The Washoe County School District superintendent is recommending to the school board students shift to full distance learning in the coming weeks, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Washoe County. The recommendation is expected to be presented at the next Washoe County School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 24. According to the agenda item,…… MORE
Lookout For a Pack of Feral Dogs in Carson City
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to keep and eye out for a pack of feral dogs seen roaming near the Stewart Indian Colony area. Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong says if you see them, don’t attempt to trap them. There’s four dogs of mixed breed that they’re looking for, and if…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Has Some Civilian Jobs Available
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is facing shortages due to a number of their staff who be retiring in the coming year, so they’re taking applications now to fill those slots.… MORE
Pinehaven Fire Now 90% Contained
The Pinehaven Fire in Caughlin Ranch is now 90 percent contained. All roads that were previously closed due to the Fire have been reopened, and evacuation orders have been lifted. Police and fire are asking that non-residents please stay away from the affected areas.… MORE
Pinehaven Fire Now 75% Contained
Reno’s Pinehaven fire is now at 75% containment at 512 acres. Full containment is expected on by Friday, according to a press-conference Wednesday. Five homes were destroyed and an estimated 15 more structures were damaged in the blaze. Mayor Hillary Shieve talks about the emergency declaration enacted by her office: No cause has been determined… MORE
Washoe County is Asking You to Take Their COVID-19 Survey
Washoe County has two surveys open now to gauge how businesses and residents are holding up since the onset of COVID-19, and they’re looking at strategies to to mitigate the ongoing crisis. Take the survey at washoecounty.us… MORE
Have You Seen These Theft Suspects?
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office released photographs of suspects involved in thefts from the Famous Footwear at 911 Topsy Lane in northern Douglas County. The thefts were on Nov. 3 and Nov. 6.… MORE
Multiple Homes Burned in Fire in Caughlin Ranch
The Pinehaven fire is now 5-percent contained. Crews have stopped forward progress on the wind-driven Fire burning in Caughlin Ranch. The fire has now burned a perimeter of 1,200 acres and has destroyed multiple homes and outbuildings. Reno Battalion Chief Mark Winkleman says the moisture is helping, but strong winds remain in the forecast. Winkleman…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating a Shooting on Park Street
The Reno Police Department is looking for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting on Park Street. It was reported around 3:50 Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex on Park Street, just south of Kuenzli Street. When officers arrived, they found a female inside one of the units. She was taken to Renown Medical…… MORE
Sponsor a Family in Need This Holiday Season
The Children’s Cabinet is looking for people to a sponsor a family in need this holiday season with their “Adopt a Family” campaign.… MORE
