[KOH] Washoe County teachers will get a 20% raise over the next two years. The board of trustees approved a two-year contract with the Washoe Education Association. The union represents more than 3,900 teachers. The first year has a 14%, plus another 4% from Senate Bill 231, bringing the total to 18% in year one.…… MORE
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Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Still Highest
[KOH] The labor force in Nevada grew by about 8,000 in September, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth in that category. But Nevada still has the highest unemployment rate in the nation at 5.4%, well above Washington, DC in second at 5.0%, and California 3rd highest at 4.7%. Lowest unemployment was in Maryland at…… MORE
Most Dangerous Hour to Drive in Nevada
[KOH] New data reveals the most dangerous time to drive in Nevada. Injury lawyers Bader-Scott analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and found that in Nevada, the most fatal crashes happen between 5pm and 6pm, and Saturday was the worst day. The safest time was determined to be between 2 and 3…… MORE
Washoe Schools Chief Gets High Marks
[KOH] Getting high marks for the most part. Washoe County Schools Chief got her own report card Tuesday afternoon from the board of trustees. One member said Dr. Susan Enfield needed to do better on school safety and academic performance Trustee Jeff Church says he needed to see Dr. Enfield held to specific goals. The…… MORE
Teenage Vegas Bicyclist Killers Laugh at Family
[KOH] The two teens accused of intentionally driving into and killing a 66-year-old bicyclist in Las Vegas were seen smiling, laughing and gesturing at the victim’s family in court. The man’s widow and daughter say the teens reportedly laughed in their direction and flipped them off while waiting for Tuesday’s hearing to start. The women…… MORE
Evacuations Lifted in Hill Fire Burning Near Verdi
UPDATE: Authorities on the scene of the blaze say all evacuations have been lifted. (Reno, NV) — Several agencies are on the scene of the Hill Fire burning near Verdi Wednesday morning. The fire was said to have begun around 11:00pm Tuesday. First reports indicated the blaze burned about 25 acres, but that quickly jumped…… MORE
UNR Named Lithium/EV Tech Hub
[KOH] The University of Nevada, Reno has been named as one of 31 tech hubs in the country by the federal government. The designation was for the university’s lithium batteries and other E-V material loop, which aims to build a self-sustaining and globally-competitive lithium lifestyle cluster, covering extraction, processing, manufacturing, and recycling, according to the…… MORE
Don Laughlin Dead at 92
[KOH] Donald J. Laughlin, a casino operator who was the namesake of the town of Laughlin, has died. Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino announced that he died Sunday in his penthouse at the resort. Family had been with Laughlin for several days before his death. According to the resort’s website, Laughlin earned $500…… MORE
New Study Links Body Fat, Reduced Brain Size
[KOH] A new study confirms a link between body fat and reduced brain volume. Sara Lee Kessler reports.… MORE
Obesity Becoming More Common in the Military
[KOH] Military obesity rates are on the rise and it’s creating problems in both recruiting and retention for the defense department. Michael Castner with more.… MORE
