Washoe delays wind turbine decision
After hours of testimony tonight, the Washoe County Planning Commission delayed until Feb. 4 a decision on permits for a proposed wind farm that would put 44 turbines on the ridges of the Pah Rah Range east of Warm Springs Valley.
(read more)AP Photo:President Bush honored by U.S. military
(read more)Al-Qaida No. 2 blames Barack Obama for Gaza
Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader lashed out at U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in a new audio recording released Tuesday, blaming him for not doing anything to stop Israel's offensive in Gaza, according to an intelligence monitoring center.
(read more)Pair robs Reno apartment office
Two suspects, one with a gun, robbed an apartment office tonight in Reno, police said.
(read more)Traffic stop leads to drug bust at Kietzke and Moana
A routine traffic stop at Kietzke and Moana Lanes on Tuesday resulted in an arrest and confiscation of crystal meth valued at about $20,000, Reno police said.
(read more)Despite reports, only one of four injured birds was shot
The Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada has taken in three injured hawks and an owl since Christmas, one with gunshot wounds, officials said.
(read more)Report: Scheels in Sparks laying off dozens
Scheels -- the new mega sporting goods store at Sparks Marina -- is laying off 50 to 60 workers, Reno TV station KOLO Channel 8 is reporting.
(read more)Company not ready to open new Longs Drugs in downtown Reno
Reno redevelopment officials say they have no incentives to help convince CVS Caremark Corp. to open a Longs drugs store in downtown Reno that has been in the works for 3½ years.
(read more)Reno asked to hurry bond approval for downtown projects
Developers of two projects that would total $607 million to build in downtown Reno are seeking city approval of controversial bonds backed by self-generated sales taxes that may be reviewed this year by the Nevada Legislature.
(read more)UNR dean in coma after fall from ladder
David Thawley, a dean at the University of Nevada, Reno, is in intensive care at a Reno hospital where he was admitted last month for a head injury suffered during a fall at his Lake Tahoe home, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
(read more)Innocent pleas entered in Truckee irrigation district fraud case
A federal judge entered not guilty pleas Tuesday for the Truckee Carson Irrigation District and four employees who were charged with conspiring to defraud the government and making false statements and claims in a scam to steal water credits from...
(read more)Bateman appointed dean of Sierra Nevada College
Kim Bateman has been appointed dean of the Sierra Nevada College Tahoe-Truckee campus.
(read more)Pack basketball: Fox says defensive consistency is missing
As Nevada basketball coach Mark Fox made his way down an elevator Monday at the Silver Legacy for his monthly Time-Out Luncheon, a man riding with him delivered a short message.
(read more)Nevada coping with marked unemployment increase
Electronic unemployment filing systems have crashed in at least three states in recent days and Nevada is coping with marked increases amid an unprecedented crush of thousands of newly jobless Americans seeking benefits.
(read more)RGJ reporter request: input sought on Israel-Gaza conflict
With the Israel-Gaza conflict in the Middle East, we'd like to hear from Northern Nevada readers with ties to that region through family, friends, business or having lived in that region.
(read more)Sparks layoffs mean cuts in many city programs
Sparks laid off 34 full-time employees Tuesday in an effort to balance its budget in the wake of the continued economic downturn.
(read more)UAW members readying to discuss revising auto contracts
UAW negotiators from factories across America will begin arriving in Detroit on Wednesday to begin preparing for negotiations with Detroit's automakers, which are under pressure from Congress to bring their labor costs in line with those of foreign...
(read more)LA water cops hunt wasteful faucets, sprinklers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The green thumbs who keep lawns lush and flora flourishing in the city have found a new foe among the aphids, white flies and other yard pests — the water police.
(read more)CDC: Washoe County tops nation in heavy drinking
Washoe County has the highest rate of heavy drinkers in the nation, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “behavioral/risk factor” ranking of metropolitan areas.
(read more)Pack football: Recruit commits to WAC foe Hawaii
David Graves, a quarterback from Folsom (Calif.) High who had given a verbal commitment to Nevada, has changed his mind and will go to Hawaii, the Sacramento Bee reported Monday.
(read more)On 'personal journey' Jeb Bush bypasses run for U.S. Senate
Former Gov. Jeb Bush announced Tuesday that he won’t run for the U.S. Senate in 2010 to replace the retiring Mel Martinez, saying that it was not the right time to return to elected office.
(read more)Not guilty pleas for 4 in Nevada water fraud case
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge entered not guilty pleas Tuesday for the Truckee Carson Irrigation District and four of its employees accused of falsifying records to secure extra water supplies from the U.S. government.
(read more)Detroit: Influential rock guitarist found dead in his home
DETROIT (AP) — Ron Asheton, the guitarist for the Stooges whose raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians, has died. He was 60.
(read more)That cheap gasoline? Don’t get used to it
HOUSTON - All that money you're saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank.
