The Douglas County Sheriff’s office has launched an investigation after a woman’s body was found in a field in the Gardnerville Ranchos. The body was discovered around noon yesterday off Dresslerville Road, between Muir Drive and Riverview Drive. According to investigators, the woman is believed to be about 58 years old. Her body had been…… MORE
Man Arrested After Crashing Into RTC Bus
One man was taken into custody after crashing into a Regional Transportation Commission bus Wednesday afternoon on Mill Street. The crash just after 4pm near the intersection with Holcomb Street. Reno police said the driver was speeding when it crashed into the bus. They say impairment appears to be a factor. No one on the…… MORE
Some Members of Congress Will Tour Yucca Mountain Next Week
Some members of Congress will tour Yucca Mountain as they aim to restart a licensing process and eventually store nuclear waste there. A bipartisan group of U.S. House members will tour the site July 14. The visit will be led by Illinois Republican Rep. John Shimkus. He is the chair of the U.S. Energy and…… MORE
Brush Fire Sparked by Cigarette at Galletti & Kietzke
Investigators believe a brush fire that broke out at Galletti Way and Kietzke Lane in Sparks was sparked by a cigarette. Crews with the Reno Fire Department knocked down the fire shortly after 10AM Wednesday. The Battalion Chief says investigators determined the fire was not arson, and that a person who was questioned on scene…… MORE
Learn The Secrets Behind Why You Always Lose Those Carnival Game
The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum is letting you in on the secrets of carnival games, and why we always lose, in their latest exhibit the “Curiosity Carnival.”… MORE
Wingfest Returns to Downtown Reno Friday
Grab your wingman and get ready for the 6th annual Biggest Little City Wing Fest. This All-American event welcomes thousands of attendees and spices to Virginia Street in downtown Reno, with more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings. About 20 wing cooking teams participate in the event, competing for the best sauces and attracting new…… MORE
Looking For a Good Fishing Spot? Try The East Walker River
If you’re looking for a good place to fish, try the East Walker River. It was just stocked by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. NDOW stocked the river with 15,000 rainbow and 15,000 brown trout at the Rafter 7 property and above the Flying M property. Browns were 3-4 inches and rainbows were 5-6 inches,…… MORE
Plenty of Fireworks Shows Around The Region Tonight
Where can you see fireworks? Star Spangled Sparks, which starts at 4pm Wednesday on Victorian Square. It includes live entertainment and lots of food choices, a bike parade and more. The night ends with fireworks, with KOH providing the music. You could celebrate the fourth with the Reno Philharmonic, they’ll perform in Reno’s Wingfield Park,…… MORE
Washoe County Planning Commission Rejects Prado Ranch Subdivision
The Washoe County Planning Commission has voted not to approve the proposed Prado Ranch North subdivision. The unanimous decision came down just before 11 p.m. last night after six hours of deliberation. The development would have brought about 500 homes to the area of Chickadee and Lemmon Drive. Neighbors argued it would have disrupted their…… MORE
Check Your Speed! Local Law Enforcement Joining Forces This Week
Check your speed when your driving around town this week, the latest Joining Forces campaign is looking for people who aren’t obeying the limit signs.… MORE
