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The “Cousin Couple” Now Behind Bars

Half of the “Cousin Couple” is in jail in Carson City. 21 year old Devin Leeper is facing burglary charges. Carson City investigators say 18 year old Anna Devine, and her cousin-boyfriend looted a home on the 1700 block of Wellington West February 24th. Anna Devine is in custody in Yuma Arizona awaiting extradition, after…MORE

Photo of Suspected Shooters Released

Reno Police have released photos of two people involved in a gunfire incident on Vassar Street May 17th. Police found two cars damaged by gunfire and met with the victims. Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and woman depicted in the surveillance photos. Detectives are also asking for any information related…MORE

RTC’s Virginia Street Project Gets Environmental Approval

The RTC has received notification that the Federal Transit Administration has issued a Finding of “No Significant Impact,” based on their Environmental Assessment for the Reno Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project. The FONSI document outlines determinations and findings of the environmental analysis in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. RTC says the…MORE

Major Flood Project Complete, Sparks Will Celebrate

The city of Sparks will celebrate the completion of the North Truckee Drain Realignment Project Thursday. The celebration event will be held on the bike path above East Larkin Circle at 9:00 am. The $40 million, multi-phase project, designed by HDR and constructed by Q&D Construction, successfully realigned the North Truckee Drain further downstream of…MORE

Fallon Issues Firm “No” to Recreational Marijuana

The City of Fallon is still saying no to recreational marijuana sales, cultivation, testing or distribution. After hours of debate the vote was unanimous in favor of maintaining the ban. Council members cited Fallon voters the lack of support for the ballot initiative that legalized marijuana in Nevadan, and the federal ban on pot that…MORE

Nevada State Engineer Managing Problems at Washoe Lake Dam

The Nevada State Engineer is actively managing a partial failing of the Washoe Lake Dam in Washoe Valley, in accordance with the Dam’s Emergency Action Plan procedures. Currently, the dam is not breached and repairs are underway. The State Engineer is working closely with other state and local officials to restore the integrity of the…MORE

Sisolak Issues Debate Challenge to Laxalt

The Steve Sisolak for Governor campaign has issued a debate challenge to his GOP opponent in the general election, Adam Laxalt. The proposal calls on Laxalt to agree to participate in televised debates by partnering with major media outlets in both Southern Nevada and Northern Nevada, as well as a Spanish-language outlet. The proposal also…MORE

Reno Fire Hosts Safety Expo Thursday

Reno Fire Department is inviting you to Reno City Plaza  Thursday for the Regional Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo. They say you can learn how to prepare for natural and man made disasters, and talk with experts about safety, health and wellness. Firefighters will “Rappell” down the side of the City Hall Tower, demonstrate river…MORE