Washoe County Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler says she is re-considering an earlier announcement that she is not running for re-election.… MORE
Lanes Re-Opening on Glendale as Construction Winds Down
Throughout this week, the Nevada Department of Transportation is removing the majority of lane closures on Glendale Avenue/Second Street as major reconstruction of the roadway winds down. Final paving and roadway striping have completed, and the majority of Glendale Avenue/Second Street will reopen to two lanes in each direction between Kietzke Lane and east McCarran…… MORE
Stay of Execution Remains in Place For Nevada Double Murderer
A Judge has left a delay of execution in place for convicted double killer Scott Dozier, over ongoing concerns about the drug combination the state wants to use to execute him. Judge Jennifer Togliatti set a January 17th hearing on issues such as, should federal public defenders be involved in the case. Dozier says he…… MORE
Student Prompts Lockdown at Reno School
Washoe County School District briefly locked down Turning Point School on Hunter Lake Drive, just west of Reno High School, Tuesday. School police say the lockdown was ordered after a middle school-age student started acting erratically, grabbed fire extinguisher and started breaking things. Nobody was hurt, but there is property damage. School police are dealing…… MORE
Lookout For Daytime Closures on Alt 395 Through Pleasant Valley
Daytime lane closures will take place Dec. 6 through next week on Alternate U.S. 395 in Pleasant Valley as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracks. Sections of Alternate U.S. 395 between Mt. Rose Highway and the Bowers Mansion area in northern Washoe Valley will be reduced to one lane weekdays from 7:30 a.m.…… MORE
Police Investigating Post Office Robbery in Reno
Police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Post Office on North Sierra Street, just before 2 Monday afternoon. Police say 44-year-old Anthony Craig entered the Post Office, jumped over the counter, held the staff at knife-point, and demanded cash. While he was holding a knife to one employees throat, a second employee was…… MORE
Tahoe Area Firefighters Head For Ventura Fires
More than fifteen engines, making up three strike teams, have been deployed from the Tahoe Basin Operational Area to the Thomas Fire near Ventura County. The Thomas Fire started December 4, and has burned tens of thousands of acres. Engines assigned to the numerous strike teams deployed include; Tahoe Douglas Fire, East Fork Fire, Truckee…… MORE
CNN Says Cong. Kihuen Staffers Job Hunting
The chief of staff for Rep. Ruben Kihuen is searching for job opportunities for his staff following an allegation of sexual harassment against the Democratic congressman from Nevada, which has prompted calls for Kihuen’s resignation. Peter Koltak, Kihuen’s chief of staff, sent an email to multiple offices on Capitol Hill with resumes for seven aides…… MORE
Reno Tree Lighting Wednesday Night
The City of Reno is inviting you to the Tree Lighting ceremony from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec 6, at Reno City Plaza. First Street between Virginia and Center Streets will be closed from approximately 5 to 7 p.m. Reno City Councilmember David Bobzien will also speak about the importance of the Reno People…… MORE
Mt Rose Ski Area Will Stay In The Family
Plans are in place to keep Mt Rose Ski Resort a family-owned business. Fritz Buser has transferred the majority interest in the ski area to his children and grandchildren. Fritz Buser became the company’s majority shareholder in 1971 and has controlled the growth and direction of Mt. Rose ever since, including the merger with Slide…… MORE
