The Washoe County School District is one step closer to finding a new Superintendent to replace Traci Davis. After listening to pitches from six consulting firm, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire JG Consulting. Next, District staff will draw up a contract. The District has budgeted $100,000 to hire the firm, but say…… MORE
Man With Stab Wounds Found at Baldini’s Casino
A man suffering from stab wounds was found at Baldini’s Sports Casino and Restaurant Tuesday evening. Sparks Police responded to reports of a stabbing, finding the injured man had traveled several hundred yards to the casino after being injured. The mans injuries are non-life threatening. At this time, Sparks PD has no suspects. They believe…… MORE
Man Shot to Death on California Avenue Identified, Police Looking For Suspect
The man who was shot to death after some kind of confrontation with two men on California Avenue Friday afternoon, has been identified. The Washoe County Coroners office says he was 37 year old Christopher Dressler of Sparks. Reno Police are looking for two suspects in connection with the shooting. One person is the shooter…… MORE
New Inclusive Park Coming to Sparks Marina
A second inclusive park is coming to the city of Sparks, thanks to the Rotary Club of Sparks. They’re donating $80,000 to the city, to help build a park at the Sparks Marina.… MORE
There Are Great Careers in the Construction Trades
The Nevada Builder’s Alliance is inviting middle and high school students out this week for their Construction Career Day expo this Friday at the Reno Sparks Convention Center. Construction careers are in high demand in Northern Nevada because some in the business are aging out of the industry, and fewer high school grads are choosing…… MORE
Free Family Health Festival Wednesday at North Valleys High
There’s a Family Health Festival Wednesday at North Valleys High School. It’s a community-wide collaborative effort to bring free and low-cost health services to kids, students, adults and seniors. Some of the services that will be provided include flu shots, BMI testing, and the food resources through the Food Bank Mobile Pantry. The event and…… MORE
Joining Forces Campaign Begins This Weekend
NHP, the Sheriffs Office, and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in Joining Forces will be combining resources starting this weekend. They’ll be looking for impaired drivers.… MORE
Man Arrested After Hitting a Woman in Downtown Reno
Police have arrested a man accused of starting a fight in downtown Reno and hitting a woman. Officers say 29-year-old Joshua Canada started arguing with a man inside a store Friday night, and then the two began fighting outside. When the man’s wife tried breaking it up, Canada allegedly hit her in the face and…… MORE
Containment on The Caples Fire Expected This Week
Some of the haze and smoke over Carson City and the Truckee Meadows is coming from the Caples Fire burning near South Lake Tahoe. The Caples Fire started Sept. 30 as a controlled burn in the El Dorado National Forest. When red flag conditions were forecast, fire crews built fire lines and built backfires, which…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Prescription Drug Round-Up
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Join Together Northern Nevada, and their community partners will provide an opportunity to rid homes of unused, and unwanted prescription drugs Saturday. Medicines that remain in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. And a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends. From 10:00…… MORE
