Washoe County casinos won $829.4 million in 2017, a 2.5 percent increase. That’s the county’s highest total win since 2008. Gaming win has been up in Washoe for three straight years. That’s according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide Game and Table win was up 1.1 percent for the year to $4.1 billion. Sports…… MORE
Share Your Reno-Stead Airport Memories
If Reno-Stead Airport has left a lasting impression on your life, carve that legacy in stone as part of the airport’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. A commemorative brick project is underway that will allow pilots, air racers and air race fans, tenants, former servicemen and women based there, and anyone who treasures their Stead memories to…… MORE
WCSD Taking Kindergarten Registration
Washoe County School District is registering kindergartners for the next school year. Any child who will be five years old on or before Sept. 30, 2018 may enroll in kindergarten. After beginning the registration process online, parents may then visit their child’s school with their student’s original birth certificate, immunization records, and a utility bill…… MORE
Heller Co-Sponsors Bill to Fight Childhood Cancer
Senator Dean Heller is co-sponsoring the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act or “STAR.” It’s bipartisan legislation that would accelerate pediatric cancer research and treatments and provide resources for young patients and survivors. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy among children. Senator Heller says, “As the father…… MORE
Berkeley is Now a Marijuana “Sanctuary”
Berkeley City Council members have passed a resolution declaring the city a “Sanctuary,” for recreational marijuana. The move may be the first of its kind in the country. Under the resolution, no Berkeley department, agency, commission, officer or employee “shall use any city funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal drug laws…… MORE
Shooting By Reno Officer Justified, Says D.A.
The shooting by a Reno Police officer last February in downtown Reno was justified, according to Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks. The shooting happened at Ralston and West Streets. Officers found 35 year old Ronald Bailey stabbing a man with a knife. Instead of following the officers commands to stop and drop the knife,…… MORE
Reno Business Staffing Up
Clear Capital announced plans to hire more than 50 new employees at its Reno headquarters by the end of the year. The move follows news of Nevada’s sustained private sector growth and the addition of nearly 41,000 jobs statewide in 2017. Clear Capital President and Co-Founder Kevin Marshall. “Reno is an outdoor-lover’s paradise filled with…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down RV Fire Near East Commercial Row
Reno Fire Crews knocked down a fire involving at least one motorhome and a boat parked in a lot between Fourth and East Commercial Row. The fire was first reported just before 5 am. No word yet on if anyone was injured, or how the fire may have started.… MORE
Greyhound Making Some Changes Around The Region
Greyhound is making changes that will effect travel from Reno to rural Nevada, and even Salt Lake City. Greyhound will no longer offer service to Battle Mountain, Elko, Lovelock, Wendover and Winnemucca. Apparently Amtrak trains will fill the void, with service that lines up with Greyhounds former bus service, to Elko, Winnemucca and Salt Lake…… MORE
Board of Trustees Vote to Move Forward With Superintendent Contract Negotiations
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees has voted to move forward on contract negotiations with superintendent Traci Davis. Davis’ current contract expires at the end of June. The details of the contract won’t be discussed until a later time, and the district says they will involve the public in every step. Board President…… MORE
