The U.S. Postal Service is hiring. They’ll hold two job fairs in Reno to help applicants successfully apply for open positions and learn how to become part of the team. The first is Wednesday, August 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, 4001 South Virginia St., Ste.…… MORE
Man Arrested in Sparks in Child Lewdness Case
The Sparks Police Department was called to a home on Roundhouse road Saturday night on a report of someone luring a child and committing a lewd act with the child. Police arrested 39 year old Brandon Dee Rhodes, on suspicion of first degree kidnapping, lewdness with a child younger than 15 and luring a child.…… MORE
Moldy, Yeasty Pot Warning in Las Vegas
The Nevada Department of Taxation issued a health notice after some marijuana sold from three Las Vegas dispensaries tested above the state’s allowable levels for yeast and mold. The department said the affected product was sold in flower and pre-rolls between July 11 and Aug. 19. It added that there have been no reports of…… MORE
West Nile Problem an “Outbreak” in Southern NV
Human case of West Nile Virus in Clark County are setting a record. There are now 28 human cases of the disease, spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes. Mosquitoes infected with west Nile and the St Louis Encephalitis have been found throughout southern Nevada, in 15 zip codes. 19% of the mosquitoes tested in…… MORE
Sen Rosen Recognized for Bipartisanship
A new report by Quorum Analytics named Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen as one of the most bipartisan freshmen members of the United States Senate. According to the report, 34 percent of the legislation Rosen has co-sponsored was introduced by a Republican, making her the second-most bipartisan freshman member in the Senate. Senator Rosen says throughout…… MORE
Canyon Fire Grows, Voluntary Evac Center at Topaz Community Center in Wellington
The Bureau of Land Management puts the Canyon Fire at 800 acres, and says crews are making progress on the north and south flanks of the fire. Douglas County estimates the Canyon Fire is 1,500 acres. In any case it’s getting big, and while there are homes in the area, none are immediately threatened as…… MORE
WCSO Patrols Increased in Sun Valley After Double Homicide
Patrols have been increased in a neighborhood where two young people were shot to death, and a third wounded last weekend in Sun Valley. The regional gang unit has joined the investigation, but Washoe County Sheriff’s investigators aren’t ready to brand this a gang related crime.… MORE
White Supremacist Prison Gangs in Nevada Targeted By Feds
Prosecutors are charging 23 men connected to a violent white supremacist Nevada prison gang with 152 counts, including murder, robbery, drug trafficking and racketeering. The indictment calls the “Aryan Warriors” a paramilitary group. Las Vegas Review Journal reports, two of the suspects, 24 year old Devin Campbell, and 38 year old Christopher Ashoff, have been…… MORE
Truckee Meadows Fire Celebrating Two New Engines
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is celebrating the acquisition of two new engines. They did this by pushing the new trucks into the station by hand. That’s a throwback to the early horse drawn fire wagons, that had to be pushed back into the station by hand. The engines cost $640,000 each, but they…… MORE
Security Drill at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be conducting a routine safety and security drill today, beginning in the morning until approximately 2:00 p.m. The exercise will take place at various locations around the airport. Travelers may see additional security personnel throughout the day; however, no delays or interruptions are expected. The Federal Aviation and Administration mandated exercises…… MORE
