Q & D Construction is closing thee roadway over the North Truckee Drain at the Intersection of Sparks Blvd., Springland Drive and O’Callaghan Drive. This closure is anticipated to take three to five working days. Detours will be in place to direct traffic around this closure. The city of Sparks and NV Energy, are upgrading…… MORE
Reno Fire Crews Stop Brush Fire on Sutro Street
Reno Firefighters stopped a half-acre brush fire in north Reno. Flames were reported at an area in the 2400 block of Sutro Street, near Patton and Tripp, shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The fire burned next to an apartment complex, which was not damaged, and cottonwood trees, some of which were scorched. No injuries are…… MORE
Nevada AG, 22 Others Ask Congress for Election Protection
Attorney General Ford today joined a total 22 attorneys general from around the country to ask Congress to take action to protect the integrity of America’s elections. Ford and the other attorneys general ask Congress to provide additional election security grants to states and localities, support the establishment of cybersecurity and audit standards for election…… MORE
Do You Have Your Rodeo Kickoff Concert Tickets?
Tickets are still available for the big Reno Rodeo Kickoff concert. This show features Chris Janson and special guest Tyler Farr. The show is in the Reno Rodeo Outdoor Arena, starting at 7pm Wednesday. Tickets will be available at the door, or you can get them online through “MyNevadaTickets.com.” … MORE
Verizon Problem Affecting Police Agencies, 911 Calls
The Verizon Wireless switcher in Stockton, California, has lost the ability to relay calls to 911 from Verizon Wireless callers in the Reno/Sparks/Washoe County areas, so 911 service is not available for Verizon customers in our area for police, fire and ambulance service. Regular phone calls are not affected. In the meantime, you may find…… MORE
Washoe School Superintendent Takes Leave of Absence
Washoe County School Superintendent Traci Davis is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. Dr. Kristin McNeill is now acting Superintendent. The leave of absence is of indeterminate length. Details of the reason for the leave of absence will not be made public, Dr. McNeill has been with the district for 26 years, including…… MORE
Reno SWAT Surrounds Home, Finds Suspect Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
The Reno Police Department and SWAT found a man who apparently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a home in the 1100 block of Sageberry Court Monday night. The home he was in was surrounded after he allegedly hit his father in the head with a crowbar. Lt. William Rulla says the man’s mother…… MORE
Reno Crews Respond to Fire Near UNR
The Reno Fire Department were able to keep a fast growing brush fire to one acre near the University of Nevada-Reno campus. The fire was first reported around 9:00 p.m. last night. Reno Fire Battalion Chief Mike Pilcher says it was stopped 10 minutes after it was reported. … MORE
2019 Hemmings Motor News Great Race Making a Stop in Gardnerville
The 2019 Hemmings Motor News Great Race, a classic car rally that’s traveling this year from Riverside, California to Tacoma, Washington for a $50,000 prize, is making their second stop this weekend in Gardnerville. You’re invited to come out and see the cars. … MORE
Nevada Ranks 46th in The Nation For Overall Child Well-Being
Since 1990, Nevada has grown by nearly 370,000, but the state ranks 46th in the nation for overall child well-being, according to a new report.… MORE
