Senator Dean Heller joined Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado and others, in introducing the Healthcare Tax Relief Act, legislation that delays the ACA’s “Health insurance tax” or “Hit” for one year, to prevent higher health insurance premiums. The Senators say if “HIT” is not delayed next year, it is estimated that as many as 100…… MORE
Go Fish at Pyramid Lake
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is pleased to announce the opening of the trout fishing season at Pyramid Lake. Opening day is October 1st and the season runs through June 30th. The Tribe has designated the beaches from Popcorn to Warrior Point as open to the public for recreational activities including fishing, boating, camping, and…… MORE
Washoe County Creates Safe Space For Online Transactions
Washoe County Commissioners approved an agreement with the Sheriff’s Office to establish an e-commerce zone. During the last session of the Legislature, AB 297 created a requirement that at least one e-commerce zone be established. This zone is intended to serve as a place where the sales of personal property initiated on the Internet can…… MORE
It’s Only a Test. A National EAS Test
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission , will conduct a mandatory nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System Wednesday, Sept. 27th at 11:20 am . The test will assess the readiness for distribution of the national level test message, as well as verify its delivery. The EAS test…… MORE
Ski Season is Coming Soon, Resorts Are Hiring
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is now accepting applications for all positions for the 2017-18 winter season. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at skirose.com. Wages begin at $11.50 per hour for all positions, representing a 39 percent increase over the standard $8.25 an hour mandated minimum wage in Nevada. The resort is seeking energetic, enthusiastic…… MORE
Fun and Fundraiser For Kids With Autism
Andelin Family Farm is having their annual Pumpkins for Autism fundraiser September 29 & 30 where a portion of all pumpkin sales goes to the Autism Coalition of Nevada. The pumpkin patch is open 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday September 29th & 30th, at 8100 Pyramid Way. They have lots of activities for…… MORE
Gov’s Opioid Task Force Meets
Governor Brian Sandoval opened the latest meeting of his Opioid State Action Accountability Taskforce in Carson City, saying almost every family in Nevada has personally experienced the scourge of addiction. The group talked over several grants including those funding Naloxone, a drug that counteracts opioids, to save the lives of those who’ve overdosed. The task…… MORE
Burglary Suspect Sought in Stateline Area
(KOH) – Officials with the Douglas County Sheriff’s office say they’ve identified Peter Quillian as a person of interest in connection with a series of burglaries in the lower Kingsbury area in Stateline, Nevada. If you have any information about Quillian, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 782-5126.… MORE
Two Local Teens Win State Fire Poster Contest
(KOH) – The Nevada State Fire Marshal has announced the winners of the 2017 Fire Prevention Week poster contest. Local winners were Ashley Figuera from Carson in the high school category, and Chase Carpenter from DePoali Middle School in Reno in the middle school category. They both will receive a plaque and their artwork will be…… MORE
2 Female Inmates Escape Jean Conservation Camp, One Sentenced in Lyon County
(KOH) – Two female inmates walked away from the Jean Conservation Camp south of Las Vegas Friday night. One of them, 33-year-old Krystle Holm, was sentenced two weeks ago in Lyon County and was serving a year-and-a-half to 5 years for burglary. She’s white, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds with green eyes, dark blond hair…… MORE
