Washoe County is confirming, seven more mosquito collections have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This brings the total of positive collections tested in Washoe County to eight, stretching from the Spanish Springs area to Washoe Lake. The report of more positive WNV collections comes the day after the Washoe County Commission approved an additional…… MORE
Heller Joins Dems in Rejecting Clean Repeal
A plan to repeal large portions of Obamacare failed to pass the Senate today, as seven republicans joined Democrats in refusing to vote for repealing the law without a replacement. The rejected proposal was essentially the same bill Congress passed two years ago but was vetoed by then-President Barack Obama. Dean Heller was a “No”…… MORE
Evacuation Orders Lifted For Residents Near The Preacher Fire, More Than 4,000 Acres Burned
The Preacher Fire in Douglas County is now 20% contained, according to Sierra Front, and all evacuation orders have been lifted. The updated acreage is 4,651 acres, or about seven square miles. A Tuesday morning estimate was 3,000 acres more. The county says “a mapping error glitch occurred.” The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has…… MORE
Reno Police Arrest Man Accused of Trying to Start Fires
Reno Police have arrested a man who allegedly set fire to some brush off interstate 80 and then later attempted to start a fire at a local motel. Just before 2:30 this morning, firefighters responded to reports of a small fire near the Keystone onramp to westbound 80. A little later that morning, police responded…… MORE
Reno Police Holding a Seminar For Owners of Residential Buildings
If you rent out your home or own an apartment complex, there’s a seminar coming up this week you should attend. The national Crime Free Multihousing Program is being held by the Reno Police Department’s Community Action Officers on Thursday, and will help landlords navigate the legalities of renting, how to retain property values, and…… MORE
City of Fernley Cleaning up After Monday’s Storm
The City of Fernley Public Works staff is currently assisting with storm recovery efforts and clean up along Farm District Road. Approximately 18 power poles were knocked down on Farm District Road due to Monday evening’s storm. Portions of Farm District Road will remain closed as NV Energy continues with their work, and as NDOT…… MORE
County Approves Code Change to Allow Recreational Pot Shops
Washoe County Commissioners approved a code change allowing temporary business licenses for recreational marijuana. It means medical only facilities could begin selling by August 4th. These changes comply with state regulations that existing businesses with medical marijuana licenses that are in good standing, are eligible to apply for recreational marijuana business licenses. Three existing businesses…… MORE
Promoting Cybersecurity to Students in Northern Nevada
The Office of Science, Innovation and Technology, together with Nevada Enterprise IT Services is encouraging high school and community college college students to try CyberStart. CyberStart is an online education program allowing students to become “cyber protection agents. Brian Mitchell, Director of the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology says the need for cybersecurity…… MORE
District Judge Denies Request to Halt Restocking of Marijuana Dispensaries
A Carson City District judge has denied a request from a group of alcohol distributors, to block the emergency regulations from the Taxation Division, that allow the state to license some retailers to transport pot from growers to storefronts. State regulators approved the emergency regulations to keep retailers from running out of stock. Judge James…… MORE
Police Looking For Suspects Who Robbed Two 7-11 Stores
Police are looking for two men involved in two armed robberies that occurred early Tuesday morning. The robberies occurred 35 minutes apart. The first took place at the 7-Eleven on Lemmon Drive near West Surge Street around 4:20 a.m. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says two men dressed in all black walked into the store and…… MORE
