Keep an Eye Out For Wild Horses on U.S. 50

Due to increased horse activity on U.S 50 and Alternate U.S. 395, Nevada Department of Agriculture and NDOT are urging drivers to use extreme caution when driving in the Virginia Range area. Doug Farris, NDA’s Animal Industry division administrator, says the increasing feral horse population, combined with urban sprawl, presents a clear public safety risk.…MORE

Rate Decrease Coming For NV Energy Customers

Electric rates are going down. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada recently approved an agreement with NV Energy, that will result in a $21.9 million rate decrease for northern Nevada electric customers. This decrease goes into effect on October 1st. Northern Nevada residential electric customers using 769 kilowatt hours of electricity a month will see…MORE

Suspect Killed in Hostage Situation Identified

The suspect shot and killed by Carson City Swat Team has been identified as 32 year old Cortney Ronald Staley. He’s the father of the infant involved in the hostage situation, that forced the exchange of gunfire Saturday. Staley had an extensive criminal history, including arrests for assault with a deadly weapon and gun offenses,…MORE

Lightning Sparks Series of Fires in The BLM’s Elko District

A thunderstorm likely sparked 14 new fires in the Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District Sunday. The Corta Fire, grew to approximately 8,000 acres and is five percent contained. The Goose Fire grew to approximately 6,600 acres and is 5 percent contained. The Shafter Fire is approximately 4,300 acres and is 5 percent contained. The…MORE

Sales Strong For Back to School in Nevada

Families are heading to stores to stock up on electronics, clothes, school supplies and more. The Retail Association of Nevada estimates that back-to-school shoppers will spend $385.4 million on new clothes, backpacks and school supplies to gear up for the new academic year. The Retail Association projects $270.6 million in Nevada will be spent shopping…MORE

Take a Free Ride to Hot August Nights on RTC

It’s another “Don’t Drive, Arrive” event. The RTC of Washoe County will provide free transportation on its RAPID Lincoln Line, Route 11, RAPID Virginia Line and Route 1 services starting Wednesday, through Saturday, August 10, from 5:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. each day, and all day on Sunday, August 11, in support of Hot August…MORE