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SilverSummit Healthplan is introducing Medicaid managed care to rural Nevada, serving around 30,000 residents with coordinated care, including primary care, telehealth, pharmacy services, maternal health, behavioral health, and chronic disease management. The plan aims to improve maternal health with 24/7 virtual OB consultations and partnerships with local groups. SilverSummit will open three new support centers for behavioral health and substance use disorders, and address transportation barriers with customized programs. The company, backed by Centene, the nations largest Medicaid managed care provider, is committed to helping members stay healthy in rural areas. Checkout Solipillow.com

Reno teen faces severe charges after traffic stop turns into a gun-wielding confrontation, sparking community concerns about youth crime and gun safety. The juvenile is charged with obstructing, resisting, carrying a gun without a permit, and more. Police urge drivers to follow traffic laws and remind young people of the consequences of bad choices. Checkout Solipillow.com

Renos music scene is thriving with new albums, live shows, and festivals. Sad Giants release their first full-length album, Space Case, at the Holland Project. Tommy Stinson, former Replacements bassist, performs at the Brewery Arts Center with Little Venom and Karla Rose. The Western Lights festival returns, featuring local acts like Subtle Lovers and Metaphysical. Share music news with Mark Earnest Writer. Checkout Solipillow.com

Unveiled: Colorado River Basins Unfair Water Pricing - A new report exposes a glaring injustice in the Colorado River Basin, where large farms receive federally supplied water at pennies or even for free, while cities and homeowners are urged to conserve. Irrigation districts pay around thirty dollars per acre-foot, or nothing at all, while cities pay over five hundred dollars. This disparity stems from outdated federal contracts, exacerbated by drought and rising temperatures. Experts warn that this free water distribution hinders conservation efforts and shifts massive costs to taxpayers. The report urges Congress and federal managers to implement modest scarcity-based charges to cut waste, fix infrastructure, and prevent future expenses. Checkout Solipillow.com

Seven former Reno High School students face sentencing for vandalizing their school, causing $7,000 in damage. They pleaded guilty to avoid jury trial and jail time, agreeing to one year of probation, community service, fines, and repair costs. One student, Wylder May, is back in jail for failing drug tests and skipping meetings. Checkout Solipillow.com

Winter weather causes school delays and changes in northern Nevada. Washoe and Storey counties start two hours late, UNR opens at ten a.m., TMCC cancels in-person classes before eleven a.m. Lake Tahoe Unified School District remains on schedule. Winter bus stops in Washoe County, drivers urged to be cautious. Stay updated with closures and delays on our website. Checkout Solipillow.com

Washoe County Schools Delay Opening Due to Winter Storm; Safe Conditions Expected Thursday Checkout Solipillow.com

Winter Weather Advisory: Reno, Carson City, and Minden brace for snow and gusty winds starting late Wednesday, January seventh. Up to half-inch of snow expected on the valley floor, with some spots possibly seeing up to four inches. Wind gusts could reach thirty-five miles per hour, causing slick roads for Thursday morning commute. Lake Tahoe under Lake Wind Advisory from eight p m Wednesday to seven a m Thursday, with west winds of fifteen to twenty-five miles per hour and gusts up to forty miles per hour. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards advised to stay off the lake. Reno stays chilly with highs near forty-nine degrees Wednesday, dropping to around twenty-three at night. Thursday turns sunny with a high near thirty-six, and Friday hits forty-one. Tahoe sees up to four inches of snow Wednesday, with highs around thirty-eight at the lake, then partly cloudy Thursday and sunny Friday. Safe travel tips available at weather dot gov, Nevada roads dot com or dot dot nv dot gov, and alert wildfire dot org. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nevada womens basketball secured a thrilling overtime victory over Wyoming, improving to 6-9 overall and 2-3 in Mountain West play. Skylar Durley had a career-high 14 rebounds and 18 points for her first double-double. Ahrray Young contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, including a crucial block late in regulation. Nevadas defense held Wyoming scoreless in overtime, leading to an 11-1 run and an 11-point win. The Pack shot nearly 65% in the first quarter and dominated the boards, setting up a matchup against New Mexico on Saturday. Checkout Solipillow.com