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Swope Student Found

Swope Student Found

[UPDATE] 9:54 a.m. Sat Dec 4The Reno Police Department reports that Sagan was located and safely returned home. [KOH] – The Reno Police Department is looking for a missing 12-year-old student. Sagan Elias left Swope Middle School in southwest Reno at about 11 a.m. after a disagreement with a teacher, police said. She walked away…MORE

Third Bus Driver Strike Ends

The third strike against RTC is over, Teamsters union workers have approved the agreement between the union, and RTC’s contractor Keolis. The agreement is a three year contract. Full service on RTC buses is expected Saturday. The contract has pay increases of 5.5%, then 4.7% and finally 3% over three years. Teamsters were out on…MORE

Thieves Steal Salvation Army Donation Kettle

Salvation Army says thieves stole a donation kettle from the Walmart on Damonte Ranch Parkway Wednesday night, December 1st. The kettle worker left his post for a few minutes to use the restroom when the theft happened. The thieves got away with an estimated $500, not including the cost to replace the kettle and stand.…MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Ring Thief

Sparks Police are looking for the man they say stole a ring from a jewelry store. It happened just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zales Jewelers at the Outlets at Legends. Store staff told officers the suspect ran out of the store with a ring valued at more than $7,100. Police say the suspect was…MORE

Changes Coming to East Williams Street in Carson City

A $9.3 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant, also know as a RAISE grant, has been awarded to Carson City to help revamp East Williams street so it’s safer for pedestrians, bicycle riders, and drivers.MORE

Reno Police Investigating Fatal Crash on 4th Street

Reno Police officers are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on 4th Street in front of the Sands Regency Casino. The man in his 50′s was apparently crossing 4th Street mid block when he was hit by a car. The driver of the vehicle is reportedly cooperating with police and impairment does not appear…MORE

One Person Injured in Shooting at Idlewild Park

Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday night at Idlewild Park. The victim told officers that he was meeting someone there for a date when a fight broke out between the victim and another person just before 9:30. During the altercation, the victim was reportedly shot and his vehicle was stolen. The victim’s injuries…MORE

RTC Launches Phase One of Oddie/Wells Project

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is kicking off phase one of the Oddie Wells Multimodal Improvements Project, beginning at Pyramid Way to Sullivan Lane.MORE

Renown Holding Vaccination Clinics For School Age Children

Renown Health and the Washoe County Health District are holding four COVID-19 vaccination clinics for school age children. The clinics will provide the Pfizer vaccine, with the first clinic Wednesday. All four clinics will be held at the Hometown Health building, 10315 Professional Circle. This will not be a drive through clinic. The shots will…MORE

Multiple RV’s Burned in Early Morning Fire

Sparks crews were called to a large fire involving multiple RV’s at Gandolfo Rodeo Arena on Loop Road around 2am this morning. Sparks responded with three structure engines, one patrol vehicle, and a water tender. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue were also there with an engine and water tender. A fire investigator is working to…MORE