Nevada basketball stars Caleb and Cody Martin have declared for the NBA draft, as has Jordan Caroline. But they won’t sign with agents. This will allow them to test the waters, and gauge interest from the pros, while still leaving the door open to return to Nevada for another season.… MORE
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Washoe D.A. Chris Hicks, “Improve Support for Crime Victims”
This is a statement from Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks, about National Crime Victims Rights Week. Hicks is running unopposed for re-election. “None of us is as smart as all of us.” ~ Japanese Proverb In 2016, 5.7 million U.S. residents over 12 years of age experienced violent victimizations. U.S. households experienced 15.9 million…… MORE
The Highest Gas Prices in Nevada Are in Reno And Sparks
Gas prices at Nevada pumps have hit the $3 mark for the first time in 2 and a half years. AAA Nevada reports that the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline statewide is exactly $3. That’s 8 cents more than just a week ago and 34 cents higher than the national average…… MORE
Reno Police Are Out Looking For Distracted Drivers
April is distracted driving awareness month, and if you’re not paying attention, or on your cell phone, you’re gonna get a ticket. … MORE
Expect Delays as Road Work Continues on Kingsbury Grade
The Nevada Department of Transportation has started the second phase of roadway work on Kingsbury Grade.… MORE
IRS Phone Scams Are on The Rise
During tax season, phone calls from criminals posing as IRS agents are on the rise – but help is available to avoid falling victim to these scams. An AARP poll found that one out of four respondents had received a fraudulent call from someone pretending to be from the IRS in the past year.… MORE
TMWA Has Free Landscaping and Lawn Care Workshops
Truckee Meadows Water Authority is offering free workshops on irrigation systems, drip systems and tree care. “Sprinkler System Start-Up” is tomorrow; Tree Care is Wednesday, May 9; Drip System Maintenance is Thursday, May 31; and Sprinkler System Maintenance is Wed. June 6. The hour-long sessions start at 5:30 p.m. All workshops are free and open…… MORE
Reno Man Dead From Apparent Accidental Self Inflicted Gunshot
Reno Police say a man found shot to death Friday night died of what appears to be an accidental self-inflicted wound. Just before midnight, officers were called to a report of a man who was shot at an apartment in the 1900 block of Wedekind Road. 28-year-old Julio Ramos Rubacalva was found dead. Police say…… MORE
NV Energy Hits Renewable Goals Again
NV Energy filed its 2017 Renewable Portfolio Standard Annual Report with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, showing that the company achieved a 25.5 percent renewable energy and related credits level in northern Nevada and 23.1 percent in southern Nevada, for a combined weighted average of 23.8 percent. This is the eighth year in a…… MORE
Reno Man Admits Sexually Exploiting Infant Daughter
A Reno man has pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually exploiting his infant daughter, and to distributing images of her engaged in sexually explicit conduct, according to U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson for the District of Nevada. Sentencing for 36-year-old Derrick Joseph Rady is set for June 27th. According to court documents, Facebook and Google…… MORE
