If you live in Sparks, and you owe your landlord back rent due to Covid-19, there are Cares Act funds available, and you can apply now.… MORE
Churchill County School District Delays The Start of School
The Churchill County School District has postponed the start of theschool year to Monday, August 31. School was supposed to start today in Churchill County. The district made the announcement last night. They say the delay is in effect for all students, including those enrolled in full-time remote learning, due to changes with requests for…… MORE
Remains of Woman Killed in 2005 Found in Auburn
Placer County Sheriff’s Office has found the remains of a woman in a cold case disappearance and murder from 2005. In October that year they investigated the murder of 27-year-old Christie Wilson. The investigation led to the arrest of Mario Garcia who was convicted of first-degree murder. Last week, detectives and investigators did another search…… MORE
Military Jet Lands on its Belly at Reno Stead Airport
A military jet made a belly landing at the Reno Stead airport Monday morning, but there were no reported injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration confirms that the F-5 fighter jet landed with its gear up. But the FAA says it does not comment on military operations. The Nevada Air Guard says the aircraft was not…… MORE
NDOW Asking You to Avoid Kayaking After Dark
Two experienced kayakers got stuck on Walker Lake recently, and had to be rescued after dark when a storm set in. The Nevada Department of wildlife is asking you to avoid kayaking at dusk, and always take a look at the weather report before you go.… MORE
Crews Respond to Fires This Morning Likely Caused by Lightning
Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue is responding to a small brush fire near Bowers Mansion. It was reported just before 7:00 A.M. this morning. It is burning in a remote area in the mountain, but no structures are threatened. Crews are also on scene of a small fire on Prosser Hill, north of Tahoe Donner.…… MORE
Reno PD Officer Involved in Weekend Shooting
The Reno Police Department reports that an RPD officer was involved in a shooting late Saturday night. The incident took place near West and 2nd streets in downtown Reno just before midnight on August 22. There is currently no word on injuries nor a suspect. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will be investigating the shooting.…… MORE
Case of COVID-19 Reported at McQueen High School
The Washoe County School District says there has been a positive case of COVID-19 reported at McQueen High School. In an email to parents, the district says that while some students and staff will be excluded from the building, others will have classes as normal. Students should be receiving emails about which group they fall…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Shooting Suspect
Reno Police responded to reports of a fight near Virginia & 2nd around 4 o’clock Sunday morning. The fight started in a business and then was taken outside, when the suspect shot the victim three times. The victim’s wounds are said to be not life-threatening. The suspect is a heavy-set black man, wearing a black…… MORE
RTC Wants Your Input on Future Projects
RTC has a survey open to gauge what transit service improvements you’d like to see for the coming year. The survey is at rtcwashoe.com… MORE
