In an intergalactic outreach campaign, the Nevada Division of Tourism, “TravelNevada,” has created a travel itinerary suited to the possible extraterrestrial life forms, identified in the $22 million Defense Department program described in a Dec. 16th New York Times article, that gave the credit for the program to former Senator Harry Reid. The itinerary includes…… MORE
New Opioid Tracking Starts With the New Year
A new law aimed at tracking opioid prescriptions, identifying excess dispensing, and collecting information about overdose deaths begins with the new year. The bill was passed unanimously by the legislature. Most recent data on opioid overdoses comes from 2016, and shows nearly nine out of ten Nevadan’s have been prescribed a controlled substance, and that…… MORE
Holiday Spending Looks Strong So Far
Americans spent at a record pace this holiday shopping season, according to a report from MasterCard’s SpendingPulse. That’s good news for retailers that need to finish strong after a difficult year. Sales jumped nearly 5% between November 1 and Christmas Eve compared to the same time period last year, according to the MasterCard report. That…… MORE
Plan For It. RTC Again Offers Free Rides New Years Eve
They’ve been doing it for 33 years. and RTC is doing it again. The New Year’s Eve FREE Safe RIDE program brings together community partners to cover the cost of providing free transit service. Scheduled RTC transit services will be free on New Year’s Eve starting at 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. on New Year’s…… MORE
Sean Hannity – Back On News Talk 780 KOH!
HE’S BACK! We are extremely excited to announce The Sean Hannity Show is returning to his original radio home in Reno on News Talk 780 KOH! Beginning January 1st you’ll be able to hear Sean weekday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. Heard by 14 million loyal listeners each week, Hannity is the second most-listened-to talk show…… MORE
Is Your Vehicle Ready For Winter?
The Nevada Department of Transportation suggests going over a checklist to make sure you, and your vehicle, are ready for winter driving conditions.… MORE
How Secure Are Those Smart Devices You Got For Christmas?
Many people unwrapped smart devices and appliances this Christmas. But how secure are they? Home appliances such as refrigerators and smart speakers – and even self-driving vehicles – that can connect to the web are known as the Internet of Things, or IoT.… MORE
Record Number of Drivers on The Road For The Holiday
Traffic is expected to be heavy this week…… MORE
Fernley Senior Center Project Moves Forward
Lyon County’s Board of Commissioners has approved a Construction Agreement with the William N. Pennington Foundation to build a brand new Senior Center in Fernley. The Foundation awarded Lyon County three million dollars to build a facility that will serve as the Center with office space included for the Human Services Department. The funding will…… MORE
Need to Recycle Your Christmas Tree?
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is recycling Christmas trees for you again, starting today and going through January 7. The drop off times are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. All ornaments should be removed, and the trees should not have stands or be flocked. The suggested donation for handling the trees is $3. Residents can…… MORE
