Thanks to the tech boom at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, we’ve seen a lot of growth from Cold Springs to Fernley. And, with thousands of new residents, development is in overdrive for housing, shopping, and infrastructure. This week we’ll talk with leaders in Northern Nevada development about building in an area that’s running out…… MORE
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Flu Season is Off to an Early Start in Washoe County
Flu Season is off to an early start, with influenza cases already being reported in Washoe County, and the Health District is strongly encouraging residents to get a flu shot immediately.… MORE
District Considering a Rebuild of O’Brien STEM Academy
The Washoe County School District is considering a complete tear down and rebuild of O’Brien STEM Academy, and they’re hosting a meeting next week to get your feedback. The district looked at the cost of a renovation of the older school, and it may be less expensive to construct a new school from the ground…… MORE
Stranded Man Fires Shot at Emergency Responders
A man is under arrest for felony assault on a peace officer northeast of Stampede Reservoir. Sierra County Sheriffs were first on the scene Friday Night responding to a 911 call about a man who had been stranded in the area for several weeks. Upon arrival at the scene, a deputy was shot at. Backups…… MORE
One Person Killed in Crash on Highway 50
An early morning crash on Highway 50 claimed one life in Eureka County Saturday morning. The crash happened about 3am when a vehicle is said to have left its lane and then overcorrected, causing it to overturn. Eureka County sheriffs pronounced the driver, 52-year old Matthew Long, dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office and…… MORE
Crews Rescue Injured Hang Glider
Fire and rescue crews responded to an injured hang glider near Slide Mountain Saturday afternoon, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. TMFPD and North Lake Tahoe Fire crews extricated the glider with the assistance of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Team. The hang glider was transported from the scene by…… MORE
Police Investigating Break-in at Reno High School
Washoe County School District police are investigating a break-in at the Reno High and Hug High football game on Friday night. Reno head football coach Jon Haskins says his locker room was broken into and a handful of personal belongings were stolen. Haskins says the incident happened sometime between halftime and the end of the…… MORE
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home Opens in Sparks
The new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home held its grand opening in Sparks.… MORE
Senator Kamala Harris Brings Her Campaign to Reno
US Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris returned to Reno this week with two stops in Northern Nevada.… MORE
MGM Resorts Agrees to Settlement With Victims of Las Vegas Mass Shooting
MGM Resorts has agreed to a nearly $800 million settlement with victims of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. Robert Eglet, lead attorney for the plaintiffs, praised the settlement, and leaders at MGM. Eglet says while nothing will be able to bring back the lives lost or undo the horrors so many suffered on that…… MORE
