The state’s unemployment rate decreased by another “Point-one” percent in August to 4.5 percent, the lowest rate since July 2007. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reports overall job growth is up 44,800 jobs and grew by 3.3 percent year-over-year. The last time Nevada experienced a stronger over the year growth rate was…… MORE
This Summer Was Reno’s Hottest on Record
This summer was Reno’s hottest on record, this after summer 2017 set heat records. The National Weather Service says the average daytime high for the months of June, July and August was 93.6 degrees, a third of a degree hotter that 2017. Temperatures reached 90 degrees for a record 56 consecutive days, finally ending August…… MORE
Supreme Court Won’t “Fast Track” Decision on Execution
The state’s highest court has canceled oral arguments this week, on a state request to fast track a decision on whether the twice-delayed execution of Scott Dozier should go forward despite the lawsuits filed by drugmakers, unwilling to have their products used for that purpose. Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Douglas canceled Friday’s arguments…… MORE
Carson Car Burglars Sought
Carson City Sheriff’s deputies need your help tracking down two suspects they say broke into a number of cars in Carson City, and other locations in Douglas County on Sunday, September 16th. They took credit cards, among other items, and used the cards at a local fast food restaurant, where they were caught on surveillance…… MORE
Have You Seen This Carson City Burglary Suspect?
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man who is believed to have stolen several guns from a home. The office Wednesday identified 27 year old Robert Schowerer, as a suspect in a burglary from Classic Court in Carson City Sept. 3rd. Other property besides guns were stolen. Schowerer…… MORE
City of Reno Suing Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Crisis
The City of Reno has hired lawyers and filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers. The 58 page suit was filed by Eglet Price, and Bradley, Drendel and Jeanney. Mayor Hillary Schieve released a statement saying pharmaceutical companies failed to fulfill their gate keeping duties and this continues to harm this entire community. She says the…… MORE
City of Reno Files Cease And Desist Notice Against Lime
The City of Reno has filed a cease and desist notice against Lime, the company behind LimeBike and the Lime scooters. The company launched their scooter program in Reno yesterday, but apparently city officials were not given enough notice. In a statement, the city says Lime scooters fit the definition of “moped” under Nevada Revised…… MORE
S & S Activewear Opening Distribution Center in Lemmon Valley
Panattoni Development is nearing completion of an 800,000 square foot warehouse in Lemmon Valley. When they began construction, they didn’t have a tenant, but they’ve recently locked in a huge clothing distributor, S & S Activewear.… MORE
GOP Candidate For Attorney General Stops by Newstalk 780 KOH
The GOP candidate for Attorney General stopped by KOH’s Dan Mason Show. Wes Duncan says mental health issues are behind many crimes, and he says we have to do something about it. He says Nevadan’s he’s asked about the biggest issues in law enforcement, recognize this. Duncan says if we start solving mental health issues…… MORE
Grace Community Church Makes Large Donation to County “Crossroads Program”
Washoe County Commissioners accepted a big donation from Grace Community Church of Reno in support of the “Crossroads Program.” It’s a partnership between Washoe County and Catholic Charities that provides transitional housing for people battling addiction and transitioning out of homelessness. Commissioner Bob Lucey says it’s going to help many people. Catholic Charities of Northern…… MORE
