Governor Brian Sandoval announced state recovery statistics after Nevada’s unemployment rate hit just 4.8 percent. He says, led by small businesses and fueled by the relentless determination of Nevadans putting into place policies that have allowed our economy to grow and thrive, “We are exceeding all expectations,” The Governor says the next step is workforce…… MORE
Delay in Reno Pill Mill Case, Doctor Seeks Release
Reno’s Pill Mill case is delayed. Reportedly one of the key witnesses in the case is sick, and the trial has been postponed until July. The Reno Gazette Journal is reporting the central figure in the case, Dr. Robert Rand could be released in the meantime. A hearing on a possible release is pending. Dr.…… MORE
Bridge Closed Near Fallon Over Flood Worries
Nevada Department of Transportation has closed the Bafford Lane (State Route 726) bridge in Fallon as part of coordinated flood mitigation efforts. Bafford Lane is closed at the Carson River. NDOT and local agencies cut sections of the road and riverbed embankment at the Bafford Lane bridge Wednesda,y to allow increased flow of the Carson…… MORE
Radiation Forces University of Nevada to Close Old Building
University of Nevada, Reno is relocating 30 employees who work inside their Facility Services building because low levels of radiation have been detected. The university got a call in September from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, saying they needed to test that building because back in the early 1920’s the US Bureau of Mines used it…… MORE
Reno Man Who Targeted The Elderly Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Reno man who targeted the elderly for robberies has been sentenced to life in prison, after being convicted on multiple counts. The crimes involved elderly victims attacked in their own homes, including a 74 year old Reno man who was severely beaten, bound, gagged and repeatedly Tazered at gunpoint. The sentence ensures that 19…… MORE
City Council Considering Using Blight Funds to Fix Traner Pool
The city of Reno will consider using “blight” funds to fix the vandalism that forced the closure of Traner Pool for the summer of 2017. Mayor Hillary Schieve confirmed the idea to KOLO 8 News, but it’s not on any upcoming council agenda. Damage to the facility included stolen electrical and plumbing equipment, and the…… MORE
Sparks Fire Department Rescues Person From Truckee River
Sparks Fire Department responded to a report of a person who’d fallen in the Truckee River at Fisherman’s Park. Sparks Police Officers on scene verified a victim in the water headed down river. The victim was successfully rescued from the water by a rescue swimmer and Advanced Resuscitation efforts were performed on scene by Sparks…… MORE
Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto Hosting Town Hall Meeting in Reno
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is hosting a town hall meeting in Reno this Saturday starting at 12:30. The event will be at the Reno High School Theater 395 Booth St. Parking is available in the south parking lot. Attendees are asked to access the theater through south entrance. To make sure you have a seat,…… MORE
Civil Air Patrol Searching For Missing Airplane
Members of Civil Air Patrol’s California Wing are assisting the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in the search for a missing Socata aircraft with two people on board. The small plane left the Truckee-Tahoe Airportjust before 4PM Monday. Family members reported the aircraft overdue Monday night when the crew didn’t arrive at Petaluma Municipal Airport. The…… MORE
Reno PD Investigating Fatal Crash That Shut Down South McCarran
Reno Police are investigating a fatal accident that shut down South McCarran Boulevard in both directions between Mayberry Drive and Plumb Lane last night. Police say a motorcyclist collided with a truck that was pulling out of the Mayberry Landing Boutique Shopping Center just after 6 o’clock. According to investigators speed appears to be a…… MORE
