Nevada’s mostly Mom and Pop Vape shops say they’ve been unfairly blamed for a wave of lung illnesses across the country, it’s putting some out of business.… MORE
School District Approves Two-Year Contract With The Washoe Education Association
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees voted to approve a two-year contract with the Washoe Education Association , which includes a 3 percent increase in salary for all teachers. The contract is in effect from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, and was ratified by the WEA membership last week. Katy Simon…… MORE
Man Arrested For Stealing Deputy’s Vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
A man got into to a deputy’s patrol vehicle in South Lake Tahoe and drove away. He was caught 50 miles away. Eldorado County investigators say Jacob Wolfe was wearing a sheriff’s baseball cap when he was arrested in Placerville. The SUV went missing from the parking lot during a shift change at the sheriff’s…… MORE
Police Release Photo of Sparks Robbery Suspect
The Sparks Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Family Dollar on Oddie Boulevard. It happened on September 19th around 10AM. Police say the man walked up to the cashier, pulled out a gun and demanded money. He left with an unknown amount. He is described as being white, unshaven, possibly in his late…… MORE
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Bust
A driver and his passenger who were pulled over for a traffic violation, are charged with trafficking marijuana. NHP troopers found 76 pounds of marijuana inside their car. The Nevada Highway Patrol arrested 30-year-old Isaac Arellano and his passenger, 30-year-old Maria Salazar-Zuno. According to NHP, troopers pulled Arellano over at Keystone Avenue and 4th Street…… MORE
Aces Netting the Field For Foul Ball Safety
The Reno Aces are set to begin construction on extended protective netting around the diamond at Greater Nevada Field in early December. Installation of the nets will extend foul pole to foul pole and will be ready for the 2020 season. Aces President Eric Edelstein says “Safety is our top priority and our fans have…… MORE
Reno Council Working on Scooter Regs
The Reno City Council approved two Ordinance Introductions and referred them both for a second reading and adoption. The first is a change to city code called “System Of Dockless Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, and/or Electric Scooters within City limits.” This Ordinance Introduction puts into place local regulations that prohibit companies from providing dockless bicycle, electric…… MORE
Thousand Will Attend WCSD Career Fair
More than 5,000 eighth-graders will attend the 5th Annual WCSD Career Expo this week, where they will learn about high-demand jobs and educational opportunities in Northern Nevada. The event is Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Reno-Sparks Convention Center. It will include companies and groups like the Nevada Builders Alliance, JOIN, EDAWN, and Microsoft,…… MORE
Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in a Hit & Run While Investigating Another Crash
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office was investigating a pedestrian versus vehicle crash when a deputy vehicle was hit by another car. Tuesday afternoon deputies say a woman driving a blue SUV when she hit a 60-year-old man at Long and Carson Street. He was care flighted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The woman was…… MORE
Woman Injured While Jaywalking on Keystone Avenue
Police are investigating a pedestrian involved accident in Reno. A woman was struck by a car while jaywalking at Keystone Avenue and Jones Street around 6:30. Authorities say she was transported to Renown with unknown injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with police.… MORE
