The Nevada Highway Patrol is asking if anyone in the public saw a road rage incident late Tuesday afternoon on eastbound Interstate 80 between USA Parkway and Fernley that led to a crash at Fernley. It happened between 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. May 1st, and involved a gold GMC Yukon XL sport utility vehicle…… MORE
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Washoe County Launches New Service
Washoe County has launched Washoe311, a non-emergency, centralized customer service center. Staffed with live employees, Washoe311 is designed to provide the public with answers about county services. Nancy Leuenhagen, Washoe County Communications Director says, “This is the next evolution of communicating with our citizens and connecting them to the services they need.” Besides providing information…… MORE
Update- Armed Suspect Under Arrest
Deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office have arrested the suspect in a shooting Tuesday night in Spanish Springs. Irving Hernandez was arrested Wednesday morning after a massive search in the area of Lazy 5 Regional Park off Pyramid Highway. Deputies say one girl who is also a suspect is in custody. Investigators say Hernandez…… MORE
Update-NTSB and FAA Investigating Plane Crash at Reno-Stead Airport
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of a Reno man found dead after a single-engine plane crash at the Reno Stead Airport Tuesday night. 80-year-old John Gano Parker was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of his death has not been determined. First responders say they found the plane flipped…… MORE
Reno Police Release Photo of Suspect Who Crashed into a Local Marijuana Dispensary
Reno Police are looking for the driver who crashed into the Sierra Wellness marijuana dispensary last Monday and fled the scene. They’ve now released a surveillance photo.… MORE
Don’t Forget to Get Your Tickets For Reno’s Birthday Bash
Even though she doesn’t look a day over a hundred, it’s almost time to celebrate Reno’s 150th birthday at Greater Nevada Field May 9th, but you need to get a ticket now before they’re all gone. Tickets at Reno.gov… MORE
Nevada State Railroad Museum’s Historic McKeen Motor Car Making Runs This Weekend
The Nevada State Railroad Museum’s historic McKeen Motor Car — built for service on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in 1910 — will be making its first runs of 2018 this weekend… MORE
LimeBike Coming to The Truckee Meadows
LimeBikes are on their way to the Truckee Meadows this month. They’ll be placed all over the Reno/Sparks area, including the Indian Colony and UNR campus, and will be available to rent in just a couple of weeks. Want to try out a LimeBike? Use the promo code LIMERENO to receive $3 in ride credits.…… MORE
Wells School Teacher Pleads “No Contest” to Felony Sex Charges
A Wells elementary school teacher pleaded no contest this week to charges she had sex with as many as four male high school students. 41 year old Tennille Whitaker was arraigned on four counts of sexual conduct between a school employee and a pupil, which is a category C felony. She faces a possible 1…… MORE
Learn All About Nevada’s New Voting Machines
Another informative Carson City Nevada Triad is being presented this week, and is focusing on the new voting equipment you’ll be using when you cast your ballot in the primary and general elections this year. “Voting: How Do I Participate,” will show you how the new equipment works, and talk about why the city has…… MORE
