Senator Dean Heller is co-sponsoring the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act or “STAR.” It’s bipartisan legislation that would accelerate pediatric cancer research and treatments and provide resources for young patients and survivors. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy among children. Senator Heller says, “As the father…… MORE
Berkeley is Now a Marijuana “Sanctuary”
Berkeley City Council members have passed a resolution declaring the city a “Sanctuary,” for recreational marijuana. The move may be the first of its kind in the country. Under the resolution, no Berkeley department, agency, commission, officer or employee “shall use any city funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of federal drug laws…… MORE
Shooting By Reno Officer Justified, Says D.A.
The shooting by a Reno Police officer last February in downtown Reno was justified, according to Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks. The shooting happened at Ralston and West Streets. Officers found 35 year old Ronald Bailey stabbing a man with a knife. Instead of following the officers commands to stop and drop the knife,…… MORE
Reno Business Staffing Up
Clear Capital announced plans to hire more than 50 new employees at its Reno headquarters by the end of the year. The move follows news of Nevada’s sustained private sector growth and the addition of nearly 41,000 jobs statewide in 2017. Clear Capital President and Co-Founder Kevin Marshall. “Reno is an outdoor-lover’s paradise filled with…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down RV Fire Near East Commercial Row
Reno Fire Crews knocked down a fire involving at least one motorhome and a boat parked in a lot between Fourth and East Commercial Row. The fire was first reported just before 5 am. No word yet on if anyone was injured, or how the fire may have started.… MORE
Greyhound Making Some Changes Around The Region
Greyhound is making changes that will effect travel from Reno to rural Nevada, and even Salt Lake City. Greyhound will no longer offer service to Battle Mountain, Elko, Lovelock, Wendover and Winnemucca. Apparently Amtrak trains will fill the void, with service that lines up with Greyhounds former bus service, to Elko, Winnemucca and Salt Lake…… MORE
Board of Trustees Vote to Move Forward With Superintendent Contract Negotiations
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees has voted to move forward on contract negotiations with superintendent Traci Davis. Davis’ current contract expires at the end of June. The details of the contract won’t be discussed until a later time, and the district says they will involve the public in every step. Board President…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Man
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking for any information to help find a 60-year-old man missing for more than a week. Investigators say Thomas Arthur Kraft was last reported seen in Reno February 3rd. That’s when he told a roommate he was driving to Victorville, California to attend the funeral of a family member.…… MORE
Carson City Dog Named Best in Her Breed at Westminster Dog Show
Adele from Carson City is a big winner, but she’ll never boast about that when you see her. Why? Because she’s a Spinone Italiano show dog, and she’s taken one of top honors at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. Adele is the best in her breed according to judge’s decisions Tuesday, and…… MORE
Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of DUI following a crash last night involving two Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies. According to Reno Police, the deputies were traveling southbound on Virginia Street just before 10pm near Panther Drive, when a northbound vehicle crossed over the lanes and hit them head-on. No one was seriously hurt…… MORE
