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Reno Firefighters Respond to Blaze on Sinclair Street

Reno firefighters responded to a small blaze on Sinclair Street. The fire broke out just before 2:30 a.m. this morning. Officials say a mattress caught fire on the second floor of the City Center Apartments.MORE

Police Respond to Calls of Armed Suspect

Reno Police are investigating an incident that happened just before 11 p.m. last night. Officers received reports of destruction of property in the area of Mt. Rainier St. and Mt. Whitney St. north of Mayors Park. They said someone was allegedly flattening car tires. Soon after, officers received reports of a man waving a gun…MORE

Swan Lake Pipeline Project Moves Forward

A proposed pipeline project to move water from Swan Lake to the Stead Airport and into American Flat is moving forward. The Reno City Council along with the Washoe County Commission approved the plan Tuesday during a joint meeting. The city approved an open bid of $3 million to build the pipeline. Washoe County approved…MORE

Washoe County Deputies Investigating Shots Fired Situation in Galena

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect or suspects who fired shots in a Galena neighborhood. It happened around 11PM Sunday, August 4th. Deputies were called to a home in the area the next day and found evidence of several shots fired, and damage to a garage door and vehicles parked in the…MORE

Veterans Guest House Looking For Rib Cook Off Volunteers

With the Nugget Best in the West Rib Cookoff just around the corner, the Veterans Guest House needs your help to staff up drink booths at the festival. You’ll earn an hourly wage and tips, which goes to guest house at the end of the event. The guest house relies on community funding to keep…MORE

Hot August Nights Roars Into Reno & Sparks

Hot August Nights has roared into town, bringing over $100 million dollars into our local economy, and hundreds of classic cars, trucks and visitors from all over.MORE

Gold Prices Jump Amid Trade War Uncertainty

Gold prices hit a six-year high as the stock market plummeted on news that China was devaluing its currency, retaliating against the United States in the President’s trade war. The spot price closed on the New York Mercantile Exchange at $1,463.40 per ounce, up $23.40, and the London afternoon fixing price for gold Monday was…MORE

Reno Police Taking Extra Precautions For Hot August Nights

In light of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Reno Police want to reassure the public that Hot August Nights is safe to attend, with extra enforcement added, and intelligence sources being followed minute by minute.MORE