Five people were treated for minor injuries after being hit by a truck during a confrontation in Downtown Reno. It happened during a Columbus Day protest, organized by the American Indian Movement of Northern Nevada. Police say a group of protesters were standing in the crosswalk under the arch, blocking traffic, when the truck started…… MORE
Body Found in Sparks House Fire
A body was found in one of the bedrooms of a house damaged by fire in Sparks Monday morning. Fire crews responded to the scene of the two-story house fire on the 5000 block of Caldera Drive near Los Altos Parkway, about 6AM. When crews arrived, the flames had already vented through the eaves and…… MORE
Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Minors
Reno Police have arrested a man they believe sexually assaulted at least four minors. Officers responded to a downtown motel October 4th, on a report of a man buying alcohol for young girls, and committing sexual acts with them. During the investigation, police tracked four girls between the ages of 11 and 16. Police also…… MORE
Reading Proficiency a Problem in Nevada
According to the Nevada Department of Education, less than half of Silver State students are proficient in reading, when aligned with Common Core standards, and only around a third are proficient in math. The NDE got those results from the 2016 Smarter Balanced Assessments, which are computerized tests that kids from third grade to eighth…… MORE
Black Bear Released Into The Wild
A black bear captured in Incline Village Sunday morning was released back into the wild Monday. The Nevada Department of Wildlife captured the three-to-four-year-old black bear, who was released at Tahoe Meadows, near the Mt. Rose Summit. NDOW was trying to trap a bear that had caused damage to a building in an attempt to…… MORE
Four Year Old Boy Critically Injured in Crash
At least four people are hurting after a Monday afternoon crash north of Reno, in the Cold Springs area. A four year old boy was critically injured in the head on collision and was “Careflighted” to the hospital. Police say the driver of a Honda sedan was headed north on White Lakes, and crossed into…… MORE
Police Search For Paint Store Robbery Suspect
Sparks police are on the lookout for a suspect they say robbed the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store on Disc Drive yesterday. It happened just before 6:00 p.m. yesterday evening when a suspect wearing a mask walked into the store with a rifle. He left with money from the register and left the store heading east. He…… MORE
Governor Sandoval, Joe Heck Will Not Support Trump
Nevada Republican Governor Brian Sandoval and Representative Joe Heck have both tried to distance themselves from their parties presidential candidate over the weekend, after a video of lewd remarks Trump made about women ten years ago, was released. Governor Sandoval released a statement saying quote ” This video exposed not just words, but now an…… MORE
Opponents of The Energy Choice Initiative File Suit
Opponents of the ballot measure that would start a process to break up NV Energy’s monopoly, and deregulate electricity markets, are suing to keep it off the ballot. The lawsuit filed in Carson City, says the “Energy Choice Initiative,” unlawfully ties the hands of the Legislature. The AFL-CIO launched a formal campaign against the measure,…… MORE
Great News For Those Who Drive in Carson City
The Nevada Department of Transportation is on the tail end of the $1.2 million dollar South Carson Street resurfacing and improvement project. Two miles of roadway on South Carson, from Fairview Drive to Overland Street, have been microsurfaced to create a smoother road that’s also more durable. Around 44,000 drivers travel through there everyday, and…… MORE
