Reno’s Wooster High School is ranked first among Nevada public high schools whose students take and pass college-level tests, according to a study by the Washington Post. The study measured the number of college-level tests given to graduates, the percentage of graduates who passed at least one of those tests during their high school career,…… MORE
Scam Warning From NV Energy
If you’re behind on your NV Energy Bill, you’ll get a ten day warning, then a 48 hour notice before they shut off the power. They want you to know that, because someone has been calling customers demanding immediate payment and threatening to cut off the power. If you get one of those calls, hand…… MORE
Caution On Craigslist
Sparks Police Department identified and arrested Juan De Jesus Reyes-Palomino for Attempted Sexual Assault, False Imprisonment and Open and Gross Lewdness, stemming from a report of unwanted sexual contact and attempted sexual assault. A woman contacted Sparks PD reporting that an unknown man had answered her Craigslist ad, where the victim was selling children’s clothing. …… MORE
Bad News For GOP In Latino Poll
A new poll of Nevada Latino Voters by “Latino Decisions,” says 78% believe the Republican Party either doesn’t care about them, or is hostile. 31 percent said they believe the Republican party is hostile, while 47 percent believe the party just doesn’t care very much about Latinos. Democrats fare better. 54% of voters surveyed, say…… MORE
Fire Ravages Southwest Reno Home
The fire broke out about 11am, Monday on the 27 hundred block of Lake Ridge Shores in Reno. The home was fully involved, and nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution in that gated community. A resident of the home was safely evacuated and no injuries are reported.… MORE
New Closures For Pyramid Highway Project
Pyramid Way at McCarran promises to be extra congested for the next few weeks as the Regional Transportation Commission starts the next phase of the Pyramid McCarran widening project this week. Pyramid is being reduced to one lane between Greenbrae and McCarran, so utilities can be installed along the corridor. The closures are expected to be…… MORE
One in Custody After Fatal Hit and Run
Two people are dead and a suspected drunk driver is in custody following a vehicle collision in Sparks. The Nevada Highway Patrol says the accident happened around 10 p.m. Saturday in the area of Pyramid Way and Disc Drive. Officials say a Honda was either slowing down or stopped when it was rear-ended. The NHP…… MORE
Sparks Police Searching For Missing Teen
The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a teen missing since last Friday. 14-year-old Joanna Velazques left an awards ceremony she was attending at her mother’s work. She has runaway on two prior occasions, however, in those cases she has always remained in touch with family members or friends. Joanna has…… MORE
Senator tells Congress: “No budget? No pay!”
At least one U.S. Senator has been listening to voters and is willing to work for his paycheck. Nevada Sen. Dean Heller (R) has submitted “No Budget, No Pay” legislation as an amendment to one of his bills during the appropriations process. The bipartisan law requires Congress members to pass a budget and all appropriations bills before they get…… MORE
Celebrate National Jelly Bean Day!
April 22 is #NATIONALJELLYBEANDAY, the day we honor the favorite sweet treat of #RonaldReagan, #TheBiebs, #TheHoff & #LateShow host Stephen Colbert! Did you know that Boston confectioner William Schrafft is credited with inventing them during the Civil War? Because they had a firm shell and didn’t melt like chocolates, jelly beans traveled well, so Schrafft encouraged…… MORE
