Regional dispatch partners from the City of Reno, City of Sparks and Washoe County are announcing that each of the three “Public Safety Answering Points,” will begin formally accepting text messages to 911.… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Supporting Children’s Cancer Foundation With “No Shave” Campaign
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office staff donated nearly $50,000 to local good causes during the first two years of the Sheriff’s “No Shave” campaign. It’s once again putting down the razors and raising charitable funds for a third time. Sheriff Chuck Allen is relaxing grooming standards for all staff willing to make a monthly charitable donation.…… MORE
ACT Scores on The Rise in Nevada
The Nevada Department of Education reports, for the first time since taking the A-C-T became a high school graduation requirement four years ago, Nevada’s average composite scores rose in math, reading, and English, reflecting an increase in combined score from 17.4 last year to 17.5 in 2018 and the College Ready benchmark increased one point…… MORE
Nevada Dept of Wildlife Monitoring Botulism in The Truckee Meadows
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is continuing its efforts to monitor cases of Botulism within the Truckee Meadows area, and specifically in the Carson Lake Wetlands. A temporary treatment facility has been constructed at Carson Lake Wetlands to assist in the rehabilitation of diseased birds. The Carson Lake Wetlands is a U.S Bureau of Reclamation…… MORE
Junior League Endorses “Marsy’s Law”
The Junior League of Reno is the latest civic organization to supports Question 1, Marsy’s Law, on the November ballot. If approved by Nevada voters, the measure would provide enforceable rights for victims of crime across the state. These rights would be protected under the Nevada Constitution.… MORE
Tahoe Fire Danger High, Burn Permits Suspended Tuesday
Amidst red flag conditions and very high fire danger, North Tahoe Fire Protection District and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District issued a Declaration to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning, and recreational campfires. That includes bonfire, portable outdoor fireplaces, and Campfires. The suspension takes effect 1:00p.m. Tuesday, September 11th.… MORE
Wells Avenue Shooting Under Investigation
Reno Police are investigating a shooting on Wells Avenue Sunday night. Police say it was the result of road rage, and happened just after 8:30 p.m. in the 800 block of North Wells Avenue. The suspect is described is a white man with a medium build. He was last seen driving a white Chevy S-10…… MORE
Update: Contained; Arc Fire Burning Between Patrick And USA Parkway
The Arc Fire east of Sparks is fully contained, according to Storey County Emergency Manager Joe Curtis. The fire burned about 1400 acres. The fire off I-80 between the Patrick and USA Parkway exits broke out September 8th. No injuries were reported and no structures threatened, but NV Energy repaired power lines damaged in the…… MORE
Teenager Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash
One person died early Sunday following a crash in Reno at Scottsdale Road and Bullwinkle Drive. 19-year-old Kenneth Lee Homer III was booked on suspicion of drunk driving causing death, speeding, and driving without a license. Police say Homer was driving so fast his vehicle left the road and rolled over. The woman who died…… MORE
Rio Alayne Fire Contained North of Sparks
The Rio Alayne Fire between Sparks Boulevard and Pyramid Way burned about 25 acres before crews were able to get a handle on it Sunday. Damage was limited to fences of three properties and some power poles. Flames burned within 100 feet of some homes. The cause is under investigation but officials say it appears…… MORE
