Sparks “Luring” Attempts Under Investigation

Sparks Police are investigating a report of a “Luring.” Just after 2 pm Thursday, December 12, police responded to a report of a white adult man, attempting to two children to his black truck, with the offer of ice cream. This was reported in the area of Lincoln Way in Sparks. Witnesses told police the…MORE

Amodei Votes Against Drug Price Negotiation, And Out of Pocket Caps

Congressman Mark Amodei voted against a prescription drug proposal that would have allowed the government to negotiate better prices for patients on 250 prescriptions. The bill would also put a cap on out of pocket costs for Medicare patients at $2,000 per year. The legislation passed out of the House with a vote of 230-192.…MORE

Reno City Council Approves The Annexation of 80 Acres of Land

After some debate, the Reno City Council approved the annexation of more than 80 acres of land Wednesday. Pending the project’s approval next year, that land will be added to the Westview subdivision, which will feature nearly 70 high end homes with more than 70% open space. The Westview subdivision is less than a half…MORE

Report Outlines How Reno Fire Dept Could Better Use Resources

A report that looks at how the Reno Fire Department (RFD) is running, is out. It lists ways the department can better use resources. The report offers 32 recommendations that were compiled over 2019. The City Manager’s Office commissioned the report. Reno Fire Chief Dave Cochran says some of the things could easily be implemented.…MORE

NHP Arrests Wrong-Way Driver

NHP says it was a wrong way driver that caused a crash on 580 Tuesday night.  The driver was northbound in the southbound lanes near the Damonte Ranch exit around 7:30 p.m. 23-year-old Stephanie Peoples was arrested for reckless driving and suspicion of driving impaired, and for having an open container of alcohol. A car…MORE