The city of Sparks is moving forward with plans to improve pedestrian safety on Baring Blvd. Monday, the Sparks City Council awarded a $185,600 contract to Titan Electrical Contracting for installation of two Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and additional overhead lighting in front of Reed High School. The project is part of an overall plan…… MORE
Sparks Man Arrested For Impersonating an Officer
A Sparks Police Chaplain is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer.. 79 year old Jay Jefferes was arrested last week by NHP, after using flashing lights on his Nissan pickup to pull over drivers between Washoe Valley and Dayton. Troopers say the man is not authorized to have red and blue flashers on his…… MORE
Fire Briefly Threatens Homes
Fire crews put out a small fire on Apollo near Reno’s lower Peavine Creek Reservoir off of Apollo Way and Kelly Drive Monday. The fire burned a few trees, and briefly threatened nearby homes. The Reno Fire Department says it’s believes the fire was human caused, but there are no suspects at this time. A…… MORE
NDOW: Keep an Eye Out For Rattlesnakes
As the weather warms the Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to warns to the public that rattlesnakes are waking up, so be cautious.… MORE
Suspect Jumps Into The Truckee River to Avoid Law Enforcement
A man running from authorities tried to escape Sunday by jumping into the Truckee River. Rescue crews had to pull him from the water after he lost consciousness. His condition has not been released, but Reno Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Pilcher says the man was not breathing as he was being transported to the…… MORE
Life Threatening Injuries After Crash on Wells Avenue
Two people were injured last night after a crash at the intersection of Wells Ave and the I-80 eastbound on-ramp. When police arrived they learned that one vehicle was traveling north bound and struck a vehicle that was traveling southbound and attempting to make a left turn to enter the eastbound freeway on-ramp. Both drivers…… MORE
Reno River Fest Back This Weekend at Wingfield Park
Reno River Fest is back for the 15th time in Reno. Numerous river related events will be happening all weekend at Wingfield Park. That includes serious whitewater kayaking competitions, lots of food vendors, live music, carnival rides and fly fishing. Get all the details at renoriverfestival.com.… MORE
Two Injured in Head-on Crash on I-80
A head crash involving two vehicles shut down lanes on eastbound I-80 last night near the 4th Street exit. The crash happened just after 11 p.m. when a car going the wrong way crashed into another car. Two people suffered serious injuries. A spokesperson for Nevada Highway Patrol says impairment is suspected.… MORE
The RTC Wants to Hear From You on Future Projects
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is hosting a meeting next week to hear from the public on road closure suggestions for four projects they’re getting ready to start in Reno.… MORE
Reno Mayor Asking For More Police Officers
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is asking for more police officers in the next city budget. The tentative budget plan calls for a new deputy chief, and a new dispatcher, but the Mayor says having only six dispatchers ins’t enough and that we need more officers on the streets to maintain safety. The current number is…… MORE
