Elko is continuing a ban on both recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries, despite a two and a half hour public hearing filled with personal testimonies from medical users. The Elko Daily Free Press reports a dozen letters were read and a dozen spoke at the meeting, all but two advocated for medical marijuana. Some said…… MORE
Flu Deaths Continue in Washoe County, U.S.
The Washoe Health District is now reporting 20 deaths attributed to the flu this winter flu season, with 4,352 cases of influenza reported as of February 14th. This as the federal government reports the flu vaccine is one of the worst performing ever, providing only 36% protection.… MORE
Reno City Council Votes 6-1 in Favor of The StoneGate Development
The StoneGate development was approved with a 6 to 1 vote by Reno City Council Wednesday. Councilwoman Jenny Breckhus was the sole “no” vote. The 1,738-acre master planned community will include 4,100 homes and apartments, parks, open space, and shopping. Developers say they are working with the Nevada Department of Transportation to improve infrastructure before…… MORE
Washoe County Dealing With an Outbreak of Dog Flu
Take precautions in the midst of what vets are calling a dog flu outbreak in Washoe County.… MORE
Road Rage Driver Arrested by Off-Duty Deputy in Sparks
An off-duty Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy witnessed a road rage incident on Greg Street in Sparks Wednesday afternoon, and made an arrest. 29-year-old Robert Mosher was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor battery, and resisting. The incident happened about 2:45 p.m. near South Rock Boulevard and involved three drivers. Police…… MORE
Reno Woman Convicted on Felony Child Abuse Charges
30 year old Lashae Gallon of Reno has been convicted on felony child abuse charges that date to December 2015. The abuse left a 23 month-old boy boy with a major head injury and permanent brain damage. Gallon was taking care of four children and claimed two of the children fell out of a crib…… MORE
Fire in Central Reno Likely Human-Caused
The Reno Fire Department says a fire in central Reno was likely human-caused. The fire was reported around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Sage and Fourth Streets. Reno Fire says it happened in a lot where the city stores abandoned vehicles. Fire crews say when they arrived, a boat and two RVs were…… MORE
Latest Washoe County Gaming Numbers Released
Washoe County casinos won $829.4 million in 2017, a 2.5 percent increase. That’s the county’s highest total win since 2008. Gaming win has been up in Washoe for three straight years. That’s according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide Game and Table win was up 1.1 percent for the year to $4.1 billion. Sports…… MORE
Share Your Reno-Stead Airport Memories
If Reno-Stead Airport has left a lasting impression on your life, carve that legacy in stone as part of the airport’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. A commemorative brick project is underway that will allow pilots, air racers and air race fans, tenants, former servicemen and women based there, and anyone who treasures their Stead memories to…… MORE
WCSD Taking Kindergarten Registration
Washoe County School District is registering kindergartners for the next school year. Any child who will be five years old on or before Sept. 30, 2018 may enroll in kindergarten. After beginning the registration process online, parents may then visit their child’s school with their student’s original birth certificate, immunization records, and a utility bill…… MORE
