A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to ease rules on mining, drilling and grazing across millions of acres in seven U.S. Western states, including Nevada. At least temporarily. Judge B. Lynn Winmill said changes adopted by the administration would cause further declines in populations of greater sage grouse. The bird is at…… MORE
Prescription Drug Round-up Saturday at Locations Around The Truckee Meadows
It’s time for the Prescription Drug Roundup. Local law enforcement and Join Together Northern Nevada urge you to rid your home of unwanted and in many cases, dangerous drugs. Peter Beagan of the Reno Police Department is a drug counselor., who says if you need your medicines, lock them up. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…… MORE
Beer & Chili Festival Saturday at the Grand Sierra Resort
From blue collar chili to gourmet concoctions, as well as craft beers, it’s hard to beat Saturday’s Grand Sierra Beer and Chili Festival.… MORE
Idling Cars Are Easy Targets, Two Swiped in Elko
The season for one the least favorite cold weather crimes is on. Elko police say two vehicles warning up while unattended where stolen Thursday. Both vehicles have been recovered. But police remind you leaving a vehicle running and unlocked is an invitation for a crime of opportunity. It’s also illegal in Nevada, unless it’s a…… MORE
Reno Invites You to Help Plant Trees
The City of Reno invites you to Virginia Lake Park, for a community tree planting event Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can register online. Reno Vice Mayor Naomi Duerr said says she’s excited that we will come together to continue our ReLEAF Reno efforts by planting 30 trees to add fall color…… MORE
Positive Job Growth Numbers in Nevada
The Retail Association says Nevada’s economy continues to rank among the states with the best job growth trends. The state’s retail sector also remains on an upward trend heading into the three-month holiday shopping season, with trailing 12-month average employment exceeding the same period a year ago by nearly 1,000 jobs. Retail sales for the…… MORE
Ground Breaking Ceremony Planned For New Hospital
Northern Nevada Health System will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday at 11:30 a.m. As they begin work on a new state-of-the-art hospital. It will be the first full-service hospital in Northern Nevada to be built in nearly a century. Alan Olive, CEO and Managing Director of Northern Nevada Medical Center will speak about the positive…… MORE
Reno’s Neon Line District Project Moves to Phase 2
Phase one is done and now Jacobs Entertainment work on Reno’s new Neon Line District moves to phase two, which involves, among other things, installation of eight historic neon signs and two sculptures. The new $1 billion mixed-use district runs from downtown Reno’s West Street to Keystone Avenue, and from Interstate 80 South to West…… MORE
Update on The New High School at Wild Creek
The high school at Wild Creek continues to move forward. Washoe County Trustees have approved just over 230 million dollars, for construction, furniture and fixtures. Riley Sutton is the district’s Capital Projects spokesman, who says Wild Creek will ease overcrowding in several local high schools. The district also approved half a million dollars for design…… MORE
Wildfire Threats Continue Through The Fall
In Nevada the threat of wildfire is year-round, and this time of year conditions are ripe for major blazes and that can spell trouble for homeowners and renters who live in or near fire-prone areas.… MORE
