Five businesses failed an alcohol sting Saturday in downtown Reno by serving alcohol to underage decoys, 14 passed. Fifteen businesses were Reno Beer Crawl participants, and four were not part of the crawl. The four volunteers were ages 18 to 20 and provided identification if asked. The businesses that failed, were Shifters on W. 2nd…… MORE
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El Dorado Resorts Set to Announce Purchase of Caesar’s Entertainment Corp
Bloomberg News and Reuters both cited unnamed sources that say Eldorado Resorts has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment Corp for $8.7 billion in cash and stock and will assume other debt, making the deal worth about $18 billion. Both news services said the deal is scheduled to be announced sometime Monday.… MORE
Youth Coach Arrested on Child Porn Charges, Police Looking For Victims
The president of Truckee Pop Warner Football, who is also a ski and golf instructor, has been arrested on child pornography-related charges. The Truckee police Department is now asking for the public’s help finding more victims. 28-year-old Anthony Joseph Coronado-Smith posted $157,000 bond and was released from the Nevada County jail. He was booked Wednesday.…… MORE
Drunk Driving Crackdown Results in 21 Arrests
A regional drunk driving crackdown over the weekend led to 21 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The saturation patrols in the Truckee Meadows Friday and Saturday nights also led to 64 warnings for traffic violations and seven traffic citations. There were 97 traffic stops total. The regional enforcement was conducted…… MORE
School Board Meeting Will Consider The Superintendent’s “Alleged Misconduct”
The Washoe County School Board has scheduled a meeting for July 1st to consider the future of Superintendent Traci Davis. The statement released Friday from School Board President Katy Simon Holland said the board will “consider the character, alleged misconduct and/or professional competence.” of Davis One allegation says that she inappropriately shared information about a…… MORE
The Hottest Collectible at The 100th Reno Rodeo
The Wildest, Richest Rodeo is the West is celebrating 100 years, and there may be no better way to commemorate that, than with this. Reno Rodeo President Mike Torvinen. For information about the Reno Rodeo, go to RenoRodeo.com, you’ll find a full schedule of events for each night.… MORE
Murder Suspect Will Appear in Reno Courtroom Today
A suspect in a February murder in supposed to be in a Reno courtroom today (mon), after being arrested in California and extradited to Nevada on a murder charge. Reno police say 72 year old Ralph Goad was arrested in Sacramento with the help of U.S. marshals. He was booked into the Washoe County Jail…… MORE
Vegas Medical Professionals Indicted on Opioid Distribution Charges
The federal war on opioids now includes the indictment of two Las Vegas doctors, and three other medical professionals. 39 year old Dr. Chad Hall, 50 year old Dr. Ronald Smith, are charged with conspiracy to possession, and with distributing an opioid. 68 year old Michael Halprin, an unlicensed nurse practitioner in Las Vegas, and…… MORE
Sections of The Truckee River Bike Path Will be Closed For Maintenance
Beginning Monday through Friday, June 28th, the city of Sparks will close sections of the Truckee River Bike Path, as crews clear the path of overgrown brush, weeds and dead trees. Various sections of the path will be closed from 7 am to 2 pm each day. Crew Supervisor Casey Bond says in the interest…… MORE
Inter-Tribal Council Hosts First “Fun Walk” Fundraiser Monday at Sparks Marina
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada will host its 1st annual Fun Walk Fundraiser, Monday June 24th at 7:00 am, at Sparks Marina. There will be a fee of $25.00 per participant. The Sparks Marina Loop is a 1.9-mile trail, good for all skill levels. This will be the 1st annual fun walk fundraiser held for the…… MORE
