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Tax Incentives Approved For eBay Data Center

The board of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development voted Thursday to approve 30 million dollars in tax incentives for online seller eBay. That will help with planned data centers in Las Vegas and in Storey County. eBay plans to invest $412 million in new capital to make it happen. The company also plans to add…MORE

Shelter Offering Free Services For Vets

  Washoe County is doing what they can to say thank you to our veterans by offering all vets and active duty military free pet services at the Washoe County Regional Animal Services Shelter. From 10am until 1pm today you can bring your pet to animal services at 2825 Longley Lane, and get free dog…MORE

Nevada To Battle “Snap” Fraud

Nevada is getting more than 1.5 million dollars to crack down on “Snap” fraud and abuse. The state’s welfare division was one of three agencies nationwide to get the grant from the U.S.D.A.  The grant will help Nevada develop new technologies to identify fraud and trafficking in food stamp program, which is formally known as…MORE

Sparks Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting

The Sparks Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting in Sun Valley last night. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 5000 block of Thorn Berry Court just after midnight. Initial reports indicated that the suspect fled the area and a vehicle description was…MORE

The Sparks Nugget Gives Back

  The Sparks Nugget Gives Back – The Nugget Casino Resort is paying out $32,960 to local community organizations whose volunteers worked at the 2015 Best In the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. Each year, the Nugget relies on local volunteers to staff its beverage booths and rib-running positions. The Nugget then pays the wages earned…MORE

Changes To The Volunteer Fire Program

  CHANGES TO THE VOLUNTEER FIRE PROGRAM – The Washoe County Board of Fire Commissioners has approved measures to change to the Volunteer Fire Program. They would replace contracted volunteer services with a volunteer force governed by policy and best practices – administered by Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The changes would also simplify and…MORE