Washoe County’s new manager is Eric Brown, most recently the President & CEO of the California Telehealth Network. He seemed a little surprised to win the vote, after several hours of questioning among the three finalists. Saying, “I don’t think I was prepared for this,” to the chuckles of county commissioners. The chairman of the…… MORE
Crews Knock Down House Fire in Golden Valley
Crews knocked down a house fire in Golden Valley on Saturday morning. It happened at the corner of Remington road and Winchester drive. Truckee Meadows Fire says it started in the garage and then spread to the house. No one was inside when the fire took place, but two pets were evacuated and are safe.…… MORE
Police Step-up Enforcement Around Street Vibrations, Sixteen Arrested
Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts were in town for the Street Vibrations Fall Rally this past weekend. During the event, Reno Police stepped up enforcement around the downtown Reno venues. The added enforcement resulted in 16 arrests for 11 misdemeanors and 5 felonies. Three drivers were cited for DUI. Police also issued 3 misdemeanor citations and…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Fatal Hit & Run Crash on East Fourth Street
Reno Police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who left the scene after hitting a man in the roadway at East Fourth Street and Evans Avenue on Saturday night. Investigators say a man walked out into the road in the westbound lanes and laid down on the street while it was dark.…… MORE
Repeat DUI Driver Faces Possible Fifteen Years in Prison
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has announced a guilty verdict for a man convicted of five DUI’s. 33-year-old Jose Alejandro Figueroa,of Reno was found guilty after a two-day trial in District Court. Sentencing is set for November. He faces up to 15 years in prison. Police say on January 1, an off-duty officer who…… MORE
Woman Injured in Hit & Run Crash on Rock Boulevard
The Sparks Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash. It happened just before 8 p.m. Friday, at the Rivers Edge RV park on Rock Boulevard. Investigators say a woman was driving a 2014 Silver Chrysler 200 when she was hit by an older model red Chevy Silverado. The woman says after she got out of…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Say Suspicious Death is a Homicide
Sparks police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in parking lot. Officers responded to the area of 22nd Street and Victorian Avenue for a disturbance call just before 7 a.m. Saturday. When they got there, they found a body of a man in the parking lot of a nearby motel. He…… MORE
City of Sparks Installing Pedestrian Safety Flags Along Vista Boulevard
The city of Sparks is installing pedestrian safety flags at various Vista Blvd. intersections for increased pedestrian visibility and safety. The project is part of an overall Be Safe! Be Seen! campaign brought before the Sparks City Council by girl scouts from Troop 1019. Transportation Manager Amber Sosa says, “The Girl Scouts reached out to…… MORE
REMSA Offering Free Flu Shots For Homebound Adults
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority is offering free flu shots, to 100 Washoe County homebound adults. Beginning Tuesday, citizens who meet the criteria are encouraged to call 353-0807 to make an appointment to receive a free flu shot. To be eligible for the free flu shot you must live in REMSA’s main service area…… MORE
Learn The Signs of Drug Abuse at Grace Church Exhibit
Do you know the signs of drug abuse? RALI Cares, also known as the Prescription Abuse Leadership Initiative, and Grace Church invite you out tonight to learn what to look for inside their simulation trailer. … MORE
