The Legislature held their first public hearing on Education Savings Accounts in over two years yesterday. The future now seems uncertain for the program that would provide public assistance for private school tuition, textbooks, uniforms, tutors and other costs. The hearing lasted three hours. Republicans argued fully implementing the program could help families of meager…… MORE
Small Wildfire Burning Near Gardnerville
Lightning sparked a wildfire just after 6:00 o’clock yesterday evening in the Faye-Luther Canyon near Gardnerville in Douglas County. Rain stopped the nearly quarter acre fire from spreading and no homes or structures were threatened as of Monday night. The fire is still not fully contained. The nearest town to the fire is Fredericksburg, but…… MORE
Sierra Rock Climber Rescued by Helicopter
Authorities say a Northern California woman on a rock-climbing outing lost her footing and tumbled 30 feet before she was rescued by helicopter. The Sacramento Bee reports Michelle Powell was out in the Sierra near South Lake Tahoe Sunday when she gave her dog a boost onto a ledge. The California Highway Patrol said the…… MORE
Heroic Police K-9 Officer Passes, Served Northern Nevada and Partner Well
A lifesaving K-9 officer is being remembered after his weekend passing. K-9 Ben, who retired in 2014, passed away from medical complications, with his partner, retired deputy Cole Bunyard at his side. K9 Ben is credited with saving the life of his human partner after Deputy Bunyard was violently attacked without warning during a traffic…… MORE
Gov Wants More Tracking of Opioid Use, Abuse
Gov. Brian Sandoval wants the state to do more to identify and track patients with addictive behavior, and foresee regional drug overdose trends. One of the Governor’s plans would expand a computerized system of prescription drug data and track reports of overdoses in real time. He says that could allow health and safety officials to…… MORE
Downtown Reno Casinos Offering Employee Healthcare Onsite
Three of Reno’s premier hotel casino properties have made health care more convenient for their employees. Eldorado Resorts recently cut the ribbon on it’s new Family Medical Clinic, opened in a partnership with Activate Healthcare. The new 4,450-square-foot medical clinic is located within Circus Circus on the corner of 6th and West streets in downtown…… MORE
Reno Police Say Older Cars Targeted For Theft
Over the last several months the Reno Police Department has noticed a trend in the thefts of older motor vehicles. Some of the most reported stolen vehicles continue to be 90’s model Honda passenger cars, and older SUV’s and pickup trucks. Police say after years of false car alarms, people have stopped paying attention to…… MORE
Heading to Pyramid Lake? The Tribe Has Some Reminders
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe wants to remind visitors who are planning to spend the holiday at Pyramid Lake that all laws and regulations will be in effect and enforced. The Tribe is expecting a large crowd on beaches and out boating today, and they’d like to remind you that permits are required for before…… MORE
Lido Inn Update, Arson Suspect Arrested
Reno Police say they have a arrested a woman in connection with a series of trash container arson fires in downtown Reno, however it’s not clear if she’s a suspect in the Lido Inn fire on West Fourth Street Sunday morning at about 4:30. Fire officials say 36-year-old Brionne Humes started several trash fires in…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Suspect Who Robbed Multiple Businesses
Sparks Police are asking for the public’s help finding a suspect involved in a burglary at two Sparks fast food restaurants and one coffee shop. Police believe the suspect broke into the Subway at 960 S. McCarran Blvd. on May 27 through the drive-through window; at the Lighthouse Coffee Shop at 5255 Vista Blvd. on…… MORE
