Jason Soto, who has spent the last three years as Reno’s acting police chief, is now officially the Police Chief. A unanimous Reno Council affirmed the appointment of Soto, as recommended by the City Managery. One of Soto’s top commanders, Ollie Miller, calls Soto a friend and a mentor who’s done the city a lot…… MORE
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Sparks Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting
Sparks Police are investigating a road rage incident Tuesday night near the Sparks Marina after multiple witnesses reported hearing shots fired. When police arrived, they were able to identify the parties involved. No word yet on if anybody was taken into custody. There were no injuries reported.… MORE
Washoe County Commission Puts The “Pot Lounge” Discussion on Hold
Washoe County Commissioners have rejected directing staff to study the ramifications of allowing marijuana lounges, and other public use of cannabis.… MORE
Lawsuit Against The Nevada Division of Forestry Over The Little Valley Fire Now in Discovery Phase
A lawsuit against the Nevada Division of Forestry by Little Valley Fire victims, who lost their homes when a prescribed burn got out of control due to high winds, moved into the discovery phase last week.… MORE
County Commissioner Demands Action For North Valleys Residents
Washoe County Commissioner Jeanne Herman stepped to other side of the podium, to call on her fellow commissioners to do the right thing for flood victims in Lemmon Valley.… MORE
County Commissioners Moving Ahead With Smoke & Vape Free Parks Plan
County Commissioners are moving head toward creating smoke and vape-free parks in Washoe County. In a collaborative effort, Washoe County, in alignment with regional partners, has moved to approve creating smoke-free parks in Washoe County. The Park Commissions from Washoe County, City of Reno and City of Sparks have voted to support smoke and vape-free…… MORE
Washoe County School Trustees Hold Special Budget Deficit Meeting
Washoe County School Trustees held a special meeting Tuesday, trying to resolve an ongoing budget deficit. They turned back a proposal to eliminate ten teachers who teach English to non English speakers. They will approve a wider “walk zone” around schools, which will mean fewer students on buses, eight to ten fewer drivers and save…… MORE
New Details Released in Carson City Stabbing
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has released more details about a woman charged with attempted murder, after stabbing two men and a dog last Friday. 24-year old Melisa Nunez got into an argument with a man at her apartment on Woodside Drive and stabbed him on the side of the head. Another man who was…… MORE
Two Men Arrested After Attempting to Flee From Washoe County Deputies
Two men who made a run for it, as Washoe County Deputies closed in, are in custody, after an incident at South Virginia and Peckham Tuesday afternoon. Deputies with a K-9 unit tried to stop the vehicle as part of an illegal drug investigation, and say the driver slammed on his brakes several times, trying…… MORE
More Than 300 Needy Kids Will Get New Shoes
More than 300 kids in Carson City, at 11 schools are getting brand new shoes. For the 14th year the “Step into Spring” program is providing shoes to needy students in transition. Those are students who lack fixed and regular nighttime residences. School officials say the need for shoes is great, many students come to…… MORE
