By Associated Press Two people sledding near the Mount Rose Highway have been hospitalized after crashing into a parked vehicle. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District says the incident happened about noon New Year’s Eve in the Meadows area that is popular for sledding. Two people were hurt in the crash and taken to Renown Medical Center in […]
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Updated Dec. 31, 4:20pm: At 3:30pm Thursday, April Torres was located on the roof of the clubhouse at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. She has been transported to Barton Memorial Hospital. Her medical condition is unknown. The investigation continues. —– Douglas County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a woman who was last seen Dec. 31 at […]
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The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s radon education program is offering educational presentations at various locations across the state during January in recognition of it being National Radon Action Month. Free test kits will also be available at the presentations. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from […]
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By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal State gaming regulators are monitoring the issues surrounding the purchase of the Las Vegas Review-Journal by the family of Sheldon Adelson, the majority shareholder in casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett cites Nevada gaming regulations and the state’s public policy covering gaming license holders […]
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By Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post Alcohol is killing Americans at a rate not seen in at least 35 years, according to new federal data. Last year, more than 30,700 Americans died from alcohol-induced causes, including alcohol poisoning and cirrhosis, which is primarily caused by alcohol use. In 2014, there were 9.6 deaths from these alcohol-induced causes […]
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The latest phone scam in Nevada has people posing as officials form the state Attorney General’s Office or U.S. Department of the Treasury. Callers are trying to collect personal information and money. These agencies don’t actually call people directly asking for money. The Attorney General’s Office number is 775.684.1100 if anyone has questions.
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By Daniel Rothberg, Las Vegas Sun Leaders of Nevada’s emerging marijuana industry say there are few consumable substances watched more closely than the vegetation that goes into cannabis products. Over the last decade, as nearly 25 states have authorized the use of marijuana in some form, several jurisdictions have imposed rules that require the substance […]
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By Kathryn Reed It doesn’t pay to be a VIP at SnowGlobe. At least that was the opinion of some who were asked about their experience. A three-day general admission pass with shuttle costs $249. Three-day VIP was $449, which also included transportation. Both sold out. Promoters of the three-day music festival in South Lake […]
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By Ted Gaines Jan. 1 marks the New Year and also the day that hundreds of new California laws go into effect. In addition to the changes those laws are supposed to bring, there are other changes on the horizon that could signal a dramatically different state. 2016 is a general election year and numerous […]
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By Felicia Fonseca, AP FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Many of the country’s most prominent national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Zion, set new visitation records in 2015 and are bracing for what could be an even busier new year. The National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday in 2016 and has been urging Americans to […]
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