The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County has planned a public meeting for the community to learn about an Oddie Boulevard/Wells Avenue design project. The meeting will be Thursday, November 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sparks Library at 1125 12th Street. A formal presentation will begin at 6 p.m. For those unable to attend,…… MORE
Fire Cam Network Needs Expansion
The AlertWildfire network of mountaintop fire cameras is working with utility companies and local and state government to expand their networks into more and more areas around the state, especially in the urban/wildland interfaces. Graham Kent, director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno and one of the principle creators…… MORE
Root the Wolf Pack to Victory, Help Someone Who Needs Blood
Wolf Pack fans can help the University of Nevada, Reno beat UNLV and transform lives before Thanksgiving by donating blood. The blood drive, brought to campus by the Associated Students of the University of Nevada and Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services), is scheduled Wednesday. There are four locations, all taking blood from 10 a.m. until…… MORE
Suspicious Death Under Investigation in Reno
An investigation is underway after a man’s body was found on Cannan Street late last night. Reno Police say they responded to a call of possible shots fired near Cannan Elementary School just before 11 p.m. When they arrived, they say the found a man’s body on the sidewalk. Police are not confirming how the…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Accident
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Saturday morning in Carson City. The eastbound lanes of U.S. 50 at Airport Road were closed much of the morning during the investigation. The pedestrian died at the hospital after being taken by Care Flight.… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Theft at Tractor Supply Co.
The Sparks Police Department has released photographs of two men they say took items from the Tractor Supply Co. store Saturday and left without paying. It happened at 451 E. Prater Way about 4:30 p.m. Secret Witness is offering a $250 reward.… MORE
NHP Vehicle Hit by Suspected DUI Driver
The Nevada Highway Patrol says a drunk driver hit one of its patrol vehicles Saturday on U.S. 50 in Mound House between Carson City and Dayton. The trooper was not seriously injured. The investigation continues but the NHP believes the driver of the Toyota sport utility vehicle that hit the patrol vehicle was impaired.… MORE
Two Men Convicted After Home Invasion
Two people have been found guilty of a home invasion robbery involving a stolen firearm. A Washoe District Court jury found 21-year-old Kayshawn Smith-Harper and 22-year-old Raymond Banks guilty of multiple charges including Burglary, Grand Larceny, and Home Invasion While in Possession of a Firearm. Banks was also convicted on charges of Assault with Use…… MORE
Reno Tahoe International Airport Preparing For a Busy Week
High volumes of travelers are expected this week at the Reno Tahoe International Airport this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, so plan at least 90 minutes to check in if you’re flying out.… MORE
Scammers Love The Holiday Shopping Season
Holiday sales for 2018 are expected to increase by 4.8% over 2017, according to the National Retail Federation… and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the best days to find great deals for holiday gifts. It’s also a favorite time of year for scammers…… MORE
