A person was arrested last night following a stabbing near the Arch in downtown Reno. It happened just before 10:30 last night. Reno Police say they were responding to a report of a fight when they found the victim suffering from non-life threatening injuries. The suspect, James Pullen, was found nearby and arrested for attempted…… MORE
Jacobs Entertainment Plans to Preserve Hotel Signs on Fourth Street
Following public outcry by Reno historians, who were unhappy with Jacobs Entertainment demolishing all the old hotels on West Fourth Street and the neon signs that advertised them, Jacobs is now saying they’re going to save some of the remaining signs from demolition, so they can be preserved. They expect to save around half a…… MORE
Impairment a Factor in Crash With NDOT Snow Plow
Impaired driving is suspected in a crash that sent a man to a hospital with life-threatening injuries; he crashed into am NDOT snow plow on 395 north of Parr Boulevard. The crash happened shortly after midnight early Saturday, March 17th. NHP says preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a Nissan Sentra was headed north on…… MORE
Hey Pack Fans! The RTC is Offering Free Rides Today
The RTC is proud to support the Wolf Pack, and the community and they are offering free transportation on all regularly scheduled RTC transit services today from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. to help Pack fans get around safely. RTC Executive Director Lee Gibson says they know fans will be out cheering on the Wolf…… MORE
Raley’s Supermarkets Announce Plans to Purchase Multiple Scolari’s Locations
Raley’s Supermarkets has announced plans to buy six Scolari’s Food & Drug locations in Northern Nevada. Raley’s says the company is prepared to assume operations of the purchased Scolari’s stores, which will be transferred to the Raley’s banner. Under the terms of the agreement, Raley’s will buy five locations of Scolari’s Food and Drug and…… MORE
City of Reno Considering Banning Pan Handlers From Local Roadways
The City of Reno is considering ordinances banning panhandlers in medians on local roadways. Next week the city council will consider an ordinance banning any pedestrian from standing for any length of time on a traffic island or median. The city says it’s not the panhandling hat is the concern, apparently that’s legal. Its concern…… MORE
Heller Says He Stopped Senate From Funding Nuclear Dump Jumpstart
Senator Dean Heller says the new omnibus spending measure DOES NOT include the $150 million requested by the Department of Energy to fund licensing activities at the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. Heller has repeatedly expressed Nevada’s strong opposition to the failed Yucca Mountain project to Administration officials as well as his colleagues. Even though…… MORE
Is It Time to End Legal Prostitution in Nevada?
Has the time passed for legal prostitution in Nevada? That’s what some are asking as political leaders in Nye County tangle with brothel owner Dennis Hof, who is also running for the state assembly. Some Nye County commissioners are considering putting the question on the ballot, and they’ve authorized a study to try to figure…… MORE
Lyon County Flood Preparation, Sandbags
Lyon County does not anticipate significant flooding but advises citizens that are prone to flash Flooding to prepare. Sandbag Locations are as follows: 56 Red Rock Rd, Mound House (Fire Station) Dayton Toll Rd, Silver City at the Y (HWY 341 and HWY 342) 200 Lakes Blvd, Dayton (front gate) 460 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton…… MORE
The Next Storm Could Cause Flooding Around Washoe County, Sandbags Available
An atmospheric river is heading our way, with rain expected in the Truckee meadows, more snow in the mountains, and a potential for flooding through Thursday. Here’s where you can get sandbags. • Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #223, 130 Nectar St., Lemmon Valley • Lemmon Drive and Pompe Way intersection, Lemmon Valley…… MORE
