The City of Reno is considering ordinances banning panhandlers in medians on local roadways. Next week the city council will consider an ordinance banning any pedestrian from standing for any length of time on a traffic island or median. The city says it’s not the panhandling hat is the concern, apparently that’s legal. Its concern…… MORE
Heller Says He Stopped Senate From Funding Nuclear Dump Jumpstart
Senator Dean Heller says the new omnibus spending measure DOES NOT include the $150 million requested by the Department of Energy to fund licensing activities at the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. Heller has repeatedly expressed Nevada’s strong opposition to the failed Yucca Mountain project to Administration officials as well as his colleagues. Even though…… MORE
Is It Time to End Legal Prostitution in Nevada?
Has the time passed for legal prostitution in Nevada? That’s what some are asking as political leaders in Nye County tangle with brothel owner Dennis Hof, who is also running for the state assembly. Some Nye County commissioners are considering putting the question on the ballot, and they’ve authorized a study to try to figure…… MORE
Lyon County Flood Preparation, Sandbags
Lyon County does not anticipate significant flooding but advises citizens that are prone to flash Flooding to prepare. Sandbag Locations are as follows: 56 Red Rock Rd, Mound House (Fire Station) Dayton Toll Rd, Silver City at the Y (HWY 341 and HWY 342) 200 Lakes Blvd, Dayton (front gate) 460 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton…… MORE
The Next Storm Could Cause Flooding Around Washoe County, Sandbags Available
An atmospheric river is heading our way, with rain expected in the Truckee meadows, more snow in the mountains, and a potential for flooding through Thursday. Here’s where you can get sandbags. • Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #223, 130 Nectar St., Lemmon Valley • Lemmon Drive and Pompe Way intersection, Lemmon Valley…… MORE
Suspect Confesses to Ten Different Burglaries in Reno & Sparks
Sparks Police officers have arrested a suspect in a recent series of commercial burglaries in both Sparks and Reno, taking a pair of heroin user off the streets in the process. Officers pulled over a white BMW at 60 east Victorian Avenue Monday afternoon around 1:45. The officers arrested Reese Frye for possession of a…… MORE
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust in Churchill County
A simple traffic stop led to a big drug bust in Churchill County. During the stop, the Nevada Highway Patrol trooper saw signs of alleged impairment while speaking with the driver. The trooper not only found an open container of alcohol but 14 pounds of marijuana. Troopers also found a semi-automatic pistol that had been…… MORE
New Kiosks at The Atlantis Will Make Being Charitable as Easy as Pressing a Button
The Atlantis Casino Resort has a new and unique way to help local charities, and it’s the only casino in Nevada that has it, and just in time for the Big Give on Thursday, a day dedicated to giving to non profits.… MORE
Officer Involved Shooting in Reno Under Investigation by The Sparks Police Department
Sparks Police are taking over the investigation into a shooting involving Reno Police Tuesday afternoon. Reno Police say their search for a suicidal man, a search that led to a brief lockdown at Mt. Rose Elementary School earlier in the day, led them to the area of Marsh Avenue and Nixon Street, just south of…… MORE
Staffer With Congressman Mark Amodei’s Office Gets McQueen Student Suspended
The ACLU says McQueen high school, and the Washoe County School District, unconstitutionally retaliated against a student, after a staffer for Congressman Mark Amodei, complained about a call. Noah Christensen was suspended for two days after dropping an “F-bomb” on the call, protesting the lack of action on gun violence. Christensen admits he could have…… MORE
