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
Ground Breaking Ceremony Planned For New Hospital
Northern Nevada Health System will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday at 11:30 a.m. As they begin work on a new state-of-the-art hospital. It will be the first full-service hospital in Northern Nevada to be built in nearly a century. Alan Olive, CEO and Managing Director of Northern Nevada Medical Center will speak about the positive…… MORE
Reno’s Neon Line District Project Moves to Phase 2
Phase one is done and now Jacobs Entertainment work on Reno’s new Neon Line District moves to phase two, which involves, among other things, installation of eight historic neon signs and two sculptures. The new $1 billion mixed-use district runs from downtown Reno’s West Street to Keystone Avenue, and from Interstate 80 South to West…… MORE
Update on The New High School at Wild Creek
The high school at Wild Creek continues to move forward. Washoe County Trustees have approved just over 230 million dollars, for construction, furniture and fixtures. Riley Sutton is the district’s Capital Projects spokesman, who says Wild Creek will ease overcrowding in several local high schools. The district also approved half a million dollars for design…… MORE
Wildfire Threats Continue Through The Fall
In Nevada the threat of wildfire is year-round, and this time of year conditions are ripe for major blazes and that can spell trouble for homeowners and renters who live in or near fire-prone areas.… MORE
There Are Humane Ways to Deal With Feral Cats, Expert Brings Message to NV
Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies, will discuss the growing international movement to protect cats, including stray cats and feral cats, from being killed, as she presents at the Maddie’s Saving Nevada’s Pets Conference in Reno Friday. Robinson’s presentation will focus on feral cats. She is an advocate of “Trap-Neuter-Return” as the…… MORE
Groundbreaking For New Northern Nevada Hospital Friday
Northern Nevada Health System will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday at 11:30 a.m. As they begin work on a new state-of-the-art hospital. It will be the first full-service hospital in Northern Nevada to be built in nearly a century. Alan Olive, CEO and Managing Director of Northern Nevada Medical Center will speak about the positive…… MORE
Card Fraud Suspect Sought, Have You Seen Him?
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are asking for help identifying a man suspected of using credit cards stolen from a vehicle parked at Michael D. Thompson-Hunter Creek Trailhead June 21st. Debit and credit cards stolen during the burglary were then used at the south Reno Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond.… MORE
Police Investigating Shooting at South Reno Sports Bar
Police are looking for information about a shooting at a south Reno bar. It happened at about 12:30 this morning at Jox Sports Bar & Grill on S. Virginia Street. Multiple shots were fired. The building was hit but no injuries are reported. Police say witnesses are not cooperating with the investigation. No information has…… MORE
