The Reno Rodeo Foundation is kicking-off their annual denim drive today. The drive collections new clothes for kids entering the foster care system. Often when children are taken out of a home they leave with just the clothes on their back. Clara Andriola, Executive Director of the Reno Rodeo Foundation says all donations will stay…… MORE
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Taxable Room Revenues on The Rise
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority says “Taxable Room Revenues” for Washoe County have increased, on a year-over-year basis, every month, from July 2014 through September 2016. RSCVA Interim Managing Director Jennifer Cunningham says, after the double-digit increases reported by Reno Tahoe lodging properties, it’s encouraging to see that we’re still experiencing growth across all…… MORE
New Sparks City Council Members Take The Oath
Two new members of the Sparks City Council will take their Oath of Office today, along with a returning member of the City Council and the Sparks City Attorney. The meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparks Council Chambers. Ward 1 Councilman Donald Abbott has been elected to his first term succeeding…… MORE
Two Arrested After Juice Bar Robbery
Two men are in custody in connection to an armed robbery at a Keva Juice store on South Carson Street. A suspect allegedly robbed the store at gun point late Saturday, and was captured within minutes. According to Carson City Sheriff’s Office Dispatch, a witness to the robbery followed the suspect, who was on a…… MORE
How Did Question 1 Pass in Nevada?
How did Question One, the controversial background check initiative pass in gun friendly Nevada? It was Las Vegas, and only Las Vegas. Of the states 2.8 million people, more than two million people live in Las Vegas. The Background check initiative lost in 16 of the states counties, but a decisive win in Sin City…… MORE
Firefighters Give Special Gift to Childrens Hospital
Firefighters from all over Northern Nevada presented kids recovering at Renown Children’s Hospital a big gift of toys, books, and games this week. It’s the first time fire fighters have organized this effort, and plan to do it every year from now on. The gifts are extremely important to the kids at the hospital, because…… MORE
Gov Makes Appointment to Supreme Court
Washoe District Court Judge Lidia Stiglich has been appointed to the Nevada Supreme Court effective Jan. 2nd. Stiglich replaces Justice Nancy Saitta who resigned in August. Governor Sandoval called Stiglich highly regarded by her colleagues, as demonstrated by her 96.6 percent retention rating from the Washoe County Bar Association Survey. Stiglich was appointed to Washoe…… MORE
Robbery Suspect Arrested While Eating Lunch
Police arrested a 76-year-old Reno man eating lunch at a downtown casino, two hours after he allegedly robbed a downtown Reno bank. Tommy Ray McAdoo was booked into the Washoe County jail. The Nevada State Bank at 1 W. Liberty St. was robbed Wednesday about at about 12:25 p.m. by a man with a gun.…… MORE
African-Americans Lead Legislature
African Americans will hold the two most powerful positions in the Nevada Legislature. After regaining the majority, the Assembly Democratic Caucus has elected Assemblyman Jason Frierson as the prospective Speaker of the Assembly for the upcoming session. Frierson says he is honored and humbled to be returning to the legislature and to be chosen to…… MORE
Missing Man Last Seen in Carson City
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man described as “missing or endangered.” Lewis Ivey was last reported seen Sunday, in Carson City. Ivey’s roommate reported Ivey was gone and had left his property behind. Ivey has no other family or friends in Carson City or Nevada. Detectives say he may…… MORE
