Resident Displaced by Fire Near Gentry Way

The Reno Fire Department responded to a fire under a home near Gentry Way yesterday afternoon. Officials say four of their firefighters were able to put out the blaze quickly that started at the bottom of a trailer. No one was inside when the fire was out and the cause is under investigation. Fire officials…MORE

Sunday is “Donor Day” at The Great Reno Balloon Race

Organ donation can mean the difference between life and death for people with serious medical conditions, and the Great Reno Balloon Race, in partnership with Donor Network West in Nevada have stepped up to help. This Sunday will be “Donor Day” at the annual event. John Lilley, regional director of Donor Network West says one…MORE

Mindful Cupcakes Collecting Supplies For Safe Embrace

Throughout the month of September Mindful Cupcakes is collecting supplies to stock up the closet at Safe Embrace, a non profit that helps women in domestic violence situations. They’re looking for hygiene items, clothing, and other essentials. Kristina Ciaccio with Mindful Cupcakes talks about her own experience, which led her to want to help. if…MORE

Oakland Raiders Supporting High School Football Programs in Nevada

For the third consecutive year, the Oakland Raiders are supporting high school football programs in Nevada. After conducting the High School Football Kickoff Kit initiative in 2017 and ’18, this year the Raiders will sponsor a new season-long program “Friday Night Showcase.” It will showcase select premier high school football matchups state-wide in Nevada each…MORE

Possible Hate Crime Under Investigation by University of Nevada Reno

The 16th possible hate crime or incident of the year is being investigated by the University of Nevada. The latest is the discovery of a swastika, in a stairwell of the universities new student housing, at Circus Circus in downtown Reno. Those 15 other hate crime complaints involve everything from “offensive music,” to graffitti encouraging…MORE

Owners of Puppies Plus Facing Felony Charges

The owners of Puppies Plus and Puppy Love pet stores have been indicted by a grand jury on multiple felony counts. The charges against Michael Schneider and Leilani Tau-Schneider include one count of felony Torturing and/or Killing an Animal and five felony counts of Practicing Veterinary medicine Without a License. The charges stem from activities…MORE

Washoe County School District Hosts “Community Conversation”

The Washoe County School District held their first Community Conversation meeting last night, giving community members a chance to ask questions and provide feedback to Interim Superintendent Kristen McNeill. McNeill discussed her Pathway to Positive Progress plan, which provides a road map for the coming weeks and months of work in the district. Topics of…MORE