The Hot August Nights Foundation’s 2nd annual Classics & Cocktails benefit dinner hosted by the Atlantis is Saturday. Proceeds from the dinner will allow The Hot August Nights Foundation to fund youth scholarships and educational programs throughout Northern Nevada. The Foundation is the philanthropic branch of Hot August Nights. Executive Director Mike Whan says, “whether…… MORE
Early Snow Has Resorts; Skiers Excited
There’s nothing like Sierra snowfall on the last day of summer, to get skiers and snowboarders excited about the upcoming season. And last season was something special, it lasted about 6 months, and skiers enjoyed world class conditions. Mike Pierce, marketing director at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe says they are hopeful the early snow is…… MORE
Viral Video Shows Child Being Yanked Around at Day Care Center
A viral video shot at the Kids R Kids Day care in South Reno earlier this week, and circulated on social media, showing a workers yanking the arm of a small child, has resulted in the termination of that employee, and an emergency delegation from their headquarters in Georgia is now on the way to…… MORE
Tarkanian’s Don’t Support New Repeal Bill
Danny Tarkanian, the republican challenging Dean Heller in the next primary has a long record of support for President Trump, but he is not supporting the Senate’s latest ACA repeal and replace bill. His wife and campaign manager Amy Tarkanian tweeted “It’s a very bad bill, regardless of your party,” she also called it a…… MORE
Washoe County Resident Confirmed to Have Hantavirus
The first human case of hantavirus in Washoe County since 2006 has local health officials concerned, as a South Reno Resident battles the lung disease, which is spread by rodent droppings.… MORE
Four Suspects Arrested Following Shooting and Attempted Robberies
Reno Police say they’ve arrested four suspects following two attempted robberies and a shooting in downtown Reno Tuesday afternoon. Police say that at about 2:30 officers were called to the area of First Street and Center Street to the report of a shooting. They found a victim suffering from a single gunshot wound, believed not…… MORE
It’s Going to be a Long Fire Season According to Fire Chief
With three new fire outbreaks Monday, it’s still a challenging fire season, and Truckee Meadows Chief Charles Moore told Washoe County Commissioners it may be a long one. He expects it to continue through October or into November, or until the first snow and cooler temperatures set in. A brush fire in the Woodchuck Circle…… MORE
The Fight Against a Plan to Build a High School at Wildcreek Golf Course Continues
The Washoe County School District says the Save Wildcreek group has prompted them to consider other locations for a future high school, but so far, the corner of Sullivan and McCarran is the best option.… MORE
Man Accused of Threatening Judge Gets a Court Date
A Carson City judge has set a trial date of May 30, 2018 for the suspect in several threats against Judge John Tatro. Tuesday John Aston pleaded not guilty and waived his right to a trial within 60 days. Evidence presented at the preliminary hearing, which led to the plea, showed DNA evidence on milk…… MORE
Sparks Crews Knock Down House Fire at 18th & C Street
Sparks Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out in a home at 18th and “C” street at 10:50am Tuesday morning. First arriving companies found the structure to be fully involved. No injuries are reported at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
