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Vision Zero Truckee Meadows Launch Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Vision Zero Truckee Meadows is launching a campaign on pedestrian safety called “#Dusk2DawnNV” in partnership with Safe Routes to Schools, to encourage safety for students walking to and from school as we get ready to set our clocks back this weekend for Daylight Saving Time.MORE

Better Business Bureau Warning of Cash App Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary when using a cash transfer application, like Cash App, when paying for goods and services, because those scams are on the rise.MORE

Wolf Pack’s Carson Strong Named Mountain West Offensive Player of The Week

After a huge performance that helped the Wolf Pack to a season-opening overtime win over Wyoming on Saturday, sophomore quarterback Carson Strong has been named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week. Strong posted impressive offensive numbers on Saturday as he completed 39-of-52 pass attempts for 420 yards and slung four touchdown passes to…MORE

Nevada Governor Provides Update on The State’s Vaccine Plan

Governor Sisolak joined the state’s Department of Health and Human Services to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 vaccine plan Monday afternoon. The Governor says the state has been preparing for this for sometime. Priority for the shots will be for first responders and those in essential businesses., But the Governor cautioned, there is no…MORE

Two Men Arrested in Sparks After Threatening Someone With a Gun

Two men are under arrest after the Sparks Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance with a gun on Sunday afternoon. It happened just after 3 p.m. on Victorian Avenue. Police say the suspects allegedly threatened a person with a gun. The suspects were identified as John Kramer and Michael Jervik-Harrell. Kramer was…MORE

Two Arrested After a Drive-By Shooting in Sparks

The Sparks Police Department said a person was injured Saturday night in a drive-by shooting a few blocks east of Dilworth Middle School and police arrested two suspects. 20-year-old Brandon Best was arrested on suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and firing a gun from a vehicle. 25-year-old Francisco Corrales was arrested for conspiracy…MORE

Senator Kamala Harris, Eric Trump Campaigning in Reno Tuesday

The Joe Biden Campaign announced Sunday that Sen Kamala Harris will visit Reno on Tuesday. There were no details given on the time and location. Harris, who is Biden’s vice-presidential candidate, will also visit Las Vegas on Tuesday. Eric Trump will campaign for his father Tuesday in Reno. Eric Trump is scheduled to appear at…MORE

Reno Gleaning Project Looking For Fruit Donations

The Reno Gleaning Project brought in a record high for their harvest this year, with almost 15,000 pounds of fruit collected by the non profit. Last year they pick and distributed 11,000 pounds to local organizations like the Boys and Girls Club. Pam Maines with the project says they hope more people sign up to…MORE

The Turkey Trot is Going Virtual This Year

The City of Sparks is encouraging you to get out and walk as part of this year’s Scheels Turkey Trot being held Thanksgiving week. The event is being held virtually. The Parks and Recreation Department says the event will not be professionally timed, but wants the community to help carry on the annual tradition. When…MORE