The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway teen. 16-year-old Janae Angel was reported as a runaway Friday, December 9th. Investigators say she is suspected of being with people she may have met on Facebook, and she may be in the Reno or Tahoe area. Detectives say they don’t…… MORE
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Environmentalists Praising Tahoe Restoration Act
Environmentalists are calling congressional approval of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, a key step toward providing hundreds of millions of dollars to continue efforts to reverse a long-term drop in the clarity of the mountain lake.The Restoration Act, co authored by Senator Dean Heller, is part of a larger national package of water infrastructure improvements,…… MORE
Accused Food Tamperer Attacks Guard
The man who’s being charged for putting a bleach smelling liquid on food at two South Lake Tahoe businesses is now in more hot water after allegedly attacking an officer at the El Dorado County Jail. 43 year old Harry Dally was arrested November 22nd, and sometime between then and December 4th, Dally made a…… MORE
Superintendent to Get Performance Review
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is inviting public comment as they discuss a performance evaluation, for Superintendent Traci Davis. The public discussion will be after 4PM Tuesday at the Board’s regular meeting, in an effort to make public comment more convenient for anyone who would like to offer opinions. Board President Angela…… MORE
Token Transit Now Available For RTC Riders
RTC riders can now use smartphones as bus passes with the launch of “Token Transit.” That’s a new free app for iPhone and Android devices. The Token Transit app enables users to buy their bus passes with credit or debit cards, and an onscreen display then is used as a substitute for a traditional paper…… MORE
Ski Instructor Killed at Northstar Resort
A 35-year-old ski instructor has died after an accident Sunday at Northstar Resort. The accident happened on a beginner trail as Dennis Baltimore of King’s Beach skied off trail, to avoid a collision with a snowboarder who’d “Spun out” on a patch of ice. Baltimore went into the woods, hit some rocks, ended up in…… MORE
Intoxicated Driver Knocks Out Power For 200
Reno police say a visibly intoxicated man drove his car through a yard in the Caughlin Ranch Area, and crashed into a power box knocking out electricity for about 200 customers. It happened just before 9 o’clock last night. Police say the driver tried to flee the scene, but neighbors held him until police could…… MORE
Body of Missing Skier Located
Search and rescue crews have located the body of a skier who was trapped in an avalanche Saturday morning. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office first received the report around 10:15 Saturday. Crews were pulled from the search on Saturday night due to dangerous weather conditions. That search resumed Sunday, and crews were able to locate…… MORE
Santa Crawl Numbers Released
An estimated 15,000 people were in downtown Reno Saturday night for the annual Santa Crawl. Sunday, the Reno Police Department released its enforcement statistics. Police say 15 people were arrested on misdemeanor charges, including three for battery and eight for driving under the influence. Four businesses were cited for either served alcohol to minors or…… MORE
Driver Crashes Into Sporting Goods Store
A driver received medical attention after crashing into a Kietzke Lane sporting goods store Sunday afternoon. Reno police said it happened around 3pm. It appears there was a two-vehicle accident and then one of the vehicles continued on and crashed into the Mark, Fore & Strike at 490 Kietzke Lane. Reno Police said they do…… MORE
