Get a Free Ride To Star Spangled Sparks

You can enjoy the Nugget’s Star Spangled Sparks in Victorian Square, and leave the car behind. RTC is offering a free shuttle bus from Reed High to Victorian Square. The shuttle will run from 10am to midnight. RTC says get there early because the first 2000 riders will get a free mini American Flag. Buses…MORE

Richard West Jr. Will Remain Behind Bars

A judge has denied a request from the family of Richie West, to pay for private security, to get West released from jail to house arrest. He faces trial next year on prescription drug-trafficking charges. Richard West the Second formerly managed a local car dealership, where prosecutors say he and others sold painkillers. His lawyers…MORE

NV Awarded $12 Million in Security Grants

Nevada has been awarded nearly 12 million dollars in grants from the Department of Homeland Security, to protect the state against possible terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Senator Harry Reid says the grants will help plan, equip and train local law enforcement against acts of terrorism in urban areas, implement homeland security strategies and increase…MORE

Fire Restrictions Now in Effect

Fire restrictions take effect today in western Nevada, in the Tahoe Basin and Carson Ranger District. The restrictions ban campfires outside developed camping areas, prohibit smoking, except within a closed vehicle or developed camp or picnic area. The rules bar operating vehicles off of paved, gravel or dirt roads, restrict welding without a permit. They…MORE

Six Republicans Challenge Primary Results

Six “Anti- Tax” Republican Assembly candidates who were defeated June 14th, are challenging the primary results in court. The candidates have filed “statements of contest” in Clark County District Court, on the grounds that there was a possible malfunction with the voting machines. They are asking the court to order that the electronic vote tallies…MORE

Armed Robbery at Stateline Bank

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that occurred approximately 3:19 pm Wednesday, at US Bank at 229 Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, Nevada. The suspect is a white man, in his mid 20’s, 6 ft tall with blonde hair, wearing a black fleece type jacket and white shorts. He entered the bank and…MORE

Railroad Museum Rolling Out The Inyo

The Nevada State Railroad Museum is rolling out the famous 1875 Inyo Steam locomotive for the holiday weekend. They only bring out the Inyo once a year, and that train will be joined by the historic 1910 McKeen Car and V&T Locomotive No.25 for three days. The fun starts at 9am Saturday with the Parade…MORE

Grants Awarded to Support Rural Tourism

The Nevada Commission on Tourism has awarded nearly 896 thousand in grants to entities promoting rural Nevada tourism. Projects range from a campaign aimed at highlighting the Great Basin National Heritage Area to the promotion of the new Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route, a south-to-north route on backcountry roads that will pass through rural towns. Lt…MORE

Man Shot Last November Arrested Again

A man shot by a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy last November after he allegedly tried to run down the deputy during a domestic dispute with a woman was arrested by the Sparks Police Department last night. Gregory Stewart Kachman was booked into the Washoe County jail on aggravated stalking charges. On March 1st, the…MORE

Smoky Atmosphere From Trailhead Fire

You may notice a smoky hazy atmosphere in the truckee meadows today. That’s from the Trailhead Fire burning in the El Dorado National Forest. It has grown to 1,000 acres and is 12 percent contained. The fire started Tuesday in the middle fork of the American River near Todd Valley and is threatening 2,600 structuresMORE