A driver lost control and slid into a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper investigating an accident Sunday afternoon on Interstate 80. It serves as a reminder to drive carefully in these conditions. The trooper was investigating a rollover accident on westbound Interstate 80 near Virginia Street when a blue Chevrolet sedan driving past the area, slid…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Car Vandals
The Sparks Police Department is reporting it has received multiple reports of people breaking car windows in the city Thursday and Friday in different locations. Police are now asking for the public’s help identifying those involved. Secret Witness is offering a $250 reward for information.… MORE
KOH’s Monty Wolf Will Appear at Catmandu
Show some love for homeless cats by attending Catmandu’s fundraiser, “Caturday Night Out,” happening Saturday, February 16 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N Carson Street, Carson City. The event will be a fun-filled night for animal lovers featuring dinner, music and dancing with a live band, door prizes, mega raffle, and silent auction. And a…… MORE
Suspect in Four Murders Waives Preliminary Hearing
The suspect in four Northern Nevada murders, 20-year-old Wilber Martinez-Guzman appeared in Carson City Justice Court for his arraignment, and waived the right to a preliminary hearing within 15 days in order to be transferred to Washoe County. That allows him to be transferred to Washoe County to face the four murder charges in a…… MORE
Gun Law Safety Group Gives Nevada a “D”
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest “Gun Law Scorecard,” and gave Nevada a “D.” This 50-state analysis shows fewer people die from gun violence in states with strong gun laws. Despite the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada hasn’t enacted any significant gun laws in 2018. After the state passed…… MORE
Homes Sales Down in the Reno Sparks Area, Prices Still Rise
The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS released its January 2019 report on existing home sales in Reno, Sparks and Fernley, including median sales price and number of home sales in the region. During January 2019, Reno-Sparks had 317 sales of existing single-family homes; a decrease of 22 percent from January 2018 and a 17 percent decrease…… MORE
Renown Announces Layoffs
Renown Health has announced it has eliminated 60 management and administrative roles as a part of “re-structure to achieve the goals of a new 3-year strategic plan. This reduction represents less than 1% of Renown’s total workforce of 7,100 people.” According to a release, “No direct patient care positions were eliminated in the restructure. Eighteen…… MORE
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada Hosts The 2019 State of The Economy
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada hosted the 2019 State of the Economy this week, with a look back at 2018.… MORE
School District Chooses The Site For a New Elementary School
The Washoe County School District is moving forward with a new elementary school in Cold Springs.… MORE
Dentists Being Encouraged to Take a Proactive Role in Addiction Prevention
Dental professionals are being encouraged to take a more proactive role in addiction prevention. Dentists write 12 percent of all opioid prescriptions. While often necessary to combat dental pain, opioids come with a high risk of misuse. That’s why UnitedHealthcare Dental is focusing on reducing painkiller prescriptions and promoting proper use. Chief dental officer Dr.…… MORE
