South Lake Tahoe is considering a styrofoam ban, similar to what’s been done Portland, Seattle, and New York City. The proposal has been put before the city council. Styrofoam, also know as Polystyrene, is often found during the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s clean ups, and out of 17 trash pick up events held by…… MORE
Man Found Dead in Burning Lemmon Valley Home Died of Gunshot
The man found dead inside a burning home on Aquifer Way in Lemmon Valley earlier this week, 75 year old Max Tax, died from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. The death and the fire remain under investigation.… MORE
Make Sure to Check That Halloween Candy
When you take your children out Trick or Treating this Halloween keep an eye out for candy that’s unwrapped, and in twist wrappers, because it could be tainted, or even worse.… MORE
Man Arrested After String of Convenience Store Robberies
A Reno man has been arrested in connection with a string of convenience store robberies since last weekend. 21-year-old Harry Puapuaga confessed to Reno PD. The robberies started Oct. 22 at the 7-Eleven at 7500 N. Virginia St. and also included the McCarran Mart on Stead Blvd… then to the 7-Eleven on 15th St. in Sparks……… MORE
Washoe County DA Says Officer Involved Shooting Justified
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has released a comprehensive public report on the August 19, 2016 Officer Involved Shooting incident involving the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Highway Patrol. On that date, WCSO deputies and NHP troopers were confronted by Kyle Zimbelman, who led them on a high-risk vehicle pursuit, drove his…… MORE
Kaepernick Still Unemployed, Gets Million Dollar Book Deal
Colin Kaepernick still isn’t throwing passes in the NFL, but he reportedly has signed a book deal worth a million dollars, with a Random House publisher called “One World.” Kaepernick, whose national anthem protest last year sparked a wave of protests across the league, has reportedly been working out and hoping for another shot in…… MORE
Come See The Museums, Free
The Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City are offering free admission to patrons both Friday and Saturday in recognition of Nevada Day. Administrator Peter Barton says come out and visit, interact, experience and learn more about the unique heritage of this place that we call home. The annual Nevada…… MORE
Laundromat Burglars Sought in Sparks
Sparks police are on the hunt for a man and woman seen on surveillance video ripping off the Launderland on Prater Way around 7:30am Monday. They were video taped breaking into coin operated machines inside the laundromat, and leaving with an unknown amount of cash. They may also be connected to a similar burglary at…… MORE
Rep Rosen Backing Bipartisan Health Care Plan
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, released the a statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their analysis of the Alexander-Murray bill, to stabilize the health insurance marketplace. According to the independent budget analysts, this bipartisan legislation would cut the federal deficit by $3.8 billion while keeping coverage stable. Says…… MORE
Another Business Expands to Reno
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is announcing that PODS Enterprises, LLC, a leader in portable moving and storage container solutions, is opening a West Coast sales and service center in Reno. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, the new facility will help PODS keep pace with their continued growth. PODS plans to hire more than…… MORE
