trafficking of a…… MORE
Local Team Headed to Pop Warner Super Bowl
The Reno Miners have made it to the Championship game at the Pop Warner Super Bowl for the second straight year. Last season they finished as the runner-up. A handfull of the current players were on that team as well. The Miners will face the Ocoee Bulldogs in the Championship on Saturday at 6am local…… MORE
