For about two years, RTC and its bus drivers have been fighting over a plan to switch on the audio capability to the cameras already on transit buses. Teamsters drivers say it’s illegal eavesdropping, and neither side seems to think an agreement is possible without involving a federal judge. RTC’s Joe Harrington says the issue…… MORE
Industrial Equipment Company Coming to Sparks
Cam-Concept USA, a manufacturer of custom industrial equipment and Cam-Lift systems, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Sparks. The company plans to hire 10 employees at an average wage of more than $28 per hour. Positions include; machinists, welders, engineers and sales. Jacques Simard, Vice President of Cam-Concept USA. says the Sparks location on Glendale…… MORE
UNR Professor Gets Major Honor
University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor of Anthropology Sarah Cowie was recently named one of 105 Presidential Early Career Award recipients for Scientists and Engineers by President Obama. The Presidential Early Career Award is the highest honor awarded by the government to scientists and engineers at the early stages of their career, coordinated by the…… MORE
ACLU Says NV DMV Violating Voter Act
The American Civil Liberties Union says it’s too difficult for people to register to vote through the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. The ACLU sent a letter to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office on Monday, saying forms available at the DMV are violating the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. That act specifies that…… MORE
Sparks PD Searching For Missing Man
Sparks police are looking for a man missing for nearly a month. 58 year old Kebede Yenew left treatment at the Northern Nevada Mental Health facility on February 10, and hasn’t returned. Yenew is reportedly in need of medications and needs help taking care of himself. Police say Yenew does not have any known friends…… MORE
Downtown Carson City Project Begins
The Carson City downtown corridor project breaks ground today and city manager Nick Marano says it will take only seven months to complete. The construction will span almost 2.7 miles on Carson Street from William to Fifth Streets. The design will add two to three parking spots on each block and widen the sidewalks 12…… MORE
Appointment System Available at The DMV
Nevada DMV is now offering appointments at its offices in Carson City and Reno. The appointment system was introduced in Carson City last month after a successful pilot at the Reno office last year. The DMV calls it a major enhancement to customer service, motorists can make an appointment up to 30 days in advance on…… MORE
Winner Announced in Prepaid Tuition Contest
The Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plan, and the State Treasurer have announced the Northern Nevada winner of the 4th annual Nevada Prepaid Tuition contest More than 400 Nevada residents who purchased a new contract were entered for a chance to win one year of free tuition for their beneficiary. The Northern Nevada…… MORE
Public Invited to WCSD Meeting
The Washoe County School District Trustees are inviting the public to attend a special meeting Wednesday, where trustees will meet with 12 applicants who would like to fill the seat vacated by Trustee Dr. Barbara McLaury. The meeting is in the board’s chambers at 425 E. Ninth St. in Reno, at 5:30pm. Board President Dr.…… MORE
Missing Inmate Arrested
Reno Police have found the escaped prisoner who ran from officers while being transported to the Washoe County Jail. Javier Saldana was arrested Sunday. Saldana was caught driving northbound on North Wells Avenue yesterday evening. Multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies were assisting the Reno Police Department with the investigation.… MORE
