Four commercial structure fires in the city, have Sparks fire investigators concerned. All four fires started on the exterior of buildings. The four fires were on South Stanford Way – reported at 9:05am, Linda Way – reported at 7:26pm, Tyler Way – reported at 8:54pm and Pyramid Way – reported at 10:24pm, all on July…… MORE
Residents Break NV Energy Usage Record
Last week’s consecutive days with temperatures above 100 degrees, had the air conditioners blowing. NV Energy customers in northern Nevada set a new all-time record demand for electricity that exceeded a record set July 2014. A new peak demand of 1,842 megawatts was achieved during the 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. hour July 28th. Pat…… MORE
RTC Testing Double-Decker Buses
The RTC is testing out a double-decker bus on several routes beginning today through Sunday. The RTC is considering buying double-decker buses and is evaluating the performance of this type of bus. Double-decker buses are able to carry a large number of passengers while occupying less road space. The bus will be tested on RTC RAPID,…… MORE
Thieves Steal Gate From Historic Home
Thieves have made off with an antique wrought iron gate from an historic Reno home. The gate had stood at the two story brick building at 260 Island Avenue next to the Park Towers Apartments for 40 years. Owner Dr. John Iliescu says he had been out of town and only discovered the loss August…… MORE
Nevada Republicans Criticize Trump
While some have joined in the attacks on the Khan family, other Nevada Republicans are not with Donald Trump in his feud with the parents of a slain Army veteran. Rep. Cresent Hardy says he’s deeply offended by Trump’s comments about the family of Capt. Humayun Khan. Congressional candidate Danny Tarkanian says Gold Star parents…… MORE
NDOT Holding Raffle For “Welcome to Nevada” Sign
NDOT is inviting Nevada residents to enter a raffle to receive a “Welcome to Nevada” sign as the old, obsolete highway signs are redesigned and replaced later this year. The iconic signs depicting a lone miner have stood at many interstate and freeway entrances into Nevada, welcoming drivers to the state for approximately 25 years. The…… MORE
Gary Johnson Will Campaign in Reno
Libertarian Presidential candidate Gary Johnson will campaign in Reno August 5. The former New Mexico governor will hold a rally at the student union at the University of Nevada, Reno at 5:30PM. The event is open to the public.… MORE
Donations Being Accepted For Placer County Deputy Inured While on Duty
A support fund has been set up to help the family of a young Placer County Sheriff’s deputy who suffered a serious head injury. Austin Harper was on duty July 27th, assisting with K-9 training. During a scenario, his head struck a steel support beam inside a vacant building. He was knocked unconscious and taken…… MORE
Fighter Jet Down In Fallon, Pilot Ejects
An F/A-18-C fighter jet has gone down near Fallon Naval Air station this morning. The pilot ejected from the aircraft, and has been recovered. The aircraft was on a routine training flight in and was returning to base when the accident occurred, at about 10:45 a.m. The pilot was taken to the on base medical…… MORE
Mike Pence Makes a Campaign Stop in Reno
Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence called on Nevada voters to reject the stale old ideas of democrats, and elect Donald Trump. At a packed ballroom in the Carson Nugget, Pence called for a return to traditional American values. Before the rally, Governor Pence was a guest on KOH’s Dan Mason Show where he had a…… MORE
