Lane closures and traffic shifts will take place on northbound I-580 at the Reno spaghetti bowl today for roadside shoulder improvements. Lanes of northbound I-580 will be reduced and shifted from Mill Street to the spaghetti bowl between approximately 6 a.m.-12 noon. NDOT roadway maintenance crews will grade and repave a section of paved roadway…… MORE
Prices High For Reno/Sparks Homes
The Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors October report on existing home sales in Reno, Sparks and Fernley, showed Reno-Sparks had 546 sales of existing single-family homes; an increase of 17 percent from October 2018 and a 5 percent decrease from one month ag. The report listed the median sales price in October at $399,995; a 4…… MORE
Courthouse Cleared After False Bomb Threat
Downtown Reno Courthouses have been declared safe by the bomb squad and Washoe County investigators. They closed early, Wednesday afternoon, while a threat was checked out. The courthouses were evacuated just before 3 pm, and declared “bomb free” a little after 4 pm.… MORE
Dolan Group Class Projects Winners Announced
Dolan Auto Group announced the winners of this year’s “Dolan Class Projects” via Facebook Live. Eleven classrooms were awarded a share of $60,000 – first place receives $10,000 with $9,000 for the classroom and $1,000 to a project that benefits the community. Ten classrooms received $5,000 each, with $500 going back to the community. The…… MORE
Iwo Jima Re-enactment at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sparks
The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza will be celebrating the completion of phase one of the project in Sparks, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a reenactment of the famous raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. All Veterans are encouraged to come out for the ceremony and take part in the symbolic photograph. It…… MORE
Five Juveniles Found With a Stolen SUV
A Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted a stolen SUV, and that led to the arrest of five juveniles in the North Valleys. Just before 8AM on Sky Vista Parkway near Angel Falls Drive Tuesday, Deputy Miguel Diaz saw the suspects removing a bumper from a white SUV, which later turned out to be stolen out…… MORE
Dayton Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Crash on U.S. 50
A Dayton man, 47 year old Justin King, was the victim in Saturday’s fatal crash involving three vehicles on Highway 50 and Deer Run Road in Carson City. The NHP reports, the preliminary investigation shows a white 1995 Ford Crown Victoria was traveling westbound on US-50 approaching Deer Run Road. A Ford Ranger, driven by…… MORE
Sparks Looking to Prosecute Owner of Abandoned Buildings Involved in Fire
The City of Sparks has had it with the owners of empty buildings that have been the target of fires, tagging and other misbehavior. They’re identified as “Kody Jet Corp.” Sparks Fire Department battled new fires on Dermody Way at Icehouse Monday. The city of Sparks filed nearly 20 notices of violations for dangerous conditions…… MORE
Small Business Owners Are Feeling Optimistic
Small business owners are still showing optimism for their businesses, and the overall U.S. economy, in the latest Wells Fargo-Gallup Small Business Index.… MORE
Annual Denim Drive Starts Monday
The Reno Rodeo Foundation’s 13th annual denim drive rolls out Monday, collecting new clothing for youth in Northern Nevada at dozens of locations, including here at KOH at 595 East Plumb Lane.… MORE
