Portions of La Posada Drive in Sparks will be intermittently closed this week, as Q & D Construction widens the road from two lanes to four from Omni Drive to Rockwell Boulevard, in preparation for the new Stonebrook subdivision. The road closures will take place Wednesday through Friday, on La Posada from Cordoba Boulevard to…… MORE
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Reno-Tahoe Airport Concerned About NDOT Plan
The Reno Tahoe Airport is concerned that NDOT’s plan to eliminate a flyover ramp, will lead to gridlock around the airport. Airport spokesman Brian Kulpin says one of the great things about the airport now, is how quickly people can get in an out. We’re talking about the southbound offramp that zooms people into the…… MORE
Nevada Governor Giving Teachers More Time to Complete State Mandated Course
Governor Sandoval is giving teachers more time to complete a state mandated college course on “Family Engagement.” It’s part of a 2015 law, but it’s now being seen as another hurdle to maintaining a teaching license in a state that already has too few teachers. Teachers are getting two more years to complete the course,…… MORE
Car crashes into home, Reno Police investigate
Reno Police are investigating an incident after a car crashed into a home Saturday night. According to KRNV News 4, the crash occurred after 9 p.m. April 28 near the intersection of Seventh and Frontier Streets. Police say the home partially collapsed around the car and a family was inside the home at the time,…… MORE
Reno Police detain man for public theft
Reno Police arrested a man Saturday afternoon who snatched a woman’s purse near the Reno Arch. Around 3 p.m. April 28, officers were hailed by people who were chasing the man in the 200 block of Lake Street. Police detained 18-year-old Hennessey Hunt, identified by the victim and several witnesses as the robber. The victim’s…… MORE
Dayton Fire Caused by Motorcycle Racer
(KOH) – A brush fire northwest of Dayton was started by a competitor in the Virginia City Grand Prix. According to Central Lyon County fire Battalion Chief Bob Ryser, a motorcycle rider fell over in dry grass and started the small fire, which has been stopped at less than an acre. Fire officials are concerned that…… MORE
Burning Co-Founder Larry Harvey Dead at 70
(KOH) – The co-founder of Burning Man died at 8:24 am this morning. Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell reported that Larry Harvey died at a San Francisco hospital, after receiving medical treatment since suffering a stroke 3 weeks ago. Harvey created Burning Man on a San Francisco beach in 1986, and later moved the event to…… MORE
New “CoWork” Space Opening in Downtown Reno
A new co-working space is announcing its plans to open on the west side of downtown Reno. Beacon CoWork will be at 140 Washington Street between the Riverwalk and 2nd Street and is the latest of several co-working spaces to open its doors in the region. Founder and Firestarter Nikki McGuire says “As home prices…… MORE
Joy Prom This Weekend for Disabled Students in Washoe County
Students with disabilities are attending the “Joy Prom” Saturday. It’s a free event for students in the Washoe County School District with physical and cognitive disabilities. The event serves as an additional opportunity for these students to experience a typical prom night full of fun, music, and dancing. This event features food and activity booths…… MORE
More New Jobs Coming, This Time Monin Inc. to Spanish Springs
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) announced that Monin Inc., a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of gourmet flavorings, will be opening a new facility in the Spanish Springs area, with plans to add up to thirty quality jobs. The new location and 100,000 square foot facility is part of a long-term strategic plan…… MORE
