A Reno and a Sparks City Councilman are accusing the Washoe County School District of dishonesty over the plan to build a High School on what is now the Wildcreek Golf Course. Paul McKenzie of Reno and Ed Lawson of Sparks are also predicting the project will cost 300% more than current projections, according to…… MORE
Vets Memorial Benefit Dinner is Thursday at Peppermill
The third annual Nevada Veterans Memorial Benefit Dinner, is this Thursday at the Peppermill. Featured speaker for the dinner is Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter. Proceeds from the dinner support the multimillion dollar fundraising effort to build the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza, honoring all fallen soldiers in Nevada since official statehood…… MORE
Two Kids Missing From Sun Valley
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for any information that will assist them to find two teenagers missing from Sun Valley since last Thursday. 14 year old Jakob Palmer, and his 12 year old sister Alexis, were last seen in the area of Sun Valley Boulevard and Leon Drive at about 5:30…… MORE
Man Who Threatened Cops and Judges Going to Prison
“Carson Now” is reporting a man who threatened to disrupt the Nevada Day Parade and led rallies and smear campaigns against local law enforcement has drawn a seven year prison sentence. Todd “Ty” Robben was convicted of eight felony charges connected to threats against judges and other public officials, many of them in El Dorado…… MORE
Local Car Dealer Boosts Nevada Baseball
University of Nevada Baseball is getting a huge boost from local car retailer Don Weir, longtime operator of Reno Dodge. He’s donated a million dollars for renovations at Peccole Park. It will be known as Don Weir Field at Peccole Park.… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Offering Free Halloween Candy X-Ray Screening
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will offer free Halloween candy X-ray screening at the Washoe County District Courthouse and the Mills Lane Justice Center on the day after Halloween. Courthouse security staff will screen candy at the X-ray stations inside the court house entrances from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. The Mills Lane Justice…… MORE
Battle Born Hall Getting a Major Renovation
Battle Born Hall, the museum exhibit inside the old Senate chambers on the second floor of the Nevada State Capitol, is closing its doors Nov. 1st for a major renovation. The work will take about ten months to complete according to Peter Barton, administrator of the Division of Museums and History. The Capitol building will…… MORE
Performance Evaluation This Week For Washoe County Superintendent
Washoe County School Superintendent is up for a public performance evaluation this week. It will happen at a special board meeting Thursday. This is the final performance review before negotiations begin on a new three year contract. Her current agreement expires next July. The public review will be from 4-6pm at the central administration building…… MORE
Operation Scarecrow Will Restrict Sex Offenders
In an effort to provide enhanced safety for children, and to give the public a greater sense of security during Halloween night, officers from the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Division of Parole and Probation will conduct Operation Scarecrow. Sex offenders whose crime involved a minor are given specific warnings well in advance by means of…… MORE
Vehicle Chase Ends With Attempted Murder Charge
A vehicle chase in downtown Reno Saturday evening ended with an arrest for attempted murder. Police observed 28-year-old Taren Brown chasing another person, whom they interviewed. It was determined that Brown had placed a gun to the back of the man and attempted to shoot him, according to police reports. Police eventually found Brown, along…… MORE
