You’ll see some smoke around Carson City, as the fire department conducts fuel reduction burns over the next few days. The activity will be at the base of “C” Hill in the Kingsview Way- Canterbury Lane area. Burning will continue thru Friday.… MORE
Storage Unit Fire Believed to Have Been Started by Squatters
Investigators say the fire yesterday at a storage unit on Kuenzli Street was caused by squatters using fire for warmth. Several other units were damaged by the flames but no homes or other businesses nearby were impacted. Reno Fire Captain Patrick Mooneyhan says with the cold weather, more of these types of fires are happening.…… MORE
Northern Nevada Vision Zero Task Force Survey Focuses on Pedestrian Safety
The Northern Nevada Vision Zero Task Force, a partnership with local police and highway patrol, state traffic agencies, NDOT, RTC, REMSA, and Washoe County, is talking to the community this week about how they feel regarding pedestrian safety. Find the survey at rtcwashoe.com… MORE
Can The Nevada GOP Recover From The Blue Wave?
Political watchers now say Nevada is a purple state, getting bluer. So how can republicans recover some ground lost in the midterm elections?… MORE
E-Cigarette Use by Nevada Teenagers The Highest in The Nation
E-cigarette use by Nevada teenagers is the highest in the nation. More than 15% of high school students used them in 2017, and the rate is believed to be higher today.… MORE
Thanksgiving Leftovers Have a Short Shelf Life
If you still have turkey, stuffing, or any leftovers from your Thanksgiving celebration, it’s a good idea to toss them out, because you’re risking a food borne illness if not.… MORE
Outside Groups Spent Heavily on Nevada’s Governor’s Race
The Nevada governor’s race and other close state races drew at least $48.6 million in outside spending to the state. Political action committees that focused at least some of their efforts on the governor’s race reported spending about $38 million on ads. Most of the groups focused heavy spending on the governor’s race between Republican…… MORE
Recount Confirms Republican Keith Pickard’s Win in District 20
In Nevada’s Senate District 20, the recount has confirmed republican Keith Pickard’s win over Democrat Julie Pazina by 24 votes. That will deny democrats a 14 seat veto proof super majority in the state Senate. Democrats have 29 seats in the assembly, that is a super majority.… MORE
It’s Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce Again
U.S. health officials have lifted a public health alert, that advises people not to eat any romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak. Jennifer McEntire of the United Fresh Produce Association says the Food and Drug Administration informed the group that a narrower alert would be announced. She says special labeling would be required…… MORE
The Mammovan Returns to Northern Nevada Next Week
You better get screened, you better not miss it…the Mammovan is coming to town next week. Get a pre-Christmas check up, or get screened for the first time, at several locations the van will be set up at including the Sierra Nevada Health Center at 33-25 Research Way in Carson City this Monday and Tuesday,…… MORE
