A free event will be hosted at “The Eddy” Tuesday, May 15, to kickoff a new film going into production – Desert Shadows. The festivities will include a meet and greet with the cast and crew of the film, including Disney legend, Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy, Pluto and many other popular characters. A…… MORE
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Suspect Arrested in Sparks Stabbing Incident
Sparks Police arrested a man after he allegedly stabbed someone in west Sparks. 32-year-old Rogelio Reyes, was booked on a felony count of battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm. Police said they received a report of a stabbing in the 1800 block of El Rancho Drive at about 5 a.m. Saturday. The…… MORE
Overnight Lane Closures on Interstate 80 Begin
Overnight lane closures are now in effect on Interstate 80 west of Reno as the Nevada Department of Transportation embarks on a $42 million multi-year project to repave the interstate. This will go on through late next year, and drivers will see road work heading both directions from Keystone Avenue west to the state line…… MORE
State of Nevada Career Fair This Wednesday
If you’re a veteran, or you’re married to one, and you need a good paying job with benefits, then update your resume, and make plans to attend the State of Nevada Career Fair this Wednesday.… MORE
Local Law Enforcement Launch “Click it or Ticket” Campaign
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is reminding everyone to buckle up as their agency, and other local law enforcement, embark on their latest “Click It or Ticket” Campaign. The campaign begins this week through the 31st, and they’ll be looking for people who are not wearing seatbelts, or wearing them improperly, and they’re keeping an…… MORE
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and local health officials say there’s been a steep decline in the teen birth rate. Since 1991 it’s down 67% nationally. Nevada has also reported a sharp decline in both the teen pregnancy and teen birth rate. From 1991 to 2016, the teen birth rate in Nevada declined by…… MORE
Gary Schmidt Will Stay in The Senate District 16 Race
Gary Schmidt says he’s not leaving the race against Ben Kieckhefer for Senate District 16 race, and will appeal his disqualification from the election. Incumbent Kieckhefer challenged Schmidt’s run because he said that Schmidt didn’t live in the district, and wasn’t qualified because Schmidt listed his residence as Reindeer Lodge, which was destroyed after heavy…… MORE
Gerlach Students Will Soon Have a Shorter School Week
The 24 students who go to elementary, middle, and high school in Gerlach will have a shorter school week to look forward to in the future. Washoe County School District has agreed with the staff, and most parents in Gerlach, to reduce school days from five to four, adopting a Monday through Thursday schedule. The…… MORE
Six Washoe County High Schools in Top 30 for Nevada
(KOH) – A report by U.S. News & World Report ranks five Washoe County School District high schools among Nevada’s top 30 high schools: Incline High School ranked third in the state; Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology ranked fourth; McQueen High School ranked eighth; Wooster High School ranked 12th; and Truckee Meadows Community College Magnet…… MORE
C Street Garage Getting Apartments
(KOH) – The C Street garage has been sold by the city of Sparks to Silver Wing Development. They plan to add several stories of apartments to the garage in the next two years. Julie Deuwel with the city of Sparks says housing is in real demand, and this will help. The complex will house more…… MORE
