Mayor Hillary Schieve said she wanted more cops on the street, and funds for that in the city budget, and it looks like she’s getting her way. The latest version of the budget calls for a dozen new officers, with six being hired this summer, and six more at the start of 2020. A previous…… MORE
Bad Weather Moves University of Nevada Grads Indoors
With the change in the weather, the University of Nevada is moving all graduation ceremonies –Thursday, Friday and Saturday – inside Lawlor Events Center. All ceremony times remain the same. Check the university website for commencement information.… MORE
Job Growth Continues in Nevada in April
Employment in Nevada was up by 2,800 jobs in April and is 49,600 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate decreased by “Point-two” percent to 4 percent and is down half a percent compared to April 2018, according the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Gov. Steve Sisolak says, “The number of employers in…… MORE
Hot August Night Spring Revival Returns Friday And Saturday
Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival, a scaled down version of the big event later this summer, is back this week with more than 600 classic cars parked downtown Friday and Saturday.… MORE
National Weather Service Says Inclement Weather is Coming This Week
Getting used to that gorgeous weather we’ve been having? The National Weather Service Reno is urging you to keep your coat handy because inclement weather is on the way, and will be sticking around for the next week or so.… MORE
Gold Star Father Will Be Honored at a Memorial Service Friday
A man very special to Nevada’s Gold Star Families will be remembered at a memorial service Friday. Roger Varela who lost his son to war in 2007, passed on in March.… MORE
Man Pulled From The Truckee River Identified
A man pulled from the Truckee River Sunday has died. He has been identified as 23-year-old Jordan Allen-Lindstrom. He was running from police May 12 and jumped into the Truckee River, but after 20 minutes he appeared to go unconscious and was pulled underneath the water. Firefighters found Allen-Lindstrom eight minutes later but he was…… MORE
Sparks Fire Investigating Arson Case at Legends Mall
The Sparks Fire Department responded to a report of a dumpster fire threatening a structure in the 1400 block of Scheels Drive in Sparks Tuesday. Investigators say arson is suspected. The fire was started behind the Forever 21 store. Fire crews found exterior damage to a building. The Adidas store nearby was evacuated but it…… MORE
Carson City Seek Fraud Suspect
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a fraud suspect. May 6th just after noon, the suspect entered the Bank of America in Carson City and attempted to cash a fraudulent check, using a false identification card. The suspect ran from the scene before law enforcement arrived. The suspect…… MORE
Cannabis Grower Will Keep License Despite Late Taxes
A marijuana cultivator will not lose his license after making a late tax payment. Apparently the problem was they didn’t get their cash transport arranged in time. Because of restrictions on pot businesses using banks, it’s a cash only business. Silver State Trading CEO John Sutton says this is a problem everyone in the business…… MORE
