University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson announced that he’s transitioning to the faculty this summer. Johnson’s been in the job for more than eight years, and will step down June 30th and into the Department of Economics in the College of Business as a professor. Johnson rose to interim president in 2011 at UNR,…… MORE
Need a Working Smoke Alarm? The Red Cross Can Help
As daylight savings time ends Sunday morning, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada reminds residents to check and replace smoke alarm batteries.… MORE
RTC Hosting Meeting to Discuss Improvements in The South Meadows
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is hosting a follow up meeting next week to discuss improvements in the south Meadows.… MORE
Judge Dismisses Federal Lawsuit That Would Ban Brothels in Nevada
A United States District Court judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit to ban brothels in the Silver State.… MORE
City Leaders Discussing Pedestrian Safety After Death of Wooster High Student
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, members of the Reno and Sparks City Councils, and local law enforcement gathered at Pickett Park to urge drivers to slow down in school zones following the death of a Wooster High School student.… MORE
Police Release Photo of Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit & Run
The Reno Police Department has released an image from a surveillance video of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run fatality Tuesday morning near Wooster High School. Police described the vehicle as a black 1988 to 1993 GMC 1500 standard cab pickup. Police said it has a broken passenger side headlight from the crash and has…… MORE
Two Washoe County Teachers Recipients of Presidential Teaching Award
Two Washoe County School District teachers have won Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.… MORE
Scammers Are Targeting Kids Online
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford advises Nevada’s youth and parents to be aware of online scams targeting minors. Scams come via apps, games and social network sites. Youth are particularly attractive targets for scammers because they have unused Social Security numbers, don’t check their credit reports, and are used…… MORE
Judge Denies Request For Reduced Bail For Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges
A judge has denied an attorney’s request for reduced bail for his client who is facing attempted murder charges. The decision was announced late Wednesday afternoon. Police say 24-year-old Ivan Biondi tried to strangle a woman to death with whom he had been romantically involved on April 12, at the woman’s home on Taylor Street. …… MORE
Two Women Died While Climbing in The Sierra
Two women died climbing Red Slate Mountain in the Sierra Wednesday. The sheriff’s office identified the deceased as 34-year-old Jennifer Shedden of Mammoth Lakes and 22-year-old Michelle Xue of Los Angeles. The pair set out from Convict Lake on Saturday and were supposed to return Sunday night. Search crews and their friends found them on…… MORE
