Nevada Department of Transportation is scheduled to complete a temporary intersection closure on State Route 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County as part of installation of a traffic roundabout. The intersection is anticipated to reopen to traffic by 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9. Construction will continue over the coming week, with a traffic flagger…… MORE
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Man Arrested For Lewdness With Children
Washoe County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man on four charges of lewdness with children. Charges against 29-year-old Jovel Alexander Duron-Valle are related to incidents that occurred in 2016, involving three victims he knew. As this is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office…… MORE
Big Haul on Drug Take Back Day
Nevada collected more than 8,000 pounds of prescription drugs during the latest “Take Back Day.” Across the country the total was roughly 1 million pounds. These drug collections started when federal agencies found that flushing them was a health hazard, and leaving them in medicine cabinets created a risk of a medical mistake, the risk…… MORE
Reno Mayor, NV Senator Celebrate Drone Selection
In a national hookup between Reno and Washington DC, the City celebrated its selection for the federal drone pilot program, that will test delivery systems to develop safety standards. Senator Dean Heller was in DC. with transportation secretary Elaine Chow, and nine other entities selected for the Presidents drone program. Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, and the…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Child Luring Cases
Reno Police are investigating reports of strangers approaching children in the south Reno area. According to Lieutenant Zach Thew, on Monday, May 7th shortly before 9am, Children walking near Curti Ranch Road reported a man approached them and offered them candy. He is described as white with gauges in his ears. Another incident reportedly happened…… MORE
Teenage Suspect Arrested After Fatal Shooting in Dayton
Reno Police have arrested 17-year-old Malik Avila, wanted for Monday night’s shooting death in Dayton. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened shortly after 9 p.m. Monday on Pine Cone Road. After an investigation, deputies identified Avila as a person of interest. About noon Tuesday, Reno Police responded to a home on…… MORE
Crews Knock Down a Couple of Small Fires Around The Truckee Meadows
Officials say a trailer was destroyed after a fire broke out early Wednesday morning. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded just after midnight near Piping Rock & Pebble Beach Drive. Luckily no on was inside, the cause is under investigation. Sparks Fire crews were called to a small brush fire just before 2:30 this morning…… MORE
Stuff-A-Bus For Seniors This Friday
Stuff A Bus For Seniors is coming up Friday at Greater Nevada Field, and it’s easier than ever to help out seniors in the Truckee Meadows.… MORE
Work Continues on The 4th Street/Prater Way bus RAPID Transit Project
The Regional Transportation Commission is doing more work on the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit Project beginning Sunday that will effect a busy intersection. RTC will shut down the intersection at Prater Way and El Rancho Drive through Tuesday, May 22nd. Get updates on the project by texting 4-Prater to 79-79-79, or online at…… MORE
It’s Nurses Week
It’s National Nurses Week , and folks around the state are honoring Nevada’s 43,000 registered nurses. President of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Jennifer Doyle says nursing is a profession that requires unique skills and dedication.… MORE
