The Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board approved a $532.2 million budget for this year and next. The General Fund budget, would spend $178.8 million, an increase of more than $10 million compared to the last budget. The new budget focuses on paying down debt, supporting public safety and parks, and increasing homeless services,…… MORE
Silver Springs Man Sentenced to 15 Years
A Silver Springs man has been sentenced to six to 15 years in prison for child abuse causing substantial bodily harm. Cody Wallace was found not guilty in February of first degree murder and manslaughter for the death of his girlfriend’s two-year-old son. But he was found guilty of the child abuse charge. The incident…… MORE
Law Enforcement Prepares For Boat Season
Law enforcement agencies in Northern Nevada are preparing for a busy boating season at Lakes Tahoe, Topaz, Lahontan and others, following several years of drought and tough boating conditions. N-DOW, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are all launching boats before the Memorial Day Weekend to provide for public safety and enforce…… MORE
Kimmie Candy Gets National Award
Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented Reno based Kimmie Candy with the President’s “E” Award for Exports, at a ceremony in Washington, DC. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Secretary Pritzker says “Kimmie Candy Company has demonstrated…… MORE
Emergency Hearing Schedule For Richie West
An emergency hearing is scheduled for Friday morning for Richie West. West was taken to a hospital, where he is in stable condition. On Tuesday, Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies found him unresponsive and lethargic in his cell. West’s attorney David Houston argued his client has health issues that are not being addressed in jail and…… MORE
TSA Encourages Pre Check
TSA is encouraging passengers at Reno Tahoe International to save themselves some time, and enroll in the Precheck Program. People who sign up can avoid taking off their shoes and skip the unloading of carryons and laptops. At Reno-Tahoe Airport you can apply for the TSA Pre-Check by making an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but…… MORE
Woman Hospitalized After Hit And Run
A woman was hospitalized after a hit and run crash last night. The incident was reported around 10:00 p.m. on River Gorge Drive near South Meadows Parkway. A 53-year-old female was walking on the sidewalk when she was hit by a car from behind. The vehicle fled the scene immediately. She was taken to the…… MORE
Bundy Prosecutors Receive Death Threats
Prosecutors say they have some very good reasons to keep many of the details of their case against Cliven Bundy and his followers private. They say they’ve already received death threats, including a Facebook posting that calls for a “Lone wolf attack.” They’re concerned that names and other information that could be disclosed over the…… MORE
Solar Company Drops Lawsuit Against Gov
A solar company that filed suit against Governor Brian Sandoval is backing off. Sun-Run is dropping a suit that sought release of the Governor’s text messages. The Governor met with the Sun Run CEO Tuesday, and Lynn Jurich expressed the companies desire to return to the Nevada market. The company laid off hundreds of workers…… MORE
New Cops Get Their Badges
32 law enforcement academy graduates earned their badges from the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy. The latest class includes 14 from the Reno Police Department, 13 from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, two from the Sparks Police Department, two from the University of Nevada, and one from the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police Department. All…… MORE
