The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada reports that four new companies relocated to Northern Nevada in February, adding 780 new jobs to the region. Makita opened a distribution center, bringing 85 new positions from Georgia to Reno. Simplex, a manufacturing company, packed up from Illinois and set up shop in Fernley, with 120 new…… MORE
Daughter of Murder Victim Offering a $10,000 Reward
The daughter of a man who was murdered in his home in December is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. December 16th officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were alerted about a body found in a house on Lodi Avenue. When they arrived, they found 61-year-old Jorge…… MORE
Washoe County Health Officials Working to Prevent The Spread of COVID-19
Washoe County Health officials are taking the next step to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus in Reno and Sparks after the first case of the virus showed up in Reno late last week.… MORE
RTC Holding Public Meetings This Week to Discuss Eagle Canyon Extension Study
RTC is embarking on the preliminary stages of their Eagle Canyon Extension study, a plan to connect Spanish Springs to the North Valleys in the next 20 years, and they have two meetings this week to talk about it with the public… MORE
South Reno Mom Responsible for Family Murder Suicide, Police Say
Reno Police say it was 53 year old Joan Huber who killed her husband and sons before killing herself in a South Reno murder suicide March 4th. The tragedy happened in a home on Canyon Country Court. 50 year old Adam P Huber Huber, 17 year old Adam J Huber and 16 year old Michael…… MORE
The Names of Four People Found Dead in a South Reno Home Released
The names of the four people dead in an apparent murder suicide in a Canyon Country Court home have been released. They are 53 year old Joan Huber, 50 year old Adam P Huber, 17 year old Adam J Huber and 16 year old Michael Huber. The details of exactly what transpired in the home…… MORE
Remains of Missing Man Found Thursday
The remains of Scott Madden, the 38-year-old Hidden Valley man reported missing in July, have been located in a remote area of the Mt. Rose wilderness adjacent to Galena Creek Regional Park. The remains were located February 23rd. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of Scott Madden through dental comparison. The…… MORE
Twelve Apartments Damaged in Fire on South Virginia Street
Reno Fire Department put out a fire at Southwest Village Apartments, on South Virginia Street Thursday. Firefighters were quickly able to knock down the main body of the fire in two apartments. More than 50 firefighters and 12 fire department vehicles responded to the incident. Twelve apartments are affected by smoke and fire. There are…… MORE
Can Pets Contract The Coronavirus?
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association and the American Kennel Club want pet owners to know that there’s no evidence that your companion animals spread the new coronavirus. A dog did test “weak positive” in Hong Kong recently, and was released from quarantine. Dr Jerry Klein is the AKC Chief Veterinary Officer– Vets do suggest…… MORE
Patient in Washoe County Tested For Coronavirus
A man in Washoe County has a presumptive test of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Washoe County District Health Department announced Thursday night. The test has been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation. The district described him as a man in his 50s who was linked to the Grand Princess cruise…… MORE
