The Reno Fire Department responded to a balcony fire just after 12:30 this morning at the Northtowne Summit Apartments on Northtowne Lane. According to officials no one was injured, but the unit attached to the balcony has significant damage, as crews were forced to tear down a a wall as part of the fight. The…… MORE
Breaking: Toxic Dumping Near Reno On Video
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is investigating a video that shows two men dumping what they believe to be toxic waste at a site near Reno. The men say on the video the toxics are waste from a parts washing machine, but don’t name the company they work for. On the video one of…… MORE
Memorial For Victims Of Crime June 23rd
In honor and remembrance of those who have been affected by violent crime in our community, the Alliance for Victims’ Rights invites all Washoe County citizens to visit and reflect at the Holly Quick Memorial Garden. This Memorial Garden was created in memory of Holly Quick and other victims and survivors of crime. AVR and…… MORE
Fire in Pleasant Valley Fully Contained
According to fire officials, the wildfire that was burning in the Pleasant Valley area near I-580 is now fully contained. The fire burned a total of 16 acres. Earlier estimates had the burn area at about 40 acres. Fire crews will remain on scene to monitor the burn area to make sure the wildfire does…… MORE
Council Waits to Demolish Empty Motels
Some members of the Reno City Council were ready to make a bold statement about blight, and order the demolition of two empty downtown motels, right at the Virginia Street gateway, but then they decided to put it off for another month. They’re doing that on the hope that someone might step up, in the…… MORE
Gypsy Hill Murder Suspect Will Stand Trial
Rodney Halbower, suspected of the 1976 murder of Reno coed Michelle Mitchell, has been found competent to stand trial in Redwood City, California for two of the “Gypsy Hill” murders. Halbower is charged in San Mateo County with murders of two of the young women killed in early 1976 in the Bay Area. He’s suspected…… MORE
Reno’s City Manager Gets a Raise
One thing members of the Reno City Council seem to agree on, is the performance of City Manager Andrew Clinger. They like it. The council unanimously accepted a report from Clinger on city staff accomplishments over the past year, and went over some goals. The council also unanimously approved an employment agreement for Mr. Clinger…… MORE
Dump Truck Fire Believed to Be Arson
Carson City firefighters say a CalTrans dump truck, that was believed to be stolen, was found early Tuesday on fire near Mound House and the V&T Railroad bridge, possibly in attempt to cover up the theft. Crews were called to the area around 7 a.m. and put the flames out quickly. Law enforcement thinks that…… MORE
Nevada Prisons Accused of Discrimination
The Justice Department accuses Nevada prisons of discriminating against inmates with HIV, illegally segregating them from work programs that could reduce their sentences. This may prompt a lawsuit under the Americans With Disabilities Act. The state is being advised to include HIV infected inmates in conservation camps and transitional housing. The Division of Corrections Spokesperson…… MORE
Another Inmate Walks Away From Work Crew
An inmate walked away from a work crew in Reno Tuesday morning. 20 year old minimum security inmate, Zack Tankersley, was working with the Nevada Department of Forestry doing weed abatement near the 580 freeway at South Meadows, when he disappeared. Tankersley is 5 feet 11 inches tall, approximately 160 pounds with green eyes and…… MORE
