A fire was contained to a utility room at the Hilton Garden Inn this morning. Crews responded to a fire alarm around 5:48 AM at Double R Boulevard, near S. Meadows Parkway. When they arrived on scene, heavy smoke was seen on the 5th floor. Firefighters evacuated all guests from the hotel. No injuries were…… MORE
Sexually Hostile Environment Case Against City of Reno Proceeds
One of the cases against the City of Reno, over accusations of a sexually hostile work environment will go forward, another will not. A Reno Federal judge says claims by former city communications director Deanna Gescheider can proceed. But Judge Miranda Du granted the city “Summary judgement,” ruling the claims by another former city employee…… MORE
Protests Planned For Saturday’s Drag Queen Story Hour at Sparks Library
A group called “Nevada Mass Resistance” and the “Nevada Salt and Light Brigade” are protesting Saturday’s Drag Queen Story Hour at the Sparks Library Saturday. They reject the idea that this is all just innocent fun, and say it has an anti-family, anti-life and anti-biology” agenda. Their take is that LGBT identities should not be promoted…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Fraud Suspect
Reno Police are asking the public to help them identify a man suspected of fraud. He was caught on camera using stolen credit cards at several local businesses including the Apple Store, Best Buy, and Nordstrom Rack. He allegedly made purchases totaling more than $8,000. If you have information contact Reno Police.… MORE
One Person Injured in Early Morning Shooting in Sun Valley
One person was injured in a shooting in Sun Valley early this morning. Investigators say the man was shot in the parking lot of the Sierra Point Apartments on El Rancho Drive just after midnight. He was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Deputies are looking for suspects but have not released a description.… MORE
Rescue Crews Pull Body From Washoe Lake
Rescue crews with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District found a body in Washoe Lake where a kayaker was reported to be in distress. The man’s name has not been released. The sheriff’s office said the death does not appear to be suspicious. Rescuers were called to Washoe Lake last night about 7 p.m. when…… MORE
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith Talks to KOH About Drag Queen Story Hour
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has received dozens of email since an RGJ article he says, misquoted him about Drag Queen Story Hour, it said he tried to stop it, he’s now trying to set the record straight.… MORE
FaceApp Users May Have Signed Away Their Right to Privacy
A popular app that can show you what you’d look like if you were older or younger has become viral on social media, but everyone who downloaded the app may have signed their rights away. The St. Petersburg, Russia company behind the app can now use your pictures in commercial advertising, and they also have…… MORE
The Future of 4th Street Will be in Neon
A project to turn West Fourth Street into the “Neon Line District’ has begun. Two years ago, the owners of the Gold Dust West–Jacobs Entertainment–bought the Sands Regency and started making changes. That included buying whole blocks of property and demolishing dilapidated structures. With $100 million spent, and 20 city blocks, Jacobs Entertainment has room…… MORE
Ten Year Burning Man Agreement Approved by The BLM
The ten year agreement with the organizers of “Burning man” has been approved by the Bureau of Land Management. It caps the festival at 80 thousand attendees. The event starts the weekend before Labor Day.… MORE
