Pembroke Drive will be closing to all traffic beginning today. Mira Loma Drive will remain open as an alternate route. The closure will last about two months and is being implemented in order to move a water line, as work continues on the SouthEast Connector project. No one’s water service will be impacted. RTC says…… MORE
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Vandals Destroy Fernley Park
Secret Witness is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons who vandalized Fernley Park. On October 20th, during the evening hours, vandals caused substantial damage to Fernley’s “out of town” park. The vandal or vandals broke concrete picnic tables and damaged landscaping, a covered patio, and…… MORE
Reno Man Faces Kidnapping Charges
A Reno man is facing charges in connection with a reported kidnapping. 22 year old Ryan Ferris of Reno was arrested on Glenda Way near W. Moana Lane and Plumas Street yesterday morning after police received a report of a kidnapping Saturday night. A victim was found on South Wells Avenue, with injuries police say…… MORE
Governor Unveils New Nevada License Plate
Governor Brian Sandoval and the Nevada DMV unveiled the new “Home Means Nevada” license plate Saturday morning. The new design was revealed at the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City. The plate will be available on a limited basis beginning tomorrow and replaces the former standard Sunset design in use since 2001.… MORE
Ammon Bundy, Co-Defendants Found Not Guilty
Ammon Bundy and six co-defendants have been found not guilty on all charges, for taking over a federal wildlife refuge in rural Oregon earlier this year. Ammon Bundy’s lawyer, Marcus Mumford, is in US Marshal custody after repeatedly yelling his client was free to go after the verdict was read in a federal courtroom Thursday…… MORE
Habitual Criminal Faces Possible Life Sentence
The Washoe County D.A.’s Office is putting away another “Habitual Criminal.” 57 year old Keith Turner of Carson City was convicted of robbery, and as an habitual criminal, he faces up to life in prison. Turner’s history includes multiple felony convictions, and he will serve a minimum of ten years in prison before being eligible…… MORE
Gaming Revenue up in September
Nevada gaming revenue was up almost 4 percent in September, with strong gains on the Las Vegas Strip. The state’s casinos won nearly $949 million in September, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Reno casino revenue grew 2 percent to $54 million. Revenue on the Las Vegas Strip was up more than 7 percent…… MORE
Could Adelson Walk Away From The Raiders Deal?
Las Vegas Billionaire Sheldon Adelson is giving indications he could walk away from a deal to bring the Raiders to sin city. He suggested in an interview the Raiders want too much, and if they don’t want the deal he’s offered “Bye Bye.” He says he can live with or without the Raiders. Word in…… MORE
RTC Bus Involved in Morning Crash
Reno police are investigating a rollover that involved an RTC bus and a pickup. The crash happened on North Virginia Street near Moraine Way around 7 Thursday morning, blocking one lane of northbound North Virginia. Police say it appears the driver of the pickup stopped to let a pedestrian cross North Virginia. The bus driver…… MORE
Silver Springs Man Charged With Open Murder
A Silver Springs man is charged with open murder, kidnapping and arson, after human remains were found in a burned vehicle near Pyramid Lake on the road to Gerlach. 27 year old Corey Massengale, was arrested in the death of 47 year old Shannon Miller, also of Silver Springs. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says…… MORE
