Local cabs are being robbed and the person conducting the robberies has been caught on tape. In the past week, it occurred twice, both times a male suspect was picked-up at a downtown casino and then later pulled a gun on the driver. The suspect is described as African American between 5’8″ and 6’2″ and…… MORE
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It’s Restaurant Week in Midtown Reno
RTC’s Virginia Street Improvement Project is making headway, with much of the work being completed in the in the couple of months, and just in time for Restaurant week. RTC’s Lauren Ball says the event that kicks off Wednesday is a great way to funnel your dollars into local businesses. Find out what’s open on…… MORE
NDOT Begins Project on McCarran This Week
The Nevada Department of Transportation is embarking on a project on McCarran this week, and you could see some delays overnight on that roadway due to construction.… MORE
Crews Knock Down Wildfire in Spanish Springs
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center says the ‘Kohls Fire’ off Pyramid Highway near Disc Drive has been controlled at 18 acres. There’s still no word on what caused the blaze. Crews from Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, the Sparks Fire Department and the Bureau of Land Management responded. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office RAVEN…… MORE
Reports of Protesters Planning to Flood Into Small Towns Prove False
Concerns about groups planning to flood into small towns in Nevada, California, Idaho and elsewhere, had Truckee, Lyon County and Elko buzzing. But “Antifa” is not coming. Matt Hildreth, executive director of RuralOrganizing.org, says civic leaders across the country have reached out to his group over concerns that people from big city protests are coming…… MORE
How’s The Turnout so Far For Nevada’s Mail-in Primary
Election day is Tuesday, but voting has been underway, by mail for days. How’s the turnout? Pretty low, but on track to match other primaries, more or less.… MORE
Another Suspected Reno Rioter Arrested
After three arrests of accused looters and vandals, Reno Police made a fourth arrest Wednesday. Wesley Compton was arrested for theft and felony destruction of property. He allegedly threw ricks at police officers during the riots of May 30th. Another suspect is still being sought.… MORE
Right-Wing Extremists Arrested During Vegas Protests
Three men with ties to anti government right-wing extremists have been arrested on terrorism charges in what investigators believe was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas. Prosecutors say the Nevada men face conspiracy charges stemming from a plan that began in conjunction with “Re-open Nevada” protests. They say the men…… MORE
Acting City Manager Jason Soto Promising to Make Some Changes
Reno acting city manager, Police Chief Jason Soto says he listened to the comments from the public, and is pledging to do a better job.… MORE
Public Comment Focused on Policing at The Reno City Council Meeting
The street protests were about the death of George Floyd, but Reno Police and Sparks Police found themselves on the wrong side of public comment at the Reno City Council Meeting. Speakers called for independent review boards to look into the use of force. Some speakers urged the council to direct funds away from police,…… MORE
