Minor injuries were reported after a Union Pacific locomotive collided with a vehicle west of Reno last night. Officials say it happened around 5:30 near Mogul. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation.… MORE
School Board Settles Transgender Bathroom Case
The Clark County School Board has approved an $80,000 settlement to end a discrimination case brought by a transgender school police officer. The Review-Journal reports that the board approved the settlement with former officer Bradley Roberts in a unanimous vote. Roberts had sued the district in 2014 for discrimination and harassment after officials barred him…… MORE
Galaxy to Renovate Victorian Square Theatre
The Sparks City Council agreed to provide up to $1.5 million to renovate the Victorian Square theater into a luxury theater operated by Galaxy. The theater company expects it to be open for business before the end of the year. The Council approved an agreement with Syufy Enterprises, the owner of the Victorian Square Cinema…… MORE
New Non-Stop Flight to Chicago Available
Reno Tahoe International has another new flight, this time to Chicago, and it’s non stop. The flight is seasonal, only available from June through September, and you can book now. The first flight to Chicago on United departs June 8th, with 143 seats available, leaving daily at 11:20 pm.… MORE
Man Killed in Reno Shooting Identified
Reno Police detectives have identified the deceased victim of a shooting last Friday night as 40-year-old Mark McMahon of Reno. Detectives say the shooting was the result of a dispute likely originating from McMahon’s orange 2007 Ford Mustang being parked in the northbound travel lane of Smithridge Drive, blocking a portion of Filbert Road. Interaction…… MORE
Man Killed in Mobile Home Fire
A man is dead after a fire at a mobile home in Stagecoach Monday morning. Central Lyon County Fire Protection District Chief Rich Harvey says the fire was reported in the double-wide shortly before 8AM on Iroquois Trail. Firefighters pulled the man from the home and were unable to resuscitate him; he was pronounced dead…… MORE
New Information in Officer Involved Shooting
Sparks Police continue to investigate an officer-involved shooting at a downtown Reno casino. And they say more suspects are being sought in the robbery off site, that triggered the shooting. The suspect killed by police was 24-year-old Steven Valenzuela of Las Vegas. He was wanted for an armed robbery in St. George, Utah and a…… MORE
Lithium Could be Big Business For Nevada
Lithium could soon be a major growth business for Nevada. In the U.S, the mineral that is used in batteries and even anti depressant medicines is found only in Nevada. Lithium is in great demand for batteries at the Tesla Gigafactory, and Faraday Future another electric car maker. State mining regulators are currently working on…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Robbery Suspects
Just after 10 o’clock last night, Sparks Police responded to the 1600 block of A St. on the report of a robbery. The victim told police that two men attacked him with an object, hitting him several times. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The first suspect is described as a white or Hispanic…… MORE
Car Versus Pedestrian Crash in Stead
Reno Police are investigating a car-versus-pedestrian crash in Stead last night. Police say shortly before 7 o’clock, a driver hit a man who was in a crosswalk at the intersection of Stead Boulevard and Ural Street. The driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with police, who say the driver may not have seen the…… MORE
