The State of Education address will be delivered by Washoe County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill, Wednesday night February 19th. Dr. McNeill will discuss how the District is working to prepare its 64,000 students for the workplaces of the future, the District’s progress in achieving its academic goals, and the challenges it faces…… MORE
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Reno Police Looking For Dark Sedan Involved in Hit & Run
A hit and run sent a pedestrian to the hospital in Reno on Monday afternoon. Reno Police say the pedestrian was in the intersection of East Plumb Lane and South Virginia, when they were struck by a dark colored sedan. The sedan fled the scene and the male pedestrian is recovering with an injured foot.… MORE
Crews Respond to Wildfire in Tahoe National Forest
A 120-acre wildfire is burning in the Tahoe National Forest. Cal Fire and Placer County firefighters are assisting the U.S. Forest Service along with Antelope Fire on Highway 49 and Fillippini Road in Sierraville. Growth of the fire has slowed. The cause is under investigation.… MORE
Construction Worker Injured in Northwest Reno
A construction worker is being treated for injuries after an accident in Northwest Reno. According to Reno Fire a worker was pinned between a tractor trailer and another piece of machinery, on the job site at North McCarran and Mae Anne Avenue. Initial calls to emergency responders mentioned a crane collapse, but responders didn’t find…… MORE
Kidnapping Suspect From Susanville May be in Reno
A kidnapping suspect from Susanville may be in Reno or Sacramento and Lassen County deputies are asking for the public’s help. According to deputies, Maitland Carpenter was last seen leaving a Susanville area home with Dorothy Crosby. The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office says the kidnapping victim was located, but the suspect is still at large.…… MORE
Senator Jacky Rosen Will Tour The Sparks Fire Department Today
Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen today tours the Sparks Fire Department. She’ll be discussing her recently introduced HERO Act. That’s bipartisan legislation that would require data collection to help determine best practices for identifying and treating post-traumatic stress, and combating suicide among first responders. Also today from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, Senator Rosen will hold a discussion…… MORE
Delta Adding Daily Flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Delta Air Lines will upgrade its existing seasonal nonstop service, to year-round between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, in June.… MORE
Reno PD Investigating Shooting at The Little Waldorf Saloon on North Virginia Street
Reno Police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of the Little Waldorf Saloon on N. Virginia Street. It happened just before 1:00 this (fri) morning. Officers say one male victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. No information about the shooter has been released.… MORE
Suspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Sparks
A hostage situation at a Sparks apartment complex ended with police shooting and killing the suspect. A female victim in the case was taken to the hospital for treatment for injuries that were non life-threatening. The call started with a reported kidnapping just after 7:30pm. The incident happened at the Park Vista Apartments in the…… MORE
Funeral For Former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell Scheduled For Feb 20
The funeral for former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell, who died Feb. 11, will be Thursday, Feb. 20, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 100 Bishop Manogue Drive. There will also be a celebration of life for the public on Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the downtown Reno Ballroom at 401 N. Center…… MORE
