Southwest Gas is asking customers in the Fallon area to conserve natural gas to ensure that service to customers is not interrupted while repairs are being made. There was a fire near Fallon after a fatal crash that involved three vehicles. One of the vehicles hit a gas main, which ignited. One person died. The…… MORE
Update: Wooster High Girl Dies in Hit and Run Crash in Reno
A Wooster High School girl has died after a hit and run, vehicle vs. pedestrian accident, at Harvard Way and Plumb Lane. It happened around 6:30 am (October 29th) when a black pickup truck hit a female student. Officers are asking the public to keep a lookout for that black truck. It does have headlight damage.…… MORE
Suicidal Man Causes Evacuations in Midtown Reno
The intersection of Center and Thoma Streets is back open after being closed for several hours last night. Reno Police responded to reports of an armed suicidal man at the 600 Block of South Center Street in Midtown around 4 o’clock yesterday. Some residents from a nearby building were evacuated but have since returned to…… MORE
RTC Making Changes to Some Bus Routes
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is making some changes this Saturday to several bus routes, so check online or give them a call before you travel.… MORE
Few Neighborhoods Are Truly Immune to Fire
We all hoped we’d get through the fall months without devastating wildfires in the west, but it was not to be. The most recent ones show almost no neighborhood is truly immune to fires.… MORE
The “Have a Heart” Stuff-a-Bus Event Was a Major Success
The Washoe County Human Services Agency held their first “Have a Heart” Stuff a Bus event for families of foster and adoptive children at Sam Club, and they had a huge turn out.… MORE
Work Continues on Kingsbury Grade, Expect Delays
As NDOT work proceeds on the Lake Tahoe side of Kingsbury Grade, expect lane closes for the next couple of days. Parts of Kingsbury Grade, that’s State Route 207, will have single lane closures between 9am and 4pm today and tomorrow. Some travel delay can be expected and flaggers and pilot cars will alternate the…… MORE
Postal Service Reporting Mail Thefts in Northern Nevada
The Postal Service is reporting mail thefts at two northern Nevada locations. Post offices at Grand Point Way in Reno and Highway 40 in Verdi had mail stolen. The postal service issued a statement saying , the investigation is early and ongoing, and preventative measures are underway. Customers are urged to report any suspicious activity…… MORE
Postal Service Hiring Fair in Minden
The Postal Service is holding a job fair Tuesday, October 29th, to help applicants successfully apply for open positions and learn how to become part of the team. The Postal Job Fair is 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 1604 Esmeralda Ave in Minden. Open positions include postal support employee, city carrier assistant, rural carrier…… MORE
State Supreme Court Warns of Scam
Now there’s a scam involving the State Supreme Court. The court has revealed that individuals have contacted the Nevada Supreme Court, trying to get refunds for warrant fees or bail payments made through a web link provided by an imposter. The false message indicates the victim must pay the warrant fee or face arrest. The…… MORE
