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Local Events Cancelled Over Coronavirus Fears

Event organizers across Northern Nevada and in California are taking precautions with the coronavirus emergency. Many are postponing or canceling events to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Affected events in our area include the Annual Reno Jazz Festival in April, Vietnam Day Events at TMCC March 28th; Barton Health’s Pink Heavenly March 21. Also…MORE

Woman Arrested in Douglas County Burglary Investigation

Douglas County is clearing up some burglary cases, with the arrest of a Gardnerville woman. 41 year old Bridgett Blair, was arrested March 6 on an East Fork Justice Court warrant for possession of stolen property. Several pieces of stolen property were recovered from her home and leads developed from that search warran,t led to…MORE

COVID-19 Precautions in Place at The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam says precautions are in place at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility to aid in protecting staff and inmates from COVID-19. The plan includes increased medical screenings, increased education and awareness for both inmates and staff, and increased sanitation efforts throughout the entire Sheriff’s Office. If a flu-like case…MORE

Phase 2 of The Shopper’s Square Demolition is Underway

Phase 2 of the Shopper’s Square demolition is underway, with crews working daily to take down portions of the building to make way for the Reno Public Market. Crews have been dismantling the interior of the section where the mall used to be to make way for an organic grocery store. Sal Ariginello with Shopper’s…MORE

NDOW Says Hunting Tags go on Sale Monday

The Nevada Department of Wildlife wants you to know that hunting tags go on sale Monday, and if you want to bag a deer or Desert Bighorn Sheep this season you need to get your application in to the agency.MORE

A Winter Storm is on The Way This Weekend

The National Weather Service in Reno wants you to be prepared for a late winter storm approaching this weekend in case you have to drive over the pass.MORE

Nevada Attorney General Warns of Covid 19 Scams

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is warning consumers to be alert of scammers looking to take advantage of fear surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) to sell fake products or steal your money or personal information. Fraudsters may use text messages, social media and emails to promote these scams. Consumers should be cautious of fraudsters using these…MORE

One Person Injured in Shooting in Sparks

Spark Police are investigating a shooting in Spanish Springs. Just before 1am, Police responded to 4005 Moorpark Ct. on a report of shots fired. On arrival, officers met found a victim who had a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was unable to provide any information about the shooter. Anyone who may have…MORE

Need a Ride on St. Patrick’s Day?

The RTC is marking 17 years of providing a safe transportation choice to help people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly with the FREE Safe RIDE program. Scheduled RTC transit services will be free on Tuesday, March 17 from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. The goal of providing this free service is to keep our roads…MORE