RARE NEVADA QUARTER WORTH SIX FIGURES — A coin minted in Carson City in the 1870’s was just sold here in Reno, and thanks to the rarity of the coin, the sellers got more than six figures for it. The coin is an 1873 no arrows quarter that was minted in the beginning of that year,…… MORE
Why Nevada Bans Sports Betting Sites
WHY NEVADA BANS SPORTS BETTING SITES — Nevada’s gaming Control Board has ordered sports betting sites like Fan Duel and Draft Kings to stop operating in the Silver State, until they can get a gambling license and be regulated like our sports books are. The decision was made by regulators last week, but the…… MORE
Nevada Appeals Court Works As Hoped
NEVADA APPEALS COURT WORKS AS HOPED — Nevada’s new appeals court, created this year after voter approval, is working as intended. Chief Justice James Hardesty says it’s making a difference for Nevadans. Nearly 500 cases have been resolved, and the backlog of cases is down to about 1500. Justice Hardesty says on Nevada Newsmakers,…… MORE
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Treacherous
ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP TURNS TREACHEROUS — A routine traffic stop in Fernley Sunday developed into a high speed chase, multiple car accidents, and a non-injury shooting in a crime that played out over an hour in three jurisdictions. It started around 5 pm, when Lyon County deputies stopped the suspect for suspicion of driving under the…… MORE
SLT Police Officer Dies In Crash
SLT POLICE OFFICER DIES IN CRASH — Authorities say a South Lake Tahoe police officer was one of three people who died in a rollover crash in Churchill County. The sheriff’s office says 42-year-old Officer Mark Hounsell, his 34-year-old wife, Jeanne Hounsell of Minden, and 33-year-old Laura Fisher of Washington, Illinois died Saturday in the…… MORE
Watch For Tahoe Prescribed Burns
WATCH FOR TAHOE PRESCRIBED BURNS — The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun prescribed fire operations on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in Christmas Valley near Meyers. Operations may take place near Grass Lake Road near Highway 89 South, and may continue over the next several weeks as conditions…… MORE
Cruz Officially In Nevada Caucus
CRUZ OFFICIALLY IN NEVADA CAUCUS — Sen. Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign stopped in Reno Saturday to open his Northern Nevada offices – and officially make sure he is on the ballot for the caucus. The campaign opened its doors at 3652 S. Virginia St., Ste. C-3 in the Sierra Marketplace. The Texas senator’s wife,…… MORE
Jeb Bush Courts Latino Voters In Reno
JEB BUSH COURTS LATINO VOTERS IN RENO — GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush is making another campaign stop in Reno and Las Vegas this week, targeting Hispanic voters during his visit. Bush is stopping in Reno Wednesday morning for a western policy event, then Bush heads south to visit the College of Southern Nevada…… MORE
SATURDAY SIERRA PHOTO HIKES
Washoe County Park rangers are hosting a number of photo hikes in the next few weeks to help you get some great pictures in spots you may not know about. We have some of the most picturesque views of the Sierras and in the Reno area, and rangers will take you up to a few spots where…… MORE
TEAL PUMPKINS MAKE HALLOWEEN SAFER
TEAL PUMPKINS MAKE HALLOWEEN SAFER — Halloween can be a tricky holiday for parents of children with food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide campaign that lets parents know which houses have safe treats. Caroline Moasessi is with the Food Allergy Parent Education Group and says Halloween is always a little scary for her, but the Teal…… MORE
