The Reno city council has approved an ordinance banning anyone from standing on a traffic island or median for any length of time. It’s to crack-down on where people can legally ask drivers for money. The city says panhandling, while standing on a traffic island or median is dangerous and the ordinance is for their…… MORE
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Washoe County Will See an Increase in Additional Per-Student Funding Next Year
The number of schools in Washoe county that receive additional per-student funding will be more than tripled next year. An additional $2.1 million will be distributed to 19 public and charter schools in the County for the next school year. The district received nearly $400,000 in extra funding for six schools for the current school…… MORE
Privacy Advocates Say Your Child’s School is Collecting Sensitive Information
If you’re worried about what Facebook is doing with your private information, but are unconcerned about all the data gathered about your children at school, privacy advocates say, you aren’t paying attention.… MORE
Need a Smoke Alarm? The Red Cross is Ready to Help
March is Red Cross month, and for the next several weeks they’re taking sign ups for free smoke alarms during their “Sound the Alarm” campaign.… MORE
Reno City Council Approves $15,000 Waste Management Survey
The Reno city council unanimously approved a motion Wednesday directing staff to hire a consultant to conduct a scientifically valid customer survey of both residential and commercial Waste Management customers. This comes after numerous Reno businesses were fined by the city of Reno for using companies other than Waste Management for their recycling services. The…… MORE
North Dakota Man Arrested in Washoe County on Sexual Assault Charges
A North Dakota man is under arrest in Reno for sexual assaults that allegedly happened between 1997 and 2004. 60 year old Paulo Preciado, of Bismarck, was booked on six counts of sexual assault of a child younger than 14, and six more lewdness charges. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation.… MORE
Crews Knock Down Fire at Industrial Building Near Minden-Tahoe Airport
A two-story industrial building near the Minden-Tahoe Airport was evacuated Wednesday afternoon, after the building filled with smoke. East Fork Fire Protection District Firefighters found a fire burning in a heating and air conditioning unit on the building’s rooftop, and knocked it out. There are hazardous materials in the building but they are not involved…… MORE
Charges Filed Against MS-13 Gang Members Believed to Be Responsible for Murders in Las Vegas
Federal charges have been filed against four alleged MS-13 gang members who Las Vegas Metro Police say are responsible for 10 murders in the Las Vegas area. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said the arrests of four adults and a 17-year-old, being held as a juvenile, broke up a murderous ring who’ve been killing people…… MORE
Reno Man Under Arrest After High Speed Chase
A Reno man is under arrest after a leading authorities on a chase from Spanish Springs to Gerlach that topped 100 mph Tuesday night. 29 year old Brian Anthony Stevens, was booked into the Washoe County on four charges of assault with a deadly weapon as well as reckless driving and for disobeying a police…… MORE
More Good News For Spring Skiers
Spring skiers, you have something to look forward to now that several ski resorts say they’re closing shop for the season. Mt Rose is staying open through Sunday, April 29th, so you can hit the slopes a few more times before the snow melts. They have some fun things planned to wrap up the season…… MORE
