Washoe County Manager John Slaughter Retiring

Washoe County Manager John Slaughter will retire effective June 14. The Washoe County Commission appointed Slaughter as manager in November 2013. He started working for Washoe County in 1986, as a land use planner, strategic planning manager and director of management services. He also represented Washoe County at the Nevada Legislature from 2001 to 2013.…MORE

Steve Wynn Could Be Banned From All Wynn Resorts

Wynn Resorts is considering banning it’s namesake, Steve Wynn, from its properties. That’s one of the 13 measures offered to Massachusetts Gaming regulators as the company tries to prove it’s suitability for a Boston Harbor Resort. Steve Wynn was ousted amid allegations of sexual abuse and harassment, and a long cover up of that misbehavior.…MORE

Baby Animal Season at Andelin Farms in Spanish Springs

It’s baby animal season at Andelin Farms, a great opportunity for the kids to get up close and personal with farm animals of all kinds, including goats, pigs, baby chicks, and many others. Baby Animal Days are every weekend for the rest of April, including some Thursdays and Friday. You can find out more online…MORE

RTC’s Virginia Street Project Gets Some Federal Funding

The Department of Transportation has just given $40 million in federal transit funds that’ll go to RTC’s Virginia Street Bus Rapid Transit Extension project. RTC’s Michael Moreno this will cover a lot of the costs for the project. That’s because Phase two is getting underway, and those funds will put the agency where they need…MORE

One Person Killed in Rollover Crash

One person is dead after a rollover early Wednesday. NHP Trooper Matt McLaughlin says the pickup rolled about 6:20AM. One person from the truck died on the way to a hospital; no other injuries are reported. It happened westbound about three miles east of Trinity Junction, the meeting of I-80 and US 95 between Lovelock…MORE

Man Hunting Squirrels Causes Lockdown at Dayton Elementary School

A bit of a kerfuffle in Dayton when there were reports of a man with a rifle, near the elementary school. The man was shooting squirrels at a park with a pellet gun. Nearby schools went on a precautionary lockdown Wednesday while this was investigated. Deputies say the man admitted he’d made a mistake and…MORE

Suspect Arrested After Chase in Reno

A man led Reno Police Department officers on a short chase last night near downtown Reno before being arrested. 27-year old Stevie Lamont Morris, was booked on charges that included possession of a stolen gun, and resisting a peace officer. Police were called to the area of Fourth & Lake street about 7:20 p.m. on…MORE