The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS July report on existing home sales lists the median sales price for an existing single-family residence in Reno-Sparks in July at $405,000; a 5 percent increase from July 2018 and a 1 percent increase from June. The median sales price of existing condominium/townhomes in Reno-Sparks in July 2019 was $223,500;…… MORE
Vintage Trailer Revival Happening at Rancho San Rafael Park
The Vintage Trailer Revival is set up at Rancho San Rafael Park, a feature that was added a few years ago with classic Airstreams, campers, and other recreational vehicles on display for Hot August Nights.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating a Stabbing at Jamaica Park in South Reno
Reno Police are investigating a stabbing at Jamaica Park in south Reno. A man was taken to the hospital. The extent of his injuries has not been released. It was reported at about 1:40 a.m. this morning. Investigators say a 911 caller reported hearing screaming in the area. Officers are looking for 3 men in…… MORE
Man Recovering After Suicide Attempt on South Virginia Street
Several Reno Police Department officers had to be medically screened Wednesday after possibly being exposed to a bleeding man. The man cut his own throat with a knife and stood in the median of South Virginia Street near Moana Lane and refused to cooperate with police when they arrived. The man is now in stable…… MORE
California/Keystone Avenue Intersection Reopens Friday Morning
The California Avenue/Keystone Avenue intersection in Reno will reopen Friday, at 7 a.m. with improvements by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County. In addition to traffic-safety improvements and a new 10-foot multi-use pathway for bicyclists and pedestrians, the RTC widened sidewalks and added pedestrian ramps at the intersection to improve pedestrian safety and…… MORE
Three Suspects Arrested After Shooting on Mt Rainier Street
Reno Police arrested three people after responding to reports of a fight, destruction of property and a person with a gun. Officers were called to the area of Mt. Rainier Street and Mt. Whitney Street north of Mayors Park just before 11PM August 6th. When officers arrived, the suspect had already left in a vehicle.…… MORE
Efforts to Increase Lake Tahoe’s Water Clarity Are Working
Targets to reduce urban stormwater pollution and help protect Lake Tahoe’s water clarity are being achieved by local governments and state highway departments, according to the Total Maximum Daily Load Program’s 2019 Performance Report.… MORE
Fire Stopped in Cold Springs, Mobile Home Destroyed
A fire in Cold Springs was quickly knocked out by Truckee Meadows Firefighters. The fire started after 1pm Wednesday on Mockingbird Drive, and was mostly controlled by two pm, but not before a mobile home, two outbuildings and some cars were damaged. The fire burned an estimated two acres. The blaze is under investigation.… MORE
Rabid Bats Concerning Nevada Department of Agriculture
The Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed eight positive rabies cases in bats in Washoe, Clark, Elko, Lyon and White Pine Counties. Rabies is common in bats throughout Nevada, and bat activity tends to increase between the months of May and October. Any bats, dead or alive, that may have been in…… MORE
Reno Firefighters Respond to Blaze on Sinclair Street
Reno firefighters responded to a small blaze on Sinclair Street. The fire broke out just before 2:30 a.m. this morning. Officials say a mattress caught fire on the second floor of the City Center Apartments.… MORE
