The “Let’s Go to College” campaign encourages students to begin thinking about attending college while still attending elementary school. This is the third year of the cooperative effort between the Reno Sunrise Rotary Club, Reno Central Rotary Club, Truckee Meadows Community College, the Education Alliance of Washoe County, and the Washoe County School District. It…… MORE
Heller Touts Success of Tax Cuts in Nevada
Senator Dean Heller is highlighting more good news for workers in Nevada as local businesses and major companies line up in pledges to give their employees special bonuses and raises in response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Heller says more than 350 businesses have already committed to investing in their workers by giving…… MORE
Laxalt Didn’t Commit to Appearance at NRA
Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting, Adam Laxalt not among the list of speakers at an upcoming NRA political event. The Nevada Attorney General was listed as a speaker for the May 4th event, but this week his name and photo, like that of Florida Governor Rick Scott have been removed from the NRA website. Laxalt’s…… MORE
Skateboarder Recovering After Being Hit by a Car in Sparks
A 19-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday night in Sparks. Police say the crash happened about 6:30 at Rock Boulevard and Gault Way. The driver told the Sparks Police Department she was heading south on Rock Boulevard and did not see the skateboarder before she hit him.…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down House Fire in Midtown
Reno crews responded to a house fire in midtown yesterday. The was reported just after 5 o’clock in the area of Thoma Street and Bates Avenue. The Reno Fire Department arrived soon enough to contain the fire to one bedroom, but a cat was killed. The resident suffered moderate smoke inhalation and was taken to…… MORE
El Dorado County Student Arrested After Bringing Weapon to School
An El Dorado County middle school student was arrested Wednesday after bringing an Airsoft gun and ammunition onto the campus. Deputies found that the boy had an Airsoft gun in his backpack and a few rounds of live ammunition in his pockets. The student had not made any threats against the school or other students.… MORE
TMCC Hosting ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ Next Month
Truckee Meadows Community College is hosting their 12th annual Give Kids a Smile Day, a chance for parents to get free dental services for their children next month.… MORE
Reno Fire Partners With Capital Insurance to Help Child Trauma Victims
Reno Fire partnered with Capital Insurance Group in January to collect stuffed animals for child trauma victims.… MORE
Classes Cancelled at Elko High School After Report of Possible Threat
Classes were canceled Wednesday after a report of a possible threat at Elko High School. District Superintendent Jeff Zander a statement saying, there is nothing more important to us than the safety of our students and staff. Zander blamed the cancellation of classes on an anonymous report received the night before. The statement says the…… MORE
University of Nevada-Reno Holding Active Shooter Training Next Week
University of Nevada Police are planning an active shooter training for faculty and staff next week, Assistant Police Chief Todd Renwick says the focus will be on prevention and following up on reports of suspicious activity. The session is set for next Tuesday from noon to 1pm.… MORE
