Illegal dumping continues to be a serious problem in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The maximum fine that can be imposed for illegal dumping is $5,000 and/or six months in jail. Person(s) caught dumping may also be responsible for the cost of clean-up and restoration. Captain Don Harris says they will file federal charges against owners…… MORE
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Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation Gives 20 College Scholarships to Cancer Survivors
The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation presented 20 high school students, who are also cancer survivors, scholarships this week for their higher education. Two time Olympic Gold medal winner David Wise spoke at the luncheon, and says he hopes his words helped the students realize they can achieve their dreams, just like he did. Each…… MORE
Arrest Made in Weekend Stabbing in Incline Village
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Samuel Rogers has been arrested for a stabbing early Monday morning in Incline Village. Investigators say two men got into a fight at the Village Pub about 1 a.m. One man was stabbed and taken to a hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies say…… MORE
Road Closures in Sparks Begin Today
Q & D Construction is closing thee roadway over the North Truckee Drain at the Intersection of Sparks Blvd., Springland Drive and O’Callaghan Drive. This closure is anticipated to take three to five working days. Detours will be in place to direct traffic around this closure. The city of Sparks and NV Energy, are upgrading…… MORE
Reno Fire Crews Stop Brush Fire on Sutro Street
Reno Firefighters stopped a half-acre brush fire in north Reno. Flames were reported at an area in the 2400 block of Sutro Street, near Patton and Tripp, shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The fire burned next to an apartment complex, which was not damaged, and cottonwood trees, some of which were scorched. No injuries are…… MORE
Nevada AG, 22 Others Ask Congress for Election Protection
Attorney General Ford today joined a total 22 attorneys general from around the country to ask Congress to take action to protect the integrity of America’s elections. Ford and the other attorneys general ask Congress to provide additional election security grants to states and localities, support the establishment of cybersecurity and audit standards for election…… MORE
Do You Have Your Rodeo Kickoff Concert Tickets?
Tickets are still available for the big Reno Rodeo Kickoff concert. This show features Chris Janson and special guest Tyler Farr. The show is in the Reno Rodeo Outdoor Arena, starting at 7pm Wednesday. Tickets will be available at the door, or you can get them online through “MyNevadaTickets.com.” … MORE
Verizon Problem Affecting Police Agencies, 911 Calls
The Verizon Wireless switcher in Stockton, California, has lost the ability to relay calls to 911 from Verizon Wireless callers in the Reno/Sparks/Washoe County areas, so 911 service is not available for Verizon customers in our area for police, fire and ambulance service. Regular phone calls are not affected. In the meantime, you may find…… MORE
Washoe School Superintendent Takes Leave of Absence
Washoe County School Superintendent Traci Davis is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. Dr. Kristin McNeill is now acting Superintendent. The leave of absence is of indeterminate length. Details of the reason for the leave of absence will not be made public, Dr. McNeill has been with the district for 26 years, including…… MORE
Reno SWAT Surrounds Home, Finds Suspect Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
The Reno Police Department and SWAT found a man who apparently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a home in the 1100 block of Sageberry Court Monday night. The home he was in was surrounded after he allegedly hit his father in the head with a crowbar. Lt. William Rulla says the man’s mother…… MORE
