More details are coming out in a crash that killed 64 year old Janis Hill of Gardnerville Friday night, at State Route 88 and Mottsville lane. The investigation indicates the driver of a Ford Taurus was headed south on 88 approaching the intersection at the same time a BMW driven by Hille was headed east…… MORE
Carly Fiorina Heading to Reno
Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina is heading to Reno next month after the Republican debate in Las Vegas. Fiorina is scheduled to headline an energy policy event Dec. 16 at the Atlantis casino at 3 p.m. It’s organized by conservative group Americans for Prosperity as part of their Road to Reform discussion series.… MORE
Evacuations After Small Fire at Peppermill
An investigation is underway after a small fire started inside the laundry room at the Peppermill Casino Resort in south Reno early Friday afternoon. The fire started just before 1 p.m. and caused the evacuation of several nearby rooms. No one was hurt.… MORE
Trustees Approve Contract For Superintendent
The deal has been made, and Tracy Davis is now the “permanent” superintendent for the Washoe County School District. She’ll earn 311 thousand in total pay for her first year as superintendent. The board faced an angry public after it was inaccurately reported, that her contract would be nearly half a million dollars. Board members…… MORE
Gov Announces Sage Commission Members
Governor Brian Sandoval announced the appointed members of the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission for K-12 public education. Assembly Bill 421 created the SAGE Commission as one of many public education spending accountability measures. The SAGE Commission represents a diverse group of leaders across the state with deep experience and expertise in K-12 and higher…… MORE
Judge Postpones Sage Grouse Decision
A Reno federal judge is postponing a decision on whether to block U.S. regulations protecting the greater sage grouse. Judge Miranda Du says she’s not clear if the rules are really to blame for delays in construction of a rural water supply tank near Great Basin National Park along the Utah line. She granted an…… MORE
Pie Thieves Busted
Two people were arrested for stealing two pies from a Carson City grocery store, and for also trying to hit the grocery store manager with their car. Marcelo Escareno Fountas and his unidentified female accomplice, went into the Smith’s store on East William Street around midnight Tuesday, grabbed the pies, and then took off in…… MORE
Voters May Weigh In On Min Wage
Voters might get to vote on raising Nevada’s minimum wage to $13. A group called the Committee to Raise the Minimum Wage in Nevada filed a petition for a 2016 ballot measure. Nevada’s minimum wage is $8.25 an hour, or $7.25 if an employer offers health insurance. The measure would raise it to $9.25 an…… MORE
Reno Officials Deny Refugee City App
City of Reno officials are now saying they did not support an application to make Reno a “Refugee city,” to take Syrian refugees. According to a statement, Reno officials became aware of an application the Northern Nevada International Center submitted to U.S. State Department to become a refugee city, with stated support from the City…… MORE
NV Energy Prepares For Storm
Recent weather forecasts predict wind and a 70 percent chance of rain, along with freezing temperatures through the Thanksgiving weekend, with a high of just 37 predicted for Thanksgiving Day in the Reno-Sparks area. As many families make preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, NV Energy is preparing to respond to power-related emergencies should they…… MORE
