Reno Police say the March 4th robbery and shooting of a 7-11 store manager was a two person job–and they say they now have both suspects in custody. The store owner walked out of the 7-11 store on Wells Avenue shortly before 1 p.m. that day carrying two bags of cash for deposit in the…… MORE
Has Nevada’s Renewable Energy Reputation Been Damaged?
Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Chief Strategy Officer, Dale Erquiaga, says Nevada’s reputation on renewable energy has been damaged. Erquiaga says that reputation needs to be restored. He made the comments Tuesday to a newly reformed energy task force. This follows a rate hike for rooftop solar customers that led to thousands of layoffs among solar installers.…… MORE
Heller May Skip Republican Convention
Senator Dean Heller says he may skip the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, over concerns for his own safety. Heller says things could get pretty testy, and he’s considering whether or not he feels it is safe enough to attend a convention. Heller also suggested Trump will go to Cleveland without the number of delegates needed…… MORE
Investigation Finds Officer Did Not Commit Crime
An independent investigation by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has determined a Reno police officer accused in a recent lawsuit of using excessive force, did not commit a crime. Detective Joe Bowen found Reno Police Officer Terry West committed no criminal battery when he “used force” on 30-year-old Justin Fleming “to get him handcuffed” during an…… MORE
Fattest Cities List: How Did Reno Do?
It’s National Nutrition Month, and in honor of the healthy occasion, WalletHub has done some research into the the fattest cities in America, and out of 100 locations, Reno did pretty well. We’re 87th out of 100 for the fattest folks, and we rank 90th in the country for the healthiest environment, and 95th in…… MORE
Sundance Apartment Fire Under Investigation
Reno Fire Crews responded to a fire at the Sundance West Apartments yesterday afternoon just before 4:30. No cause has been determined, but there are reports that an explosion was heard near Plumas and Moana. According to officials the fire involved one unit with some damage to adjoining units. One person was taken by ambulance…… MORE
Developer Wants Money From The Blight Fund
A developer, who’s planning a 54 million dollar apartment complex in the downtown area, wants $100,000 from the city’s “blight fund,” to help with the project. The block long apartment complex will sit on Center Street, between 6th and 7th, and that area is considered blighted by the city. If the city doesn’t give the…… MORE
Stiff Sentence For Convicted Bear Killer
An El Dorado County judge hands down a stiff sentence for the man who shot and killed a bear, near the Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe. 78 year old Gilbert Alan Wetenkamp was sentenced to two years searchable probation, six months jail time, over $2000 in fines, and a whopping 200 hours of community…… MORE
County School Board Opens Milk Bidding
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees will open a new bidding process with companies interested in providing milk products to the 64,000 students in the District. Model Dairy currently holds the contract, in an agreement finalized in 2014. During that bidding process, Model Dairy and Anderson Dairy of Las Vegas competed. The Board…… MORE
Carson City Fire Department Awarded
The Carson City Fire Department will be given the Golden Rotor award from Care Flight, in recognition of the lifesaving practices performed by Carson City’s firefighters and paramedics. The award will be presented to Fire Chief Robert Schreihans. The Golden Rotor Award is given to agencies that perform lifesaving rescues that are considered above and beyond…… MORE
