CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval will issue an executive order today ordering the Nevada state flag to half-staff in honor of University of Nevada, Reno President Milt Glick on the day of his memorial service, expected to be Thursday. “President Glick was a strong voice for higher education in our state and he […]
Sierra Fire Protection District is holding an evacuation drill on Saturday, April 30, 2011 for the areas of the Galena Forest Estates, St. James Village, Rolling Hills, Monteux, Arrowcreek and Rock Farm Road. This area has over 3,700 residents off of the Mt. Rose Hwy. and Joy Lake Road. On April 30th at 9:30am the […]
Carson City, NV…In March, Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to 13.2 percent, and businesses reported an over-the-year employment increase for the first time in 38 months. Most of the monthly employment increase in March was concentrated in the Las Vegas-Paradise MSA. Total nonfarm employment in the Las Vegas area increased by 10,100, and is up 0.5 […]
CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval made the following statement regarding the economic news released by the state this morning: “This morning’s economic news is a welcome indication that the recovery is taking hold in Nevada. I am pleased to see that we are once again experiencing real job growth, and I am more […]
CARSON CITY, NV – Upon learning of the death of UNR President Milt Glick, Governor Brian Sandoval expressed his sympathy to Glick’s family this morning and made the following statement: “President Glick was passionate about education and brought a steady, experienced hand to the leadership of Nevada’s oldest institution of higher learning. During his tenure […]
Incline Village, NV…Area roads are chain free with the execption of Hwy 431. The latest snow levels have been fairly high. The latest controls report is below. NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY APRIL 18, 2011 6:51 AM PDT All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: US395: Between 1.9 miles […]
Reno, NV…The following is from UNR…”From the moment he was inaugurated as the 15th president of the University of Nevada, Reno on Sept. 29, 2006, Milton D. Glick sent out a memorable call to all Nevadans. President Glick, on that sun-splashed day, reminded all Nevadans why the University was so central to the future of […]
Truckee, CA…Emergency Crews are working a rollover accident that came in at 11:37pm. It is luckily only a minor injury accident but the vehicle is on it’s roof and the occupants were seen scrambling to extricate themselves from the wreck. CHP Truckee is reporting it just east of Twin Bridges. Please use caution in the […]
Donner Lake, CA…Just west of Donner Lake Road on westbound I-80 a vehicle has collided with a boulder. The vehicle is now on the righthand side but Kingvale Caltrans has been notified that there are multiple rocks blocking lanes in the area. They are conducting a traffic break at this time to clear the roadway. […]
AssociatedPress…North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue says her tour of tornado-ravaged portions of her state nearly brought her to tears. At least 21 people were killed and hundreds of homes were damaged when Saturday’s tornadoes touched down across the state. (April 17)