20,000 bright yellow, rubber ducks were delivered to Nevada Humane Society, and are now attending Duckie Boot Camp to get in shape for the upcoming Duck Race & Festival, where they will race down the Truckee River to raise money and awareness for homeless pets. If you haven’t adopted your ducks yet, now is the…… MORE
Reward Offered in Shooting at Virginia & Gentry
Secret Witness is offering a $500.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of suspects wanted in connection with the shot fired at a victim in area of Virginia St. and Gentry Way Reno. At about 5:30 Sunday night, the Reno Police Department received several calls related to a possible shooting. Preliminary investigation…… MORE
Some Nevada Politicians Releasing Their Presidential Endorsements
The endorsements in the presidential race have begun. Senator Joyce Woodhouse and Assemblywoman Sandra Juaregui are behind Kamala Harris, who has already been endorsed by Senator Pat Spearman. Elizabeth Warren has the endorsement of Assemblywoman Heidi Swank. Former Vice President Joe Biden still leads Nevada polls with 29%, Sanders has 23%, Warren is at 11.5%…… MORE
Defense Claims Mental Deficiency in Martinez Guzman Murder Case
Lawyers for Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman say they plan to file a motion to have him declared mentally disabled. Martinez-Guzman, accused of murdering four people in Northern Nevada, appeared for a status check Monday. Public defender, John Arrascada, notified the court Martinez-Guzman’s IQ is 66 and may be lower by other measuring standards. They are planning…… MORE
Ophir Fire in Washoe Valley Contained at Fifteen Acres
The Ophir Fire burning in Washoe Valley was stopped at 15 acres according to Sierra Front. No structures were threatened, and no injuries were reported. Both TMFPD and Bureau of Land Management crews assisted in the fight. The fire was first reported about 3:00pm Sunday, east of Little Washoe Lake near Ophir Road.… MORE
Beto Returning to Reno Saturday
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is coming to Reno and Minden on Saturday, Aug. 3. O’Rourke is then scheduled to speak at the Reno Backyard Town Hall at on Hidden Valley Court at 3:30 p.m. He’ll then go to a Minden Town Hall hosted by the Douglas County Democrats at 5:45 p.m.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting at South Virginia & Gentry
The Reno Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in the area of South Virginia Street and Gentry Way Sunday night. Police said the incident started as a confrontation between at least two people. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.… MORE
Still Time to Support Operation Backpack
You still have a few days to help out Operation Backpack, an effort by Volunteers of America to collect school supplies for disadvantaged children. The campaign wraps up Friday, and they’re trying to out do their record from last year of 800 back packs. If you’d like to donate a new backpack that’s filled with…… MORE
Law Firm Claims Former Henderson City Attorney Wasted City Funds
A law firm hired by the City of Henderson says former City Attorney Josh Reid anonymously made public records requests and false complaints, that cost the city money. The law firm Bailey Kennedy says the alleged misbehavior cost the city more than $150,000, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. Reid says the allegations are…… MORE
TMCC Launches Website For New Sports Program
Truckee Meadows Community College has launched their new sports website, so you can find out about the players and coaches on their soccer team, get the game schedules, and even watch the matches on their live stream. Athletic Director Tina Ruff says this also opens up opportunities for the players. See the new site at…… MORE
