Governor Brian Sandoval held a meeting with Nevada’s school superintendents to begin a statewide discussion on school safety yesterday in Carson City. The Governor says he’ll create an executive order designating a commission, that will include students, teachers, parents, faculty and others, with the shared goal of prioritizing campus safety. The executive order could be…… MORE
Clark County Chairman Steve Sisolak Enters The Governor’s Race
The Chairman of the Clark County Commission has officially filed to run as a Democrat for Nevada governor. Steve Sisolak entered the race yesterday, filing his paperwork with the Nevada Secretary of State. Sisolak is expected to face a Democratic party primary challenge from Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani (joon-kihl-ee-ahn-ee). The campaign to replace Governor…… MORE
Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus Officially Files For Re-Election
Democratic Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada has filed for re-election. Titus turned in her candidacy paperwork Monday for what would amount to her fourth two-year term representing the Las Vegas area. Titus issued a campaign statement promising to stand for progressive values, universal Medicare, renewable energy and support for the local hospitality industry. She also…… MORE
Developer Lance Gilman Throwing His Support Behind Wild Horse Advocates
Lance Gilman is throwing his support behind wild horse advocates, who are trying to protect the Virginia Range horses, with a a check for $10,000.… MORE
Illegal Betting Could Reach $10 Billion During March Madness
The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will wager more than $10 billion on the upcoming 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Of that $10 billion, only about $300 million – or three percent – will be wagered legally through Nevada sports books.… MORE
Reno Man Killed in New York Helicopter Crash
A Reno man, Tristan Hill, a former Galena High School athlete, was one of the five victims in a fatal New York City helicopter crash. Recently Hill ran the Northern Nevada Blue Chip Basketball Camp for kids. He was a member of Galena’s 2007 state championship basketball team. He reportedly worked for the helicopter tour…… MORE
Las Vegas Review Journal: Danny Tarkanian’s Real Estate Firm $16M in Debt
The Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting, Senate candidate Danny Tarkanian’s real estate firm owes $16 million, according to newly released court documents. Tarkanian last year testified during his sister’s divorce trial that his real estate business faces $16 million in debt from a development project — and more than $2.2 million is unsecured, meaning…… MORE
Developer Has Plans For the C Street Parking Garage in Downtown Sparks
Silverwing Development, headed by J. Carter Witt III, has unveiled plans to convert the C Street Parking Garage near Victorian Square in downtown Sparks, could be converted into a 10-story, luxury apartment complex. That’s the Silverwing Development plan, according to Northern Nevada Business Weekly. The 209-unit complex, called “Deco,” would feature “Modern studios” with the…… MORE
Some New Additions to The Nevada State Register of Historic Places
The Nevada Board of Museums and History gave final approval to list both the Wilhelm and William Lampe Ranch and the Louis and Elmer Stodieck Ranch in the Nevada State Register of Historic Places. The Nevada State Register is the State’s official list of places worthy of preservation. Both historic ranches reflect the tradition of…… MORE
Two Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested Over The Weekend
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two drug trafficking suspects who tried to flee and fight. The first was 9:15 p.m. Friday, when a K-9 deputy tried to make a traffic stop on I-80 eastbound near Nugget Avenue. The deputy called for backup after his K-9 detected drugs. Deputies say the man tried to run,…… MORE
