February Federal Budget Deficit $223 Billion According to CBO

Washington, DC…CBO estimates that the federal government incurred a budget deficit of $642 billion for the first five months of fiscal year 2011, $10 billion less than the shortfall recorded in the same period last year. Outlays were $58 billion higher than in the previous year, while revenues were $68 billion higher. JANUARY RESULTS The […]

Rollover Accident on Hwy 89. Updated to Non-Injury Accident

Rollover Accident on Hwy 89.  Updated to Non-Injury Accident

Lake Tahoe, CA…Emergency crews including an ambulance are working a rollover accident on Hwy 89 near Ellis. The accident is blocking the southbound lane. Please use caution in the area…. Update as of 5:32pm. The accident is non-injury but the road is still blocked. Sanding trucks have also been ordered to make some runs in […]

Senator Gaines Introduces Legislation To Reduce Government Regulation

SACRAMENTO— Senator Ted Gaines, R—Roseville, today announced that he has partnered with the Small Business Economic Impact Alliance to introduce legislation that would reduce and streamline the number of state regulations on the books, making it less costly and easier to retain and create jobs in California. “Overregulation is making it much harder for employers […]

U.S. Sen. John Ensign Will Not Seek Reelection

Las Vegas, NV…The following are the prepared remarks of Senator Ensign from this morning. As many of you know, the last couple of years have been very difficult for my family, staff, friends and so many of my supporters. I cannot express how sorry I am for the pain that I have caused everyone. As […]

Mother & Daughter Arrested on Drug Charges

Minden, NV On Friday, March 4th, 2011, Investigators with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (DCSET) arrested 38 year-old DAWN OXLEY and her 15 year-old daughter (name withheld due to age) for Sales of a Controlled Substance – Prescription Medication. DCSET investigators arrested OXLEY and her daughter after a several weeks-long investigation into […]

Junior Olympics Heading To Squaw March 17-20, 2011

Junior Olympics Heading To Squaw March 17-20, 2011

Squaw Valley, CA…The 2011 USSA/Western Region Marriott J3 Junior Championships will be held at Squaw Valley USA, March 17-20, 2011. Local athletes from the Far West Division will represent the California & Nevada area as skiers from the Western United States descend on Squaw Valley for three days of racing The Women’s Team is: O’Brien, […]

Traffic Update…Vehicles Blocking Lanes

South Lake Tahoe, CA…Crews are working two incidents in the area. There is a vehicle disabled and partially blocking lanes of US 50 and a big rig partially blocking lanes of I-80 near exit 146. Please use caution in the area….

The Latest Road Conditions Report

The Latest Road Conditions Report

Incline Village, NV….The latest road snow controls report for Nevada and the Tahoe area is below…. NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY MARCH 7, 2011 11:07 AM PST All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: US395: Between 1.9 miles north of Junction US 395 Business and State Route 529-North Carson […]

Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for March 7th, 2011

Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for March 7th, 2011

Lake Tahoe Area…The Snow just keeps coming. All of the local resorts are reporting incredible conditions. The Lake Tahoe area has been rated one of the best ski destinations on the planet for good reason. It has the best combination of great snow, lot’s of resorts and plenty of excitement in the evenings. Be Safe […]