The Nevada Commission on Tourism has approved more than $300,000 for grants to promote tourism in the state’s rural areas. The projects include a train and bike trail in Ely, an outdoor sculpture park near Beatty, and television ads to promote Nevada’s Cowboy Country along the Interstate 80 corridor.The $301,575 approved earlier this month by…… MORE
Washoe County Examiner’s Office Investigating Body Found in Sparks
The Washoe County Examiner’s Office is investigating a body found on Tuesday near Belmar Drive in Sparks. Officials say just before 3pm on December 24th, a couple walking their dogs found an unresponsive body on a hill. Examiners say the woman’s death does not look suspicious and could be naturally caused. Sparks Police and the…… MORE
Reno Man Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder
A Reno man has been convicted on one count of 2nd Degree Murder. 26 year old Jessie Bailey, was found guilty in District Court following a two-week murder trial and will be sentenced on February 5th. Bailey faces a maximum sentence of up to life in prison with parole eligibility after 10 years has been…… MORE
Officials Identify Woman Killed in Crash Near Boomtown
Officials have identified 50-year-old Martha Rodriguez-Guerrero as the pedestrian killed in the fatal crash that occurred last Wednesday on I-80 near Boomtown. According to Nevada Highway Patrol, the investigation shows that a silver Nissan Pathfinder was traveling westbound on I-80 when a pedestrian that had been standing on the shoulder, stepped in front of the…… MORE
One Person in The Hospital After Crash in Minden
A driver is in critical condition after crashing into multiple city property in Minden this Wednesday morning. Troopers say the driver hit several signs, a light pole, and a brick wall near U.S. 395 at Buckeye. The driver was under the influence at the time of the crash, according to officials. He was taken to…… MORE
Convicted Arsonist Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
An Arson prosecution has resulted in a defendant being sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay over $75,000 in restitution. 31 year old Cody Abraham Cahill, from Reno, pleaded guilty in October to one count of 1st Degree Arson and was sentenced late last week to the 10-year term, with parole eligibility…… MORE
Keep an Eye Out For Wild Horses When Driving in Hidden Valley
The Nevada Department of Agriculture is getting lots of reports about Virginia range wild horses in Hidden Valley, and they’re asking drivers to take precautions when they’re out at night viewing Christmas lights.… MORE
Jacobs Entertainment Converting the Courtyard Inn Motel into Apartments
Jacobs Entertainment is remodeling and converting the Courtyard Inn Motel in downtown Reno into a new 38-unit apartment complex. The price range for the new units will be $1,200 for a furnished room, $1,000 for unfurnished and a special $700 rate for seniors. Loft 601 is set to be completed in the spring of 2020.…… MORE
Electric Rates Will Decrease in 2020 For NV Energy Customers
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved an agreement between NV Energy, the Regulatory Operations Staff of the PUCN, and the Bureau of Consumer Protection, that results in a $5 million decrease in revenue requirement for NV Energy. This means that effective January 1, 2020, northern Nevada customer electric rates are going down again. Doug…… MORE
Record Passenger Counts Expected at The Reno Tahoe International Airport
As record crowds pass through Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) this holiday season, the airport staff is working to make the travel experience stress-free, through customer service initiatives and a comprehensive holiday parking plan. The airport will see more than 15,000 passengers arriving and departing on peak days and parking contingencies have been put in place…… MORE
