Looks like RSCVA’s approval of $350,000 in funding closed the deal, as Miss USA 2019 is coming to Reno. The pageant is supposed to be staged May 2nd, and that’s probably why the deal was made so quickly. The pageant promises great exposure for the city during the pageant coverage, and RSCVA seems convinced that…… MORE
Armed Robbery Under Investigation at Motel 6 at Plumb & Virginia
The Reno Police Department says a man was robbed at gunpoint at the Motel 6 on South Virginia and Plumb Lane early this morning. Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery just after 1:15 am. Police say a man and woman pointed a gun at the victim and demanded money. They got away…… MORE
5th Annual “Ride For Soldiers” Benefits The Veterans Guest House
It’s time to shine up your Harley, and take a cruise with the 5th Annual Ride For Soldiers, benefiting the Veteran’s Guest House. The ride hits the road from the guest house this Saturday.… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Retires After Nearly Eight Years in Service
Washoe County Sheriff’s held a celebration for one of their own, Cezar, a K9 deputy who’s worked for the department for the last seven and a half years, is now retiring.… MORE
Galena Murder Suspects Plead “Not Guilty”
The three suspects in a Galena area murder have entered not guilty pleas. Trial is set for September for Tyler Hernandez, Quentin Moore and Jamil Geronimo in the shooting death of Paul Dobbins. Dobbins was shot June 24th last year.… MORE
Reno City Council Gets an Update on The Park Lane Project
The Reno City Council got an update from both Park Lane developers and Lyon Living about the status of the project at Virginia Street and Plumb Lane. Currently the project plans to have 1,800 apartment home units, a small hotel, and central park. Those housing units could begin to open for residents by the end…… MORE
Washoe County Deputies Looking For Wire Thief
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested three people and are looking for one more, on charges related to the investigation of a rash of wire thefts from power poles in the North Valleys. Detectives are looking for Nicholas Hodgerney. Hodgerney lives in the North Valleys area, and is described as white, 5’11” and 190…… MORE
Reno-Sparks Tribal Police Looking For Thief Who Assaulted an Officer
Reno-Sparks Indian Tribal Police have released new photos in the search for a man who stole items from the East Second Street Walmart, then ran, after allegedly assaulting a tribal police officer. The incident at the Three Nations Walmart happened March 18, 2019 about noon. He stole several items, then fled a Walmart security agent…… MORE
“House Moving” Will Impact Reno Traffic Thursday
That’s a house in the street. Thursday the historic Gilbert/Humphrey House will be moved from the 100 block of 8th street, to the 500 block of St Lawrence Avenue in Reno. This will take several hours and will impact traffic on Center Street, 7th, Arlington and St Lawrence starting at 9 am.… MORE
Sparks Family Business Celebrates 90 Years
If you’ve been in business for 90 years, you just might be doing something right. That’s the story at Heuer Insurance Agency in Sparks. It was founded in 1929, and is still a family business, now into a fourth generation of leadership. The company employs ten people and is located on Vista Blvd.… MORE