(read more)Reno Rink on the River cuts hours
Reno officials are closing the Rink on the River on Monday and reducing daylight hours to save money.
(read more)Got brand? It can sell your business, ad expert tells Reno crowd
Brand. It’s about the last tool a business has left to lure consumers’ dollars these multimedia-saturated days.
(read more)Elko fire calls jump in 2008
ELKO, Nev. (AP) — The Elko Fire Department says it responded to more calls in 2008 than any year in the past decade.
(read more)Marshals: Florida murder fugitive held in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S. marshals say a fugitive in the slaying of his wife in Florida has been arrested in Las Vegas.
(read more)Nevada BLM chief will be interim chief of BLM nationally during Obama transition
RENO (AP) — The head of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Nevada is headed to Washington, D.C., to serve as acting agency director during the transition to the Obama administration.
(read more)Live video: Red carpet arrivals at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Below the advertisement is live video of the red carpet arrivals at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
(read more)Correction: Rajan Zed ceremony on Wednesday is not open to the public
Today’s Neighborhoods brief about Wednesday’s interfaith reception to honor Rajan Zed incorrectly stated that the public may attend.
(read more)Reid calls on Norm Coleman to graciously concede Minnesota senate seat
WASHINGTON — Evoking memories from his own narrowly won race, Sen. Harry Reid called on Norm Coleman Tuesday to "graciously concede'' his Minnesota Senate seat much like Nevada's John Ensign did years ago.
(read more)Harry Reid: Man appointed by Illinois governor does not have credentials to take Senate seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appointee of Illinois' embattled governor failed in his bid to take President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat on Tuesday in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress.
(read more)Dina Titus sworn in as Nevada's newest representative in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Dina Titus has been sworn in as Nevada's newest House member as the 111th Congress opens for business in Washington, D.C.
(read more)Pending home sales drop in November as consumers lose confidence
Pending home sales dropped nationwide in November as job losses and eroding consumer confidence took their toll on the struggling economy.
(read more)CNN: Sanjay Gupta considered for Surgeon General post
CNN is reporting that television personality and author Dr. Sanjay Gupta, has been approached by the incoming Obama administration to serve as Surgeon General.
(read more)Son of Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator pleads innocent to felony in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The troubled son of convicted Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he stole a motorcycle in Las Vegas.
(read more)Utah attorney general to investigate BCS for possible anti-trust violations after Utah snubbed for championship
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says he is launching an investigation into the Bowl Championship Series for a possible violation of federal antitrust laws after an undefeated Utah team was left out of the national title...
(read more)Alan Colmes plays Colbert’s sidekick for a day
NEW YORK - Jettisoned by his longtime co-host Sean Hannity, Alan Colmes was adopted by Stephen Colbert — for a day, at least.
(read more)iTunes to drop copy-protection in all songs
Copy protection to be completely eliminated by end of March.
(read more)Blog: Snyder stays among scoring leaders in Chinese league
Ex-Wolf Pack star is averaging 32 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in China's top league.
(read more)Police: Abducted North Vegas man found in Henderson
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say a man who was beaten and abducted from in front of his North Las Vegas home has been found safe at a house in Henderson, and three alleged kidnappers are in custody.
(read more)BCS championship game will be aired in 3-D, in Carson
The 2009 BCS championship will be shown in 3-D for the first time ever, and local fans can watch in Carson City.
(read more)Report: industrial real estate market waned in ‘08
The Reno-Sparks-Fernley corridor’s industrial real estate market waned as 2008 closed but its long-term strengths could prove beneficial as the economy recovers, a report today shows.
(read more)Mesquite officer fired amid claims of sex assaults
MESQUITE, Nev. (AP) — A Mesquite police officer has been fired after he was accused of sexually assaulting two women at their homes.
(read more)Vegas: Death penalty will be sought for man accused of killing Olympic bronze medalist
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors say they’ll seek the death penalty against a man who pleaded not guilty to shooting a former Olympic boxer to death in Las Vegas last August.
(read more)Virginia: 6-year-old misses bus, takes family car, crashes
WICOMICO CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A 6-year-old Virginia boy who missed his bus tried to drive to school in his family’s sedan — and crashed.
(read more)Two Montana men indicted on charges they swindled $900,000 out of investors with Reno, Vegas-based business
Two Montana men have been indicted by a Reno federal grand jury on charges they convinced more than 700 people to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in their Nevada company to earn high rates of return in the foreign currency exchange market,...
(read more)Germany: Billionaire kills himself over financial crisis
BERLIN - German billionaire Adolf Merckle has committed suicide after his business empire, which included interests ranging from pharmaceuticals to cement, ran into trouble in the global financial crisis, his family said Tuesday.
(read more)Singer-songwriter institute celebrates opening
A celebration of the new Songwriting & Performance Institute is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S. Virginia St., Suite 120.
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