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
Washoe County Health District Reports First Human Case of West Nile in 2019
The Washoe County Health District is reporting the first human case of west nile virus in the county, and are urging everyone to take precautions until we get a hard freeze.… MORE
St Mary Nurses Picketing Wednesday Over Staffing
Registered nurses will hold an informational picket at Reno’s Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, a hospital owned and operated by Prime Healthcare, to advocate for patient safety. The nurses and Saint Mary’s management have been negotiating for a new contract that includes improvements to safe patient staffing for all shifts, professional development to improve nursing…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash on U.S. 95
The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal crash on U.S. 95 in Mineral County at mile marker 76 near Schurz. Strong winds may have played a factor. The NHP says an overturned commercial motor vehicle was involved. They say one person died in the crash about 5:30 on Monday afternoon.… MORE
Nevada Schools Are Improving According to Performance Report
Governor Steve Sisolak highlighted the release of the Nevada School Performance Framework (NPSF) showing that 184 schools statewide increased their Star Rating since last year. Hillside Elementary in Storey County also improved it’s rating by three stars. In WCSD, among schools in need of improvement (“Acceleration Schools”) the number of one-star schools was halved—from 12…… MORE
John O’Connor Found Competent to Stand Strial
The man arrested in the killing of a man in a Fallon Latter Day Saints Church, has been found competent to stand trial. John O’Connor is accused in the shooting death of Bert Miller in July 2018, and the wounding of his brother Duane Miller. Miller was a longtime Fallon Firefighter. Previous examinations of O’Connor…… MORE
St Mary’s Hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
The flu season is approaching and St. Mary’s Medical Group is offering flu shots at a drive-thru shot clinic. The shots will be available Saturday, from 7am to 11am. The location is the St. Mary’s Medical Group Northwest Outpatient Campus at 6255 Sharlands Avenue. If you have health insurance, you need to bring your insurance…… MORE
Lyon County Trying to End Illegal Dumping
Lyon County has started an Illegal Dumping Work Group, with plans to create a county wide task force.… MORE
