Eastbound Interstate 80 near Boomtown has reopened after a fatal crash just after 11 o’clock last night. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, a car with two occupants was on an overpass bridge near the Boomtown exit, when it hit a Chevy truck. The female driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the male…… MORE
Missing Woman Found in Lyon County
Police have located 22 year old Reannin Smith-Gerdes, who was reported missing from a group home in the 3600 block of Perseus Drive. According to authorities, she was found in good condition in Lyon County.… MORE
It’s Voter Registration Month in Nevada
Governor Brian Sandoval issued a Proclamation declaring September as Voter Registration Month in Nevada. Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske and her staff are focusing their efforts to make eligible Nevada voters aware of registration deadlines and requirements, and promote the state resources that are available to help with the process. Residents with a valid driver’s…… MORE
RTC Offering Express Service to Balloon Race
RTC is offering express service to the Great Reno Balloon Race on Saturday and Sunday. This is designed to be a convenient alternative to reduce traffic. RTC has traditionally offered this express service since the 1980s. RTC Bus service will be every 30 minutes between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. for drop off and pick…… MORE
Two Sentenced in Drive-By Shooting
Two men have been sentenced for a May drive-by shooting in Fernley. 21 year old Christopher Trueman pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm from a vehicle and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He has been sentenced to six to fifteen years in prison for the shooting, and two to six years…… MORE
Carson City Freeway Project Hits Milestone
NDOT has reached a milestone 50% completion of construction of the final leg of the I-580 Carson City Freeway. Excavation and grading for the future roadway is nearly complete, with almost one million cubic yards of earth excavated as part of standing construction plans to lower elevation of sections of the freeway to bring the road…… MORE
Commission Rejects Spanish Springs Project
The Washoe County Planning commission has rejected a proposed 610 home housing project in Spanish Springs. Dozens of neighbors opposed the Harris Ranch development, which would be built on the east side of Pyramid Highway, opposite of Pebble Creek. Opponents say they’re concerned about increased traffic and overcrowded schools. The planning commission’s denial was unanimous.…… MORE
Bryan Calls Out Heck’s “False” Attacks
Former Nevada Governor and Senator Richard Bryan is calling out congressman Joe Heck for his attacks on Catherine Cortez Masto’s integrity. Bryan says “These attacks from the Heck campaign cross a line I have never seen crossed before in all my years in public service. These attacks go far beyond a debate over the issues…… MORE
Money Approved For City Manager Investigation
More money is being spent on the sexual harassment investigation of Reno City Manager Andrew Clinger. The council unanimously approved 100 thousand dollars for the probe, in a brief special meeting Wednesday. $50,000 thousand will go to a Las Vegas Law Firm, another $50,000 will be spent on a separate investigator.… MORE
GoFundMe Page Set-up For Teacher in Coma
The teacher beaten into a coma after attempting to stop a man from tagging a Nevada State Historical Marker now has a Go Fund Me account to help pay for his medical bills. 68 year old Henry “Hank” Sosnowski is a teacher at Truckee Meadows Community College, and was hit by Juan Jose Rodriguez during…… MORE
