The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada and “Breadware,” an “IoT development company,” I-O-T stands for “Internet of Things,” are announcing the company has moved its headquarters and business operations to Reno. They plan to fill 15 permanent, full-time positions including Sales, Marketing, Financial, and Engineering. They chose Reno because they were looking for a…… MORE
Man Steals Television From The Nugget Casino Resort
The Sparks Police Department has released security camera footage of a man who allegedly stole a 48-inch LED television from the Nugget Casino Resort yesterday morning. Police describe the suspect as Hispanic, in his 20s, about 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 8 inches, and 170 pounds with black hair.… MORE
Kate Smith Elementary Wins “Governor’s Stem School” Designation
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology, and the STEM Advisory Council have designated Kate Smith Elementary School as a “Governor’s STEM School,” based upon excellence in teaching and learning science, technology, engineering and math. Kate Smith Principal Debbie O’ Gorman says the students are doing hands-on activities that prepare them for…… MORE
Governor Announces Fed Grant to Fight Opioid Abuses
Governor Brian Sandoval says Nevada has won a more than five million dollar grant from States Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, to combat opioid addiction. The funding is the first of two rounds provided for the “21st Century Cures Act,” and will be provided through the “State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis…… MORE
Nevada Governor; President Find Agreement on Education
Gov. Brian Sandoval joined Education Secretary Betsy DeVos as President Trump signed an executive order to reduce the federal government’s role in K-12 education. Sandoval traveled to Washington at the White House’s invitation. He’s long been a supporter of local control, and against federal mandates that are unfunded or tie the hands of local educators…… MORE
Get Rid of Unwanted Prescription Drugs Saturday
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Join Together Northern Nevada joining community partners Saturday, to help residents rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Medicines that remain in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse, and abuse. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, residents can bring unneeded prescription drugs…… MORE
Reno Shootings May Be Drug Related
Investigators say it looks like a drug transaction was behind a shooting on the 800 block of Redfield Parkway Wednesday night. Two men were found wounded, in seperate locations, both have been hospitalized. The condition of the two wounded men has not been revealed. Few other details are being released as the investigation is in…… MORE
Heller Joins State Representatives to Blast Yucca Mountain Revival
Senator Dean Heller minced no words, letting a congressional panel know, Nevada will fight hard to keep nuclear waste from being shipped here. Heller joined state representatives from both parties, to blast the attempted revival of Yucca Mountain, and warned the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, billions of tax dollars would be wasted by the federal…… MORE
School District Discussing Plans For New High School
The Washoe County School District is discussing a new high school that would tentatively be located near the corner of Sullivan and McCarran, on the Wildcreek Golf Course site. It would replace Hug High. The new school is being called Wildcreek High, for now. That name will likely change once the school is built. Most…… MORE
No Plan to Delay Legal Pot Sales in Reno
The Reno City Council was asked to consider a proposed 6-month moratorium on recreational pot sales at their meeting yesterday so the city could have more time to review state regulations. But council members voiced frustration over the the proposal. The council took no action on the moratorium, but did direct staff to come back…… MORE
