Governor Sandoval Comments on Rising Unemployment

Governor Sandoval Comments on Rising Unemployment

CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval made the following statement today after learning that Nevada’s unemployment has increased from 14.3% to 14.5%: “The news this morning that Nevada’s unemployment rate has increased is extremely distressing to me. My heart goes out to those struggling to find work, and at the same time I am […]

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Community Newsletter

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Community Newsletter

Several of you have written to us asking us to send you timely information related to public safety. The Community Relations team at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has worked together to create a monthly newsletter for you. We hope that this newsletter is a helpful resource to keep you aware of public safety issues […]

Vonn Takes Cortina Super G, Squaw’s Mancuso 4th

Vonn Takes Cortina Super G, Squaw’s Mancuso 4th

CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy (Jan. 21 – Ski Racing Magazine News Service) – At the site of her first ever World Cup podium, American Lindsey Vonn tallied her 38th career win today in a super G in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Vonn, who hasn’t finished lower than second in a speed race all season, earned her fifth […]

Great Tahoe Weekend Weather

Great Tahoe Weekend Weather

Tahoma, CA…Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.   Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 5 mph becoming south. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 10 mph.  Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. East wind around 10 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with […]

Governor Brown Reaffirms Fiscal Emergency

Governor Brown Reaffirms Fiscal Emergency

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today issued a proclamation reaffirming the fiscal emergency declared by the previous administration on December 6, 2010. This proclamation underscores the need for immediate legislative action to address California’s massive budget deficit. Text of the proclamation: FISCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHEREAS on the […]

Squaw’s Travis Ganong 24th in Downhill Practice, Bode 4th

Squaw’s Travis Ganong 24th in Downhill Practice, Bode 4th

KITZBUEHEL, Austria (Jan. 20) – It’s quiet in the Kitzbuehel start. The stark white walls wash away sound and blend into the glassy snow beyond the start wand. Ski tips slide toward the storied abyss below. The next two minutes are the most frightening and exhilarating in all of ski racing. This is the Hahnenkamm. […]

15 Year Old Snowboarder Dies After Accident

15 Year Old Snowboarder Dies After Accident

Mt. Rose, NV…15 year old Galena High School Sophomore, Maison T. Ortiz has died  after a freak accident at Mt. Rose Ski Area.  On a very icy run Ortiz and a friend decided it would be safer to walk down the run.  They removed their snowboards and helmets and were walking down when Maison slipped […]

The Diamond Peak Ski Team is Pleased to Announce Their Second annual, community-wide Ullr Fest, Honoring Ullr (ooh-ler) The Norse God of Winter!

The Diamond Peak Ski Team is Pleased to Announce Their Second annual, community-wide Ullr Fest, Honoring Ullr (ooh-ler) The Norse God of Winter!

Incline Village, NV….Join the Diamond Peak Ski Team as we honor Ullr (ooh-ler) — the Norse god of winder and snow — with three days and nights of family fun at Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Ullr Fest provides fun for the entire community… and beyond. Come dressed in your Ullr Attire — prizes will be […]