Many people unwrapped smart devices and appliances this Christmas. But how secure are they? Home appliances such as refrigerators and smart speakers – and even self-driving vehicles – that can connect to the web are known as the Internet of Things, or IoT.… MORE
Record Number of Drivers on The Road For The Holiday
Traffic is expected to be heavy this week…… MORE
Fernley Senior Center Project Moves Forward
Lyon County’s Board of Commissioners has approved a Construction Agreement with the William N. Pennington Foundation to build a brand new Senior Center in Fernley. The Foundation awarded Lyon County three million dollars to build a facility that will serve as the Center with office space included for the Human Services Department. The funding will…… MORE
Need to Recycle Your Christmas Tree?
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is recycling Christmas trees for you again, starting today and going through January 7. The drop off times are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. All ornaments should be removed, and the trees should not have stands or be flocked. The suggested donation for handling the trees is $3. Residents can…… MORE
How NORAD Started Tracking Santa
(KOH) – Every year, the North American Air Defense Command or NORAD, helps kids track Santa on his incredible trip around the world delivering presents to good little boys and girls. It all started in 1955 because of in an incorrect number in a Sears newspaper ad in Colorado Springs. The number listed was for…… MORE
Reno City Manager Completes Top Staff Hiring
(KOH) – Sabra Newby, Reno’s City Manager since May, has completed her management team by hiring three women. Deborah Launchner, the former CFO if the City of Santa Rosa, CA, is the new Director of Finance and Administration. The new Human Resources Director is Mandee Bowler. She’s worked for the City since 2015 and has served…… MORE
Sparks Police Release Photos of Vehicle Burglary Suspect
Sparks police are investigating a vehicle burglary that took place just before 10 o’clock Tuesday night. Police say a female suspect entered a black Volkswagen and began taking items before she was scared off by the alarm. According to investigators she dropped several items as she fled.… MORE
Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident on 580 North
Reno Police are investigating a road rage incident that involved one driver allegedly shooting at another last night. It happened on 580 North near the Plumb Lane exit. Police say the suspect was driving a white Toyota Camry. No injuries were reported. If you have any information, you’re asked to contact Reno Police.… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Theft at Western Village Casino
Sparks police are investigating a theft in the gaming area of the Western Village Casino. Police say a cocktail waitress found a wallet on the floor and mistakenly gave it to the wrong person. The guest who took the wallet was sitting at a nearby slot machine. He immediately left after putting the wallet in…… MORE
Reno Fire Crews Respond to Attic Fire at Ralston & Fifth
Fire crews responded to a house fire at Ralston and Fifth streets west of downtown Reno last night. The fire started in the attic of the abandoned house and was first reported just before 7:30. Authorities say the cause remains under investigation.… MORE
