Senator Dean Heller voted to move forward with debate on repealing the Affordable Care Act. He says Obamacare isn’t the answer, and doing nothing to solve the problems it has created isn’t the answer either. Heller says, “If the final product isn’t improved for the state of Nevada, then I will not vote for it;…… MORE
Judge Won’t Block Pot Stores From Restocking
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
Hundreds of Homes Threatened by The Preacher Fire in Douglas County
Evacuations are in effect again for the Preacher Fire burning near Gardnerville in Douglas County. The Preacher Fire has already burned about 3,130 acres large after starting early yesterday morning near the Preachers Mine. Douglas County says the Preacher Fire changed direction and is moving northerly towards Pinenut Road. Officials say there are evacuations for…… MORE
Crews Knock Down 13 Acre Fire in Hungry Valley
Crews contained a 13 acre wildfire in Hungry Valley near Eagle Canyon Drive yesterday. It broke out around 1:30 p.m. No structures were threatened. No word on how the fire started. Although there were lightning strikes reported in the area.… MORE
Hazmat Crews Were Called to a Local Firing Range
The Reno Fire Department says ‘ammunition components’ left inside a dumpster on Double R Boulevard prompted a hazmat situation this morning. It happened behind the Big Shot Indoor Range around 12:30am. When crews arrived, they saw the ammunition components and a liquid leaking from the bottom of the dumpster. Hazmat crews were called in, but…… MORE
Driver Arrested After Leaving The Scene of an Accident
A driver is in custody after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash last night. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile was hit by a driver at the intersection of Clearview and Oak. Investigators have not released details of the crash, or how old or badly hurt the juvenile is. Investigators say alcohol…… MORE
Recreational Marijuana is Coming to Incline Village
Recreational marijuana has been available at medical marijuana dispensaries in Reno and Sparks since the beginning of the month, but you won’t be able to buy it in Incline Village until next month. NuLeaf Dispensary will be the only location in Incline to buy marijuana. They weren’t able to sell on the first because the…… MORE
Take an Historic Tour of The Homes of Past Nevada Governors
A walking tour highlighting the homes of former Nevada governors is being offered on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum. The 9 a.m. tour, which is open to individuals and groups, is scheduled for today, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 12 and Sept. 26. Local…… MORE
Fire Restrictions Now in Effect in The Tahoe National Forest
Fire restrictions go into effect July 25 within the Tahoe National Forest. According to Forest Supervisor Eli Ilano, “After record precipitation this past winter, hot and dry summer weather has created conditions on the Forest that could support large fire growth. We want to ensure a fun and safe summer for everyone.” No open fires,…… MORE
City Wants to Know What You Think of The Updated Master Plan
The City of Reno has released the first draft of its updated Master Plan. City Manager Sabra Newby says, while there is still work to be done, the draft signifies a major step toward adopting a new, comprehensive plan that outlines a path to achieving the community’s vision for our city’s future as Reno continues…… MORE
