NV Energy Asking You to Use Mylar Balloons Responsibly

Celebrating with some mylar balloons tonight? NV Energy is asking you use them responsibly. Mylar balloons have caused thousands of power outages, so the energy utility is reminding customers to keep them secure during New Year’s celebrations. Mylar balloons are helium-filled balloons that are coated with a metallic finish. If they come in contact with…MORE

Nevada Awarded Millions in Multi State Settlement With Wells Fargo

Nevada will get more than $13.3 million from Wells Fargo, under a $575 million multi state settlement to resolve claims that the bank violated state consumer protection laws. The Attorney General’s Office and Wells Fargo separately announced the settlement, with Wells Fargo CEO and President Tim Sloan saying his company is making a “serious commitment…MORE

The Fireworks Start at Midnight in Reno

There are plenty of places to enjoy fireworks this New Years Eve, including downtown Reno. Four downtown hotels and the City of Reno have partnered to launch fireworks from three different rooftops in downtown. This means you can watch the display from any angle. Squaw Valley Ski Resort blasts off at 7 p.m.; Heavenly Resort…MORE

Fish Dying in Sparks Marina Due to “Lake Turnover”

A naturally occurring lake turnover of the Sparks Marina is producing low dissolved oxygen levels in the water, causing fish to die. The Nevada Department of Wildlife says there is no safety concern for the public, or other non-aquatic animal species. A lake turnover is the process of a lake’s water mixing from top to…MORE

Still Time to Help Reno Rodeo Denim Drive

There’s still time to donate to the annual Reno Rodeo Foundation Denim Drive. Through December 31, more than 100 locations will host donation bins to collect new jeans, new socks, new shirts and new underwear to be given to abused and neglected children, rescued from unsafe homes. Clara Andriola, Reno Rodeo Foundation executive director says,…MORE

Nevada Tightening Restrictions on Edible Pot

Nevada is tightening its already strict rules on legal recreational marijuana. Any food products that contain marijuana derivatives, a “Gummy” for example, will have to be molded with a THC warning symbol on them. The idea is to let anyone who comes in contact with the product know that it isn’t just candy, once it’s…MORE

Carson City Man Admits He Lied About Shooting Incident

A Carson City man who originally told deputies he’d been shot in the abdomen Wednesday night, by a man wearing dark clothing and a hoodie, finally fessed up. He admitted his .22 caliber gunshot wound was self inflicted. That original report had deputies and NHP trooper questioning possible suspects, until the man admitted he’d shot…MORE

Governor Proposes $8.8 Billion Budget

Outgoing Governor Brian Sandoval has proposed a budget for the next legislative session that calls for pay raises for state and state university employees, either a two percent yearly boost or a one time 3% pay hike. This would offset in part an increase in retirement system premiums state workers will pay. Sandoval would also…MORE