Nevada’s high school graduation rates are now the highest on record. The statewide rate for 2017 is 83.17%. Graduation rates increased across all racial and ethnic groups from last year, including a 4 percentage point jump to 71.5 percent for black students, and an increase from 79.7 to 82.3 percent for Hispanic students.… MORE
Turkey Drop Helps Local Families With Holiday Food
Thanks to community support it was another solid Turkey Drop as Newstalk 780 KOH, KBUL 98.1 and the Salvation Army joined forces to collect holiday food supplies. Good people donated 101 Turkeys, and helped raise $4,784. Thanks to all who have supported these efforts for so many years.… MORE
Reckless Driver Causes Several Crashes on Interstate 80
A driver described as reckless caused several crashes before coming to a stop on Interstate 80 near Keystone Avenue, blocking three lanes of traffic Thursday afternoon. The NHP received a report of a pickup being driven erratically on westbound I-80 near the Patrick Exit about 2:35 pm. Troopers found the vehicle near the Spaghetti Bowl…… MORE
Coffee Stand Robbed Twice in Less Than a Week
Reno Police are looking for a man they say robbed the clerk at a south Reno coffee drive-thru shop; it’s the second such incident in less than a week. Police say about 11:30AM Thursday, a man in a dark SUV drove up to the window at The Human Bean at South McCarran and Longley, showed…… MORE
Former Reno City Manager Accused of Sexual Harassment Finds New Position
He left his job as Reno City Manager under the cloud of sexual harassment allegations, now Andrew Clinger will serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Clinger will start his new job December 26th. Separate investigations cleared him of violations of the city’s discrimination or harassment policies. He was…… MORE
Schedule of Events Surrounding The Inauguration of Nevada’s New Governor Announced
A schedule of events surrounding the inauguration of Nevada Governor-elect Steve Sisolak was released this week, along with a new website detailing the events. The swearing-in of Governor-elect Sisolak will take place Monday, Jan. 7 on the steps of the Nevada Capitol in Carson City. A variety of public, community events will take place leading…… MORE
Senator Dean Heller Gives Farewell Speech
Senator Dean Heller thanked his family and staff, and touted the work of his office in a farewell speech on the floor of the Senate. Heller cited his work on veterans’ issues and the 2017 Republican tax overhaul as among his top accomplishments in his seven years in the Senate. Nevada’s Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez…… MORE
Cortez-Masto, Rosen Appointments & Committees Announced
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has landed a plum appointment in the next Congress. She will serve on the powerful Senate Finance Committee. The Senator says she’s honored to have the opportunity to serve Nevadans on key committees and advocate for their interests. Senator-elect Jacky Rosen will be joining five Senate committees when she begins her…… MORE
Nevada Wildlife Biologist Has Protection Order Against Animal Activist
The RGJ is reporting, a judge is ordering a Tahoe Animal Rights Activist to keep her distance from an employee of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Judge Pierre Hascheff issued a protection order against Carolyn Stark of Incline Village, who was caught on camera harassing Wildlife Biologist Heather Reich, pursuing her on a highway in…… MORE
Washoe County School District Wants Your Feedback
The Washoe County School District is asking for feedback on where to place a new elementary school—which is in the early planning stages— in the Cold Springs area. A survey is open to all residents of Washoe County, and responses from residents of Cold Springs are especially welcome. The survey is open through December 17.…… MORE
