Washoe County students and their families will have the opportunity to meet with two-year and four-year college representatives from across the country, and attend seminars about important topics pertaining to college. This is an opportunity for families to learn more about institutions of higher learning, and how their students can qualify and apply. At this…… MORE
Lawyers For Wilbur Martinez-Guzman Want to Delay Trial
Lawyers for Wilbur Martinez-Guzman, charged with four northern Nevada murders, want to postpone his trial to determine whether he has an intellectual disability that makes him ineligible for the death penalty if convicted. Public defenders fhave filed a motion for a continuance in the trial scheduled to begin April 6, 2020, perhaps delaying it until…… MORE
TMFPD Holding Open House Event Saturday
October is Fire Prevention Month, and firefighters urge Washoe County residents to be aware of their surroundings, look for available ways out in the event of a fire or other emergency, and support public safety activities and initiatives of TMFPD’s fire and emergency services. The Fire District hosts open houses at three District Fire Stations…… MORE
Concerned Citizen Helps Catch an Illegal Dumper
A call from a resident has again helped Washoe County Sheriff’s Office combat illegal dumping. The citizen called October 9th, to report an illegal dump off the dirt extension of Estates Road in Golden Valley. The site contained more than a dozen garbage bags along with a TV, high chair, and other waste, including envelopes…… MORE
Federal Judge Blocks Administration Move to Ease Rules on Mining
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to ease rules on mining, drilling and grazing across millions of acres in seven U.S. Western states, including Nevada. At least temporarily. Judge B. Lynn Winmill said changes adopted by the administration would cause further declines in populations of greater sage grouse. The bird is at…… MORE
Prescription Drug Round-up Saturday at Locations Around The Truckee Meadows
It’s time for the Prescription Drug Roundup. Local law enforcement and Join Together Northern Nevada urge you to rid your home of unwanted and in many cases, dangerous drugs. Peter Beagan of the Reno Police Department is a drug counselor., who says if you need your medicines, lock them up. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…… MORE
Beer & Chili Festival Saturday at the Grand Sierra Resort
From blue collar chili to gourmet concoctions, as well as craft beers, it’s hard to beat Saturday’s Grand Sierra Beer and Chili Festival.… MORE
Idling Cars Are Easy Targets, Two Swiped in Elko
The season for one the least favorite cold weather crimes is on. Elko police say two vehicles warning up while unattended where stolen Thursday. Both vehicles have been recovered. But police remind you leaving a vehicle running and unlocked is an invitation for a crime of opportunity. It’s also illegal in Nevada, unless it’s a…… MORE
Reno Invites You to Help Plant Trees
The City of Reno invites you to Virginia Lake Park, for a community tree planting event Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can register online. Reno Vice Mayor Naomi Duerr said says she’s excited that we will come together to continue our ReLEAF Reno efforts by planting 30 trees to add fall color…… MORE
Positive Job Growth Numbers in Nevada
The Retail Association says Nevada’s economy continues to rank among the states with the best job growth trends. The state’s retail sector also remains on an upward trend heading into the three-month holiday shopping season, with trailing 12-month average employment exceeding the same period a year ago by nearly 1,000 jobs. Retail sales for the…… MORE
