Businesses Step up To Support TSA Workers at Reno-Tahoe International

Travelers have been feeling the heat at airports across the country as the government shutdown continues. TSA employees have been calling out from work at a rate of more than 7 percent. Several destinations, like Miami and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, have been forced to close TSA checkpoints, causing hours long wait times, but there’s no hold…MORE

Have Coffee With a Cop Today

Reno Police invite you to join them at Code Coffee, 300 S Wells Ave for “Cup With A Cop” today from 8:30 am 10:00 am. Cup with a Cop is an opportunity for community members to engage in a casual conversation with members of the Reno Police Department over a cup of coffee. This is…MORE

Washoe Family Judge Pushed Out

Washoe Family Court Judge David Humke will resign, and is barred from judicial office. Humke had been suspended by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline several times for various reasons, including mistakes, poor caseload management, failure to understand the law, improper judicial decorum, and other issues. Humke is a former Washoe County Commissioner.MORE

Reno Councilman Joins Sisolak Administration, Heads Energy Office

Gov. Sisolak named Reno City Councilmember David Bobzien, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy. The Governor says his experience and leadership in the State Legislature and on the Reno City Council will serve the office and the state well. David Bobzien has served as the At-Large Council Member on the Reno City Council since…MORE

Sen Cortez Masto Worried About Shutdown Hurting Wildfire Prep

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is alarmed about the growing impact of the government shutdown on wildfire preparedness. Typically, federal agencies use the winter months to hire and train firefighters in advance of the upcoming fire season, and to perform fire prevention work—like tree removal and controlled burns—that are more difficult or dangerous to carry out…MORE

Reno Dog Torturer Faces Prison

A 22 year old Reno man, who blames his behavior on methamphetamine use, is facing prison for beating and torturing a chihuahua. Mathew Titzel pleaded guilty in October. The animal torture was posted online in a video, secretly recorded by Titzel’s boyfriend, who suspected him in the beating death of another six year old chihuahua.…MORE

Vigil Held in Douglas County For Two Women Killed In Gardnerville

Around 50 people gathered in Lampe Park in Gardnerville to mourn the deaths of two women killed in their homes within a week. Investigators say 56-year-old Connie Koontz was found dead late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. Only a few days later, 74-year-old Sophia Renken was found dead in her home about a mile away.…MORE