The RTC of Washoe County is working with the N-DOT to permanently close one of the three lanes on Matley Lane, between Villanova Drive and Plumb Lane, for safety, after two recent car crashes into the RTC’s facility. The southbound lane closest to RTC’s Transit & Operations Maintenance Facility on Matley Lane will close, starting…… MORE
A Thousand People Will Enjoy St. Vincent’s Thanksgiving Dinner
More than 1000 Thanksgiving meals will be served to those in need in the St. Vincent’s Dining Hall, 325 Valley Road, Reno. The free Thanksgiving meal is being served from 11:00 a.m. to 2 pm, Thanksgiving Day. Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada says the meal for those in need, is thanks to the relationship with…… MORE
Sparks Christmas Event up for Honors in USA Today
Sparks Hometowne Christmas has been nominated in USA Today’s 2018 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. The contest gives voters four weeks to vote for the candidates of their choice here. People can vote once a day through Monday, December 10. Winners will be announced December 21st. The City of Sparks’ Hometowne Christmas parade weekend is…… MORE
Have You Checked Your C.O. Detector?
North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire urge residents to check the date on the back of their Carbon Monoxide alarms, as many units expire this year and must be replaced. Poisonings from carbon monoxide increase during cold weather as families rely on gas, oil and coal burning appliances for heat, and a working CO…… MORE
Big Spending Weekend Expected in Nevada
Nevada consumers will begin holiday shopping in the late hours of Thursday night to cash in on early Black Friday deals and kick off the busiest shopping weekend of the year that culminates with Cyber Monday. The Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) estimates that 1.6 million adults in the Silver State are planning or considering…… MORE
NHP Trooper Crashes Into Washoe County Deputy
Pyramid Way was blocked in both directions last night near Los Altos Parkway in Sparks due to a crash. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the crash involved an NHP vehicle. An NHP state trooper was traveling northbound on Pyramid Highway when the trooper collided with an SUV who was traveling southbound, and turning left…… MORE
Shooting Under Investigation in Reno, One Person Injured
One man was transported to the hospital after being shot on Isbell Road and Smith Drive in Reno last night. According to Police, just before 6:30, they received reports of shots fired in the area. When police arrived on scene they found a 44-year-old man shot in his leg. He was transported to the hospital…… MORE
Collection Drive to Support Emergency Responders in Butte County
While thousands have lost their homes and possessions as the result of the wildfires burning in California, we sometimes forget that the emergency personnel helping those people, live in the communities they serve. In Butte County alone, more than 30 officers, 7 CHP troopers, and 17 Paradise PD officers have lost their homes so far. Sgt…… MORE
Frying Your Turkey This Year? Truckee Meadows Fire Releases Their Annual Warning
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is warning everyone about the dangers of frying turkey.… MORE
First Phase of Park Lane Project to Begin in Early 2019
A master-planned community on the southeast corner of Plumb Lane and South Virginia Street will soon start construction. Reno Land Inc. CEO and President Chip Bowlby says the first phase will start in early 2019 and will build about 700 residential units. The first phase will also include the Village Park, renovating the movie theater…… MORE
