NV Energy has named Mark Regan, a former fire marshal with nearly three decades of experience, its first-ever “Fire Mitigation Specialist.” He will be part of the NV Energy team that implements the natural disaster protection plan, which includes the Public Safety Outage Management program. Regan will also work with fire departments statewide on efforts…… MORE
Bank of America Announces Pay Increases
The job market remains tight, and banks are scrambling to find people who want to work at their branches. That’s why Bank of America is raising its minimum wage to $20 an hour in 2020 — a year earlier than expected. B of A will raise its minimum wage for its more than 208,000 US…… MORE
New Photos of Fatal Hit & Run Suspect Released
Police have released a video clip of the suspect vehicle involved in a fatal hit & run that killed a Wooster High School student last week. The Reno Police Department now says the truck involved in a deadly hit-and-run appears to be red or maroon, not black. Police released a new photo from surveillance video…… MORE
Fire in Northwest Reno May Have Been Started by Juveniles
The Reno Fire Department knocked down a brush fire in northwest Reno on Sunday morning that threatened buildings. The fire was reported behind the 6700 block of Alicante Court at about 10:33 a.m. It burned less than half an acre. The Reno Fire Department credited quick action by the firefighters first on scene with keeping…… MORE
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Gold Ranch in Verdi
The Gold Ranch Casino and RV Resort in Verdi sold the winning ticket in Saturday’s $150 million Powerball lottery, according to the California Lottery website. The winner will get about $60 million if he or she collects the cash option up front, after paying federal income taxes. Or winners can collect the jackpot over 30…… MORE
Help The Wilbur D. May Museum Collect Socks For The Needy
Wilbur May Museum is teaming up with Community Office Solutions for their annual holiday drive, and this year they’re collecting new socks for babies to adults. Samantha Szesciorka with the museum says the drive just kicked off Friday, and they’ve already had huge turnout. The socks will go to Northern Nevada HOPES, the Eddy House,…… MORE
Carson City Mounted Unit Deputy “Ditto,” Sheriff Kenny Furlong’s Horse, Passes Away
Carson City Mounted Unit’s Equine Deputy, “Ditto,” Sheriff Kenny Furlong’s designated mount, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge after 10 years of service in the capitol.… MORE
A Salute to Veterans Happening at Huffaker Elementary Today
The second annual “Salute to Veterans” at Huffaker Elementary is this morning, with a big ceremony planned after a free breakfast on campus.… MORE
Nevada GOP Shrinks in October
The Nevada Secretary of State reports an increase of 5,899 active registered voters statewide during the month of October. The total number of active registered voters in Nevada is 1,554,764. Democratic Party active registered voters statewide increased by 4,961 while Republican Party active registered voters statewide decreased by 656. In Nevada more than 38% of…… MORE
Boil Water Order Lifted in Lyon County
Lyon County Utilities has announced that the precautionary Boil Water Order for the residents on Grosh Avenue has been rescinded. The order was put in place earlier this week due to a water line break. The break affected 34 residents.… MORE
