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All Evacuation Orders Lifted Around The Jack’s Valley Fire

A brush fire broke out in the Carson City area yesterday afternoon. The Jacks Valley fire is now 75% contained and has burned about 700 acres. All evacuations have been lifted. Multiple fire agencies are on scene.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.  Jack’s Valley Road has reopened.MORE

Task Force Will Take a Closer Look at The Proposed Social Justice Curriculum

The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to create a task force to take a closer look at their proposed social justice curriculum. The vote came after a meeting lasting more than 10-hours, including 5 hours of public comment. The task force will be comprised of parents, teachers, principals, and students. It…MORE

Reno Police Release Photos of a Pair of Burglary Suspects

The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man and woman wanted in connection with an armed robbery. It happened June 1st at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino. Police said the robbery happened inside a hotel room. The suspects were caught on camera inside an elevator. Anyone with information is urged…MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Shooting Suspect

Sparks Police are looking for the person who fired a gun into a car early Monday morning, sending two people to the hospital. It happened around 1:45 a.m. at Howard Drive and E. Lincoln Way. A woman was driving with her two daughters, and stopped at the intersection. When she started moving again, the car…MORE

Two Arrested After Stabbing at The Nevada State Fair

Police have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a stabbing at the Nevada State Fair. 24-year-old Zachary Foore and 22-year-old Kenneth Frank were taken into custody without incident. Foore is charged with three counts battery with a deadly weapon and Kenneth Frank is charged with accessory to battery with a deadly weapon. All three…MORE

Work Begins to Upgrade Kings Row in Reno

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County embarks on a project to upgrade Kings Row today. The agency’s Lauren Ball says it’s one of their top priorities for roadway improvements. Construction is expected to be complete in the fall.MORE

This USDA Program Could Help You Buy a House

June is National Home Ownership Month, and if you’re sick of hunting for a rental in the Reno/Sparks market, consider buying through one of the UDSA’s home loan programs.MORE