The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to establish “conversion thresholds” that will determine when schools would be automatically switch to Double Sessions during the following school year, due to critical overcrowding. A middle- or high school will be automatically converted to Double Sessions if its enrollment the following three years is…… MORE
Council to Consider $1.2 Billion Redevelopment Project
The Reno City Council gets a look today, at a proposed $1.2 billion redevelopment project. The West Second Street District, proposed by the Don J Clark Group, would include two non gaming hotels, residential, office and retail space, and 5000 parking spaces. It would be developed in an area bordered by the train trench, First…… MORE
We Have an Award Winning Airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport was recently presented the award for best customer service from Airport Revenue News, a national aviation publication, at the 2016 ARN Revenue Conference and Exhibition in Dallas. Reno-Tahoe International Airport competed for best customer service, against 18 other commercial airports with 4 million annual passengers or less. Airport CEO Marily Mora says…… MORE
Could The Raiders Really Be Coming to Vegas?
Rumors about the Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas are gaining steam. National sports reports indicated Raiders owner Mark Davis is ready to commit to Southern Nevada if a proposed billion-dollar stadium is built. But it’s still early in the game and a lot of pieces would have to fall into place for the NFL…… MORE
RPD investigates Downtown Shooting
Reno police are investigating a shooting that happened at 8th Street and South Virginia, just after 10:30 am, Tuesday. Officers located a man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, and took a suspect into custody. Apparently the shooting followed a fight at an apartment near the University of Nevada. The victim is in critical…… MORE
City Council to Tackle Bridge Walkers
Reno officials are looking to crack down on a small number of people who have been running, walking and skateboarding along the arches of the new Virginia Street Bridge. The City Council is set to discuss the safety concerns at their next meeting. The bridge, which opened earlier this month, has metal plating on the bottom of…… MORE
Trump, Clinton score major victories
By Stephen Collinson, CNN, Updated 10:38 PM ET, Tue April 26, 2016 Washington (CNN) – Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton scored huge victories Tuesday that bring them closer to a monumental duel for the White House in the fall. Trump’s political strength was on display with a clean sweep of races in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut…… MORE
Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect
Police have arrested the suspect in a stabbing that took place at the Western Village Casino February 17th. Sparks police say the stabbing followed an argument between two men. The victim was stabbed multiple times and has since recovered. Police forwarded surveillance photos of the attacker to other local casinos, and 46 year old Alvon…… MORE
Deadline Coming up For Tuition Program
The Nevada Treasurer’s Office reminds Nevadans that the extended deadline for enrollment in the Nevada Prepaid Tuition program is quickly approaching. It’s April 30th. Treasurer Dan Schwartz says college tuition continues to rise. Don’t miss this chance to start saving for your child’s future. The Nevada Prepaid Tuition program will cover the cost of in-state…… MORE
The Best Place to Work in Northern Nevada
One Nevada Credit Union has been awarded first place among small-sized businesses at the 2016 “Best Places to Work in Northern Nevada” Awards sponsored by the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association. This is the first nomination and award for the credit union’s Northern Nevada Branches. The annual awards program recognizes top Northern Nevada companies for…… MORE
