Police closed South Virginia Street in the Midtown area between California Avenue and St. Lawrence after a crash yesterday afternoon. According to investigators a Reno Police motorcycle officer was hit by the driver of an SUV around 2. Police say the officer will be okay, though he was taken to a hospital; the SUV driver…… MORE
Water Main Break Forces Closure of K Street in Sparks
A rock in a pipe caused a water main break in the 400 block of K Street in Sparks last night. Water pouring into the street forced the closure of K Street, between 4th and Pyramid Way. The roadway reopened at 3 a.m. and repairs have been completed.… MORE
Tarkanian Says Nevada Has Spoken on Legal Weed
Republican Senate challenger Danny Tarkanian issued a statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to rescind the Obama-era “Cole Memo” that allowed states to implement marijuana laws without federal interference or penalty. Says Tark–“Regardless of how you personally feel about marijuana use, the citizens of Nevada have spoken. They voted to not just…… MORE
Heller Human Trafficking Bill Signed Into Law
Sen. Dean Heller’s Combatting Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act, legislation he cosponsored to help fight human trafficking, has been signed into law by President Trump. The new law requires the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to designate an individual tasked with coordinating human trafficking prevention efforts within the federal agency ,and further increases…… MORE
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation Radiothon
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation Radiothon January 26th, 2018 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Scheels – Outlets at Legends Join us on Friday, January 26th at Scheels and help us raise funds to help local families battling the unthinkable battle of childhood cancer! This is the 8th straight year of our company teaming up with…… MORE
Flu Cases Blow Up in Washoe County
With over 1,075 lab-confirmed influenza cases reported in Washoe County over the last two weeks, and with about 11% of the affected people being hospitalized, health officials are promoting vaccinations and vigilance to keep people from catching the flu this season. Although the usual peak-of-the-season is still four to six weeks away, according to health…… MORE
Yerington Racial Harassment Now a Federal Case
Two 14-year-old African American sisters have filed a lawsuit in federal court in Reno alleging racism at Yerington High School and within the Yerington Police Department—violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, according to attorney Terri Keyser-Cooper. The lawsuit alleges Lyon County School District administrators have insisted, “We can’t control peoples’…… MORE
Heller, Tark Spar Over Trump Book, Bannon
Senate challenger Danny Tarkanian is reacting to the President’s criticism of Steve Bannon. Tarkanian says the stories of division may be making the Dean Heller camp “Giddy.” Tarkanian gave full throated support to the President, but also says he welcomes Steve Bannon’s support in the effort to “Repeal and replace” Dean Heller ,with someone who…… MORE
Pedestrian Traffic Deaths in Nevada Rose in 2017
Nevada pedestrian traffic deaths rose in 2017 amid a decline in overall statewide traffic deaths. 303 traffic fatalities occurred on Nevada roads in 2017, down from about 330 deaths the previous year. The decline in traffic fatalities marks the first time since 2013 that traffic fatalities were fewer than the previous year in Nevada. Total…… MORE
Reno Rents Are on The Rise
A website called “Zumper-dot-com” says rents in Reno and Sparks are nearly 16 percent higher than a year ago. Reno is now the 64th most expensive city to be a renter. The top three in the US are San Francisco, New York, and San Jose. Strong demand for housing and a low vacancy rate is…… MORE
