The Sears store at Meadowood Mall is closing sometime in July, as part of the closure of 166 stores announced earlier this year. Now Sears is looking at closing 60 to 72 more stores, as sales continue to fall for the former retail giant. In 2012 Sears had 4,000 stores, after the shakeout they’ll be…… MORE
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Suspect Shot by Sparks Security Guard Identified
A security guard says he was forced to shoot a man armed with a rifle-type firearm who exited a car in a Sparks nightclub parking lot. According to police, Carlos Leyva had aimed the gun at another man, who was unarmed, walking through the parking lot, as well as at the security guard. The security…… MORE
Burglars Sought By Reno PD, Have You Seen them?
Reno Police are looking for two men caught on camera breaking into the Honors Academy of Literature on Arlington Avenue earlier this month. It happened around 5:30AM May 16th. The suspects were caught on security camera, and police are now asking anyone who recognizes them to come forward. They were seen driving a blue and…… MORE
Vietnam Memorial “Moving Wall” in Minden
The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall is in Minden. The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. , and it has been in circulation around the country since 1984. Through June 4th, the Moving Wall will visit Douglas County and it will be sponsored by Eastside Memorial Park.…… MORE
Washoe County Supervisory Deputies Endorse Balaam for Sheriff
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Supervisory Deputies Association is endorsing Darin Balaam for Washoe County Sheriff. The membership voted on May 30 with Balaam receiving 98 percent of the 63 members votes. President Bill Ames says with his experience, education, and many years of effective leadership, Darin Balaam is clearly the best candidate for Washoe County…… MORE
Defamation Suit Against Storey Co Sheriff Will Go Forward
Looks like Lance Gilman, a Storey County Commissioner, will get his day in court, in a defamation suit he filed against Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro. Judge James Todd Russell of the Storey County District Court ruled at a recent hearing that sufficient evidence exists to establish that Sheriff Gerald Antinoro lied in a public…… MORE
RTC Reducing Bus Fares for All, Providing Benefits for Seniors and Vets
The Regional Transportation Commission Board recently approved making bus passes more affordable for everyone, and extending reduced-fare eligibility to benefit Veterans and seniors. The RTC is also simplifying transit-fare options to make buying a bus pass easier and to encourage more people to use transit. Veterans will be eligible for reduced ares and the age…… MORE
Reno Man Killed in Las Vegas Traffic
Las Vegas Police are investigating the death of a Reno man killed in traffic Wednesday night. Police say a teenage girl driving a Mercedes-Benz was headed north on Decatur Boulevard north of Bonanza Road. She hit a pedestrian crossing Decatur, outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian died after being taken to a hospital. His name has…… MORE
Gaming Win in Nevada Strong, But Short of a Billion Dollars for April
Gaming win in Nevada did not crack a billion dollars in April, but came pretty close. It was 953.7 million dollars, and that’s up nearly 8% from a year ago. It was the first time this year the gaming win didn’t hit a billion. Gaming win on the Las Vegas Strip was 825 million of…… MORE
Planning Commission Considering Accessory Dwelling Units in Reno
Trying to find a solution to the housing crunch in northern Nevada, the Reno Planning Commission discussed a proposal that would allow homeowners with properties covering more than 9,000 square feet to build second units available for rent. Heater Manzo, Reno assistant planner, says the Accessory Dwelling Units would provide the opportunity to add more…… MORE
