The Nevada Highway Patrol says a diabetes-related issue apparently led to a motorcycle crash, that had traffic blocked Wednesday, on westbound I-80 near Vista Boulevard in Sparks. The rider was taken to a hospital. Witnesses say he was weaving all over the road and hit a marker post just east of Vista about 11:30AM. No…… MORE
How Much Do Pot Shops Make For Schools?
Medical Marijuana has contributed $229,000 dollars in state sales taxes, since dispensaries started opening last summer in Nevada. A 2% tax is applied on every sale. Just under 171 thousand has gone into the school account, the rest to the state health division.… MORE
Local Teacher Selected to Represent Nevada
A longtime teacher for the Washoe County School District is among two teachers chosen to represent the state of Nevada at the 2016 “Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy” in New Jersey this summer. Barbara Boatman, who has been teaching for 10 years and currently teaches fifth grade at Kate Smith Elementary School, will join more than…… MORE
Arrest Made In D’Andrea Arson Case
Sparks police have arrested a suspect in the arson fire that destroyed the vacant clubhouse at D’Andrea Golf Club last October. 19 year old Edward Allison of Sun Valley is facing charges of first degree arson and burglary. Video surveillance cameras caught images of teenagers leaving the area at the time of the fire. Allison’s…… MORE
Police Investigate Wedekind Road Shooting
The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect in a shooting yesterday afternoon in northeast Reno. It happened just before 3 p.m. in the 1600 block of Wedekind Road. According to officials, one man was arguing with three other men and it escalated into a fight. One of the…… MORE
Burglary Suspects Wanted in Carson City
Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies are working on two burglary cases that happened this week, and are looking to the public for details to break both cases. The first break in was around midnight Monday, when two men forced their way into the Bank of America building on East William, and were caught on surveillance video.…… MORE
Hot August Nights Releases Entertainment Schedule
Rock the night away to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, during Hot August Nights’ 30th anniversary. Musical legends America and The Monkees headline Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th from Grand Sierra Resort’s outdoor stage. Tributes to the Beatles and Elvis are also on tap Also back, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter…… MORE
Unemployment Rises in Nevada’s Biggest Cities
Unemployment rates have ticked up in Nevada’s three main metropolitan areas, but the state’s main industries are all adding jobs. The Department of Employment and Training reports The jobless rate rose to 5.5 percent in the Reno area, and ticked up to 6.8 percent in Carson City. Las Vegas’ jobless rate rose to 6 percent…… MORE
Have Some Opinions on Downtown Improvements?
NDOT is hosting a public information meeting today, to get community feedback on a planning study, including potential safety improvements to Second Street, Arlington Avenue and Kuenzli Street. As part of the plan, existing roadway safety, lighting, sight distance, lane configuration, usage and accessibility will be evaluated. The public information meeting will be held from…… MORE
Some NV Schools Named “Best in the U.S.”
Several Northern Nevada High Schools have made the US News and World Report list of “Best in the US.” They include the Academy of Art, Careers, and Technolgy in Reno, Galena High School, Douglas County High School, Reno High, and Carson High School.… MORE
