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Lorton wants
ethics probe
of Arch event
Publicity mimicked mayor’s
campaign rhetoric, he says
Anjeanette Damon Reno Gazette Journal
USA TODAY NETWORK

Mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton thinks the city of

Reno’s recent publicity campaign for the unveiling of
the refurbished Reno Arch too closely mimicked
Mayor Hillary Schieve’s past campaign rhetoric and
has asked the state ethics commission to investigate.
In a complaint filed with the Nevada Ethics Com-
mission, Lorton contends that the city-funded ad-
vertising campaign for the new Reno Arch celebra-
tion on June 25 was an improper use of tax dollars to
promote the mayor’s re-election bid.
He takes issue with the fact the city incorporated
Dennis Prutch of Reno polishes his 1955 tangerine pearl Dodge Coronet on Victorian Square. taking selfies with the mayor into the arch celebra-
tion event. During the ’80s-themed party under the

Classics bring
arch, Schieve took a “Biggest Little Selfie” with the
crowd. In the run up to the celebration, the city in-
vited the public to participate in the photo op.
Schieve is well known for taking selfies with con-

style to the streets

stituents, dignitaries and others. She also used a
“Selfies for Hillary” promotion tactic when she first
ran for mayor in 2014.
“I just don’t believe in this stuff,” Lorton said about
the city-funded publicity. “It ain’t right. It’s at the ex-
Hot August Nights is in full swing this week, with show-n-shines,
See ARCH, Page 4A
races, cruises and musical performances all around the Truckee Mead-
ows. Events got started in Reno-Sparks on Monday and continue
through Sunday. See a schedule of today’s events on page 3A.

Reno could break

record for most
100-degree days
Sam Gross Reno Gazette Journal | USA TODAY NETWORK

It’s (still) hot and (still) smoky out there.

If that feels like it’s getting old, your perception is
correct. It’s a hot one this year.
In fact, Reno on Wednesday tied its record for the
most 100-degree days in a year — a record set just last
year at 16 total days, according to the National
Weather Service. Wednesday’s high was 101.
With another 100-plus degree day forecast today,
Reno could be on track for another record-setting
summer.
Higher-than-average temperatures are expected
to persist through the end of the week, but residents
of Northern Nevada could see a reprieve this week-
Men gather to talk around a 1962 Dodge Dart during Hot August Nights on end. Temperatures are expected to fall into the
Victorian Square in Sparks on Wednesday morning. PHOTOS BY ANDY BARRON/RGJ
See RECORD, Page 4A

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT SPORTS, 1C

Trump to take active role

in upcoming campaigns
Facing the possibility the GOP could lose its advan-
tage in the House, President Donald Trump plans to
take an active role in campaigns this fall, focusing
on the closest congressional races ahead of Election
Day on Nov. 6. If Democrats win a majority of U.S.
House seats in November, Trump can say goodbye
to his hopes for a new tax cut and a border wall. 1B

Sandoval plans wedding

Kaho going to Alabama
Reno High alumnus Ale Kaho, shown in 2016, will
attend Alabama, his father, Pate, told the Reno
Gazette Journal after Kaho received his release
from Washington on Monday. TOM R. SMEDES/RGJ FILE
Gov. Brian Sandoval’s office announces he will mar-
ry Lauralyn McCarthy, a Las Vegas gaming execu-
tive and graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno,
on Saturday. Sandoval’s divorce from Kathleen
Sandoval was final in February. 3A

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