Washoe county sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man accused of illegal dumping in Golden Valley. 31 year old Sergio Villasenor was arrested around 4 pm this afternoon. Deputies say the arrest came thanks to the quick action of an alert Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District volunteer crew in the area. If you come across an…… MORE
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Multiple People Displaced by Fire at Phoenix Apartments in Reno
Multiple people have been displaced after an early morning fire Saturday at The Phoenix apartments in Reno. Reno Fire brought in aerial assistance to get that blaze under control on Kietzke Lane. Heavy damage was sustained, and one firefighter was injured battling the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
Local Teacher Wins National Award
Nicholas Jaques, the band director at Carson Middle School, was presented with the Milken Educator Award late last week, to the tune of $25,000.… MORE
Photos Released of Junk King Burglary Suspect
Secret Witness is asking for the public’s help finding the man who broke into Junk King at 960 Matley Lane in Reno on Oct. 20. At about 5:09 a.m., the suspect broke the front door with a mallet, then kicked in a locked office door and stole a safe. He appears to be driving a…… MORE
RTC Preparing Launch of “FlexRIDE” Service
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is getting ready to launch “FlexRIDE,” that will provide curbside to curbside service on shared ride transit.… MORE
Washoe County School District Dealing With a Bus Driver Shortage
The Washoe County School District has a shortage of bus drivers. With the low unemployment rate, it’s been difficult for the district to find qualified employees. They need to staff 50 to 55 drivers. Those hired will work 6.5 hours per day and are eligible for benefits that include health insurance, paid time off, and…… MORE
Pet Sales Were on The Agenda at The Reno City Council
The Reno City Council took a first step toward banning the retail sale of dogs and cats. Wednesday, the city attorney’s staff returned with a proposal–no new licenses for 6 months–during which time they would work on with three different alternatives to present to the council. One, that any business selling dogs or cats would…… MORE
Concerned Citizen Helps Catch a Pair of Car Thieves
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office credits a concerned citizen’s call for leading to the arrest of two people Wednesday suspected of having a stolen motor vehicle. 27-year-old Daniel Argueta and 34-year-old Lydia Bonta, both of Reno were booked on suspicion of possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Argueta also had outstanding arrest warrants. A deputy…… MORE
Traci Davis Interviewing For Principal Position in Clark County
Former Washoe County School District Superintendent Traci Davis has confirmed to our news partner KOLO 8 News Now that she is interviewing for a principal position at a Clark County prep school. The school serves students in grades K-12. Davis, who maintains that she was unjustly fired this summer, currently has a lawsuit against the…… MORE
Deputy Attacked by Suspect’s Dog in Spanish Springs
Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Spanish Springs man Wednesday morning for battery on two women and burglarizing two homes. The Sheriff’s Office was called for a possible residential burglary in progress on the 1400 block of Kinglet Drive around 10:15am. When deputies arrived, 46-year-old Patrick Sparhawk of Spanish Springs was outside in front of…… MORE
