The Hot August Nights Foundation, A&W Restaurants and First Independent Bank teamed up this past Saturday to collect over 500 coats for the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, the leading nonprofit youth services agency in Northern Nevada. Mike Whan executive director of Hot August Nights says thanks to our community members, they’re able…… MORE
How Will You Spend Veteran’s Day?
It’s Veteran’s Day this Saturday, and before or after the big parade downtown, make plans to spend some time at the Veteran’s Guest House.… MORE
Iconic Piece of World War II History in Reno This Weekend
An iconic piece of World War II aviation history will be in Reno this weekend, giving you a chance to get up close and personal with a real, flying Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.… MORE
Recall Against Patricia Farley Hits a Snag
The signatures may be there for a recall election against Senator Joyce Woodhouse, but the GOP effort to recall Sen Patricia Farley has fallen short. The Nevada Independent reports, recall backers turned in about 2,000 signatures, but needed more than 7,000 in the district to qualify the recall. Farley was elected as a republican in…… MORE
OJ Simpson Kicked Out of a Vegas Hotel
A reportedly drunk, unruly and belligerent OJ Simpson was kicked out of the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas. TMZ reports Simpson broke classes at a hotel bar, and was abusive to the staff. Security was called to escort him off the property. He’s been barred for life from the Cosmo.… MORE
Group of Teens Injured in Crash
Seven teenagers were in an SUV when it rolled last night around 10:45pm west of Kings Canyon Road near Longview Way, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Two of the teens were taken to Renown via Care Flight, while the other five were taken to a hospital via ambulance. Injuries range from moderate to…… MORE
Calls From Washoe Sheriff’s “Detective” are Bogus
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has been getting reports about phone contacts from a man identifying himself as a “Detective Phillips from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office” and asking for personal information. In one instance, the caller was described as becoming aggressive and angry when information was refused. Although the motive of these calls is…… MORE
Accused Sparks Rapist in Washoe County Jail
Sparks Police have an accused rapist in custody. The suspect has been a target since 2011, accused of sexually assaulting adult women. The crimes have been linked to Alfredo Lomeli-Garcia who fled the country. Investigators worked with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office and the US Marshals Office to apprehend Lomeli-Garcia. In February he was…… MORE
Reno Doctor Will Challenge Congressman Amodei
A Reno doctor is running to challenge Congressman Mark Amodei in Nevada’s 2nd congressional district. Vance Alm, a retired Air Force Navigation officer and family physician says he wants to improve the health care system for every American. He says we have to stop confusing health insurance with health care, adding he sees patients everyday…… MORE
Nevada Air Guard Sends Help to Puerto Rico
The Nevada Air Guard base has deployed troops to Puerto Rico, almost a month after Hurricane Maria tore through the tropical island.… MORE
