The Nevada Builder’s Alliance is invited middle and high school students out this week for their Construction Career Day expo this Friday at the Reno Sparks Convention Center.… MORE
Survey Open Now to Name The New School at Wildcreek
The naming process for the technical academy at Hug High and the new high school at Wildcreek has moved on to the next phase, with a survey open now where you can chime in. The survey’s open until October 30th at wcsdbuilding.com… MORE
Nevada Governor Outraged Over Attempted Foreign Intrusion Into Pot Biz
The news that some Eastern European natives, connected with an unnamed Russian, plotted to buy their way into Nevada’s legal marijuana business with illegal campaign contributions, drew a strong reaction from Governor Steve Sisolak. Sisolak calls it an outrage, and he is now creating a multi-state agency special task force. Besides the attempted foreign intrusion,…… MORE
Fatal Freak Accident Under Investigation in Reno
Reno Police officers are investigating a fatal accident on Wellington Way in North Reno. It appears the man parked the car and walked behind the vehicle. Somehow, the vehicle rolled back over him. A neighbor saw the man trapped about 6 AM Friday morning, and called for help. The victim’s name has not been released.… MORE
The Conclusion of Our Five Part Series, Reno Development: Building The Truckee Meadows
Infill is one of the last options for construction in Reno and Sparks. One of the biggest infill undertakings in Reno right now is the revamp of Shopper’s Square and the transformation of a dated strip mall that’s half a century old into a dining and entertainment hub. We talk with Ric Cazzaza, one of…… MORE
You Won’t Find Parking at Reno-Tahoe International Airport This Weekend
Reno-Tahoe International Airport was completely out of parking Thursday, for the first time ever. Annie Turner at the airport says today will be the same. You still need to be in the terminal 90 minutes before your flight, so circling for parking could get you behind schedule. The airport attributed the shortage to the fall…… MORE
Local Group Planning to Arrest The Homeless at Pickett Park
A group called Quality of Life Reno plans to make citizen arrests of the homeless at Pickett Park across from Renown Hospital this Saturday, but RPD says you better know the law before you take it into your own hands.… MORE
Reno Firefighters Getting Some Self Defense Training
Firefighters are typically the first to help in emergency situations, but sometimes the calls they respond to can turn violent. That’s why the Reno Fire Department is training all firefighters in self defense and situational awareness. Ben Brown is a Reno Firefighter, he spoke to our news partner KOLO 8 The department says in the…… MORE
Rodeo Association Comes Through For Charity
The Reno Rodeo Association presented checks totaling $69,300 to nine community organizations thanks to the proceeds from the 2019 Reno Rodeo 50/50 raffle. Rodeo Association President Mike Torvinen made personal visits to each organization and presented $5,000 each to the Sierra Nevada Junior Rodeo and the Washoe County 4-H; $5,500 each to the University of…… MORE
Reno Hit and Run Driver Sought, Not Blamed for Crash
Reno Police Department has released new photos of the vehicle believed to be involved in a deadly hit-and-run at East Fourth Street and Evans Avenue. It’s a silver 2013-2018 Dodge RAM 1500 Express Cab with a bed liner. Investigators say the driver is not at-fault for the crash, but detectives would like to speak with…… MORE
