Hundreds of Nevada high school students are expected to walk out of class, Friday at 10 a.m., as part of an international day of action to call attention to climate change ahead of next weeks UN Climate Summit.… MORE
Washoe County Human Services Agency Upgrades Child Abuse Hotline
The Washoe County Human Services Agency has updated their child abuse hotline to help streamline the process. Ryan Gustafson with the county says the new system has a number of advantages. The new number to report incidents is (833) 900-SAFE.… MORE
Pet Store Owners Appear in Reno District Court
The owners of two pet stores made their first appearance in Reno District Court, charged with Practicing Veterinary Medicine Without a License. Judge Scott Freeman entered not guilty pleas for Michael Schneider and Leilani Tau-Schneider. The couple owns Puppies Plus on South Virginia Street in Reno and Puppy Love on Sparks Boulevard in Sparks.… MORE
False Alarm at Jacks Valley Elementary School
Fire crews responded to a reported fire at Jacks Valley Elementary School in the Carson Valley. But there wasn’t a fire. According to Douglas County officials, light smoke and an “odor” was found in a classroom, everyone was safely evacuated as crews with East Fork Fire responded to the report around 9:30AM. There was no…… MORE
Seven Nominated For Merit Scholarships at WCSD
Seven high school students in the Washoe County School District (WCSD) have been named semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among approximately 16,000 scholars nationwide who now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for more than $31 million in college scholarships to be awarded next spring. .The semifinalists from…… MORE
Another Strong Jobs Report in Nevada
Nevada was up 5,400 jobs in August and 42,100 over the year, and the state’s unemployment rate is still at 4.1 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Governor Steve Sisolak says he’s encouraged by the positive economic indicators reflected in this month’s economic report. Nevada continues to have one of…… MORE
Real Estate Scam is Spreading, Watch For it in Nevada
The Nevada Division of Insurance is warning about a national insurance scam targeting consumers shopping for privately funded loans, usually for real estate. The perpetrators allegedly contact consumers who have inquired online about securing a loan, using the name Val Taylor Investments (this person is also a victim). They tell the consumer they can arrange…… MORE
Ammunition Found at Depoali Middle School
The Washoe County School District says ammunition was found at Depoali Middle School on Tuesday afternoon. The district says they have found the source of the ammunition, and have found no threat of any weapon. The district adds that students have created and circulated many rumors that have been investigated and have found to be…… MORE
Dog Fest Returns to Dick Taylor Memorial Park
“Pack the Park” DogFest Reno 2019, a benefit for Canine Companions for Independence, is on the way this Saturday to Dick Taylor Memorial Park. Michelle Williams with Canine Companions talks about the event this weekend. They’ll also have vendors, a canine agility course, and live entertainment from 11am until 2pm. The park is at 1140…… MORE
Are Nevada’s Elections Secure?
Nevada has made big strides toward safeguarding the ballot box, but still has a ways to go, according to a new report on election security.… MORE
