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Kings Beach Art Tour celebrates local talent and creativity
KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The picturesque shores of North Lake Tahoe will once again be filled with artistic fervor as the 5th annual Kings Beach Art Tour returns Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11. The self-guided tour offers art enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the vibrant local art...
Nevada man shares cancer journey, urges early detection
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – More than two million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. In Nevada, prostate cancer is projected to be the second-leading type of cancer diagnosed in 2024. It is also the leading cause of cancer death in men across the country. Alex […]
Night in the Country, Wing Fest, Bass Camp set for festival-filled weekend in Northern Nevada
In a festival mood this week? You're in luck. Northern Nevada's lineup this week includes celebration of the arts, Shakespeare, country music, electronica and chicken wings, just to name a few. Food Truck Friday is back, and so are the Reno Aces, who will host their annual Star Wars Night on Saturday. Also on the horizon: a decent chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. Here's a look at what else is in store this week in...
Lawmakers stress need to look beyond red light cameras and other ‘back end’ traffic safety measures
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As state lawmakers discussed, yet again, legislation to authorize the use of red light cameras, some legislators turned the discussion to the role of infrastructure and other traffic safety mitigation measures. Lawmakers heard from state traffic safety and public health officials about the increased number of crashes and deaths in Nevada at Wednesday’s meeting of […] The post Lawmakers stress need to look beyond red light cameras and other ‘back end’ traffic safety measures appeared first on Nevada Current.
Reno woman arrested on drug, stolen vehicle charges
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno woman was arrested on drug and stolen vehicle charges after a traffic stop. On July 17, at around 6:00 p.m., deputies with the Storey County Sheriff’s Office located and identified a stolen vehicle traveling west on Electric Avenue in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Complex area of Storey County.
Borda wool goes from Gardnerville to the Olympics
A little piece of Carson Valley will make its debut at the Paris Olympics later this month. Gardnerville’s Borda Land and Sheep Co. is one of several contributors to Shaniko Wool Co. in Oregon, which is supplying wool for Ralph Lauren’s Team USA’s opening ceremony parade uniforms for the 2024 Olympics.
Broadband internet access coming to Storey County residents/businesses
In lockstep with Storey County, CC Communications, and Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc., Google has provided support for high-speed fiber-to-the-home broadband internet access to every Virginia City resident and business. This initiative, led with strategic guidance from RISI, aims to transform digital access and boost economic and technological development in the...
North Las Vegas returns to top spot on unemployment in Nevada cities
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — North Las Vegas vaulted back to the top as the city with the highest unemployment rate in Nevada, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). North Las Vegas came in at 7.4%, passing Fernley for the state’s...
Cold Cases of Northern Nevada: The Lemon Valley Disappearances
One of the cold cases older locals remember the most is of Jennifer Lee Martin, 37 years ago. In the summer of 1987, at 11 years old, she left her home on Surge Street barefoot, wearing a grayish-purple sweatshirt dress, at around 3 p.m. to go to a 7-11 a few minutes away on Lemmon Drive, bought candy and a soda, and disappeared.
Andelin Family Farm clarifies agritourism zoning plan after social media confusion
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & FOX 11) — The Andelin Family Farm wants to straighten out some misleading information spreading around the community, after some well-intentioned social media posts were misinterpreted online. Right now, the Andelin Family Farm is located in unincorporated Washoe County and they're looking to be...
Monday Motivations: Dr. Randall Gates explains how heat can exacerbate neurological disorders
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - In today’s Monday Motivations segment, Dr. Randall Gates, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and chiropractic physician, shares how summer time can be dangerous for those with neurological disorders because the hot temperatures can exacerbate their symptoms. Whether you have multiple sclerosis or migraines, POTS or dysautonomia, one must be careful in the heat.
Las Vegas pizza restaurants fined $277K for violating child labor laws
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Federal investigators found more than two dozen children working in Las Vegas valley pizza restaurants working more hours than federally allowed and sometimes performing dangerous tasks while on the job, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Labor. The investigation involved 28 children ages 15 to 17 years old […]
Jack Creek Campground, Owyhee, NV
Generally open May to November as weather and conditions allow, this campground is situated in a historic area surrounded by cottonwood trees along Jack Creek. Jack Creek Campground is primarily used as a sportsmens camp for fishing and hunting. It could offer full time RVers and road nomads a good two-week stay except it’s a long drive into town for amenities, and doesn’t really offer much cellular signal.
Nevada state government to host hiring event in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada state government will host a hiring event this week for multiple departments. The hiring event will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 23 and 24, at the Mineral Building on 500 E. Warm Springs Road, near Bermuda Road. Veterans with VA documents...
The man under the mascot: Meet the person who brings Reno Aces' Archie to life
Archie is a staple at Greater Nevada Field, but who is under the costume?. "I joined the Aces in 2021, and we didn't have someone to be Archie," Cayden Burkhart said. "So, my boss (Devin Levan-Galang) at the time said, 'I want you to get in the suit until we hire someone. You're going to be the guy.' I just did what I saw on TV and turns out I was pretty good at it for them to keep me."
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