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Two Teen Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two teenage robbery suspects who fled from deputies in the North Valleys last night. Deputies say they received a call of an armed robbery at a home on Deador Way and Utah Street in Lemmon Valley around 7:30pm. The suspects not only took some property, but a vehicle…MORE

Steve Wynn Is Now Free To Sell His Stake in Wynn Resorts

Steve Wynn is now free to sell his stake in the massive casino business he founded. Wynn Resorts said in a filing on Thursday that Wynn, its former chief executive, and his ex-wife Elaine Wynn, have dissolved an agreement that prevented them from selling their shares. Wynn stepped down as CEO last month after allegations…MORE

Nevada Sports Books Are Loving March Madness

Whether you’re a casual or a serious gambler, March is a great time of year. The NCAA tournament attracts thousands to Nevada sports books to try their luck.ened after 7 o’clock when one driver trying to turn left on Villanova Drive rolled their vehicle.MORE

Don’t Wait to Get Your Nevada Big Game Tags

The Nevada Department of Wildlife says this is not the year to wait for the last day to apply for the “Big Game” tag drawing. They’ve launched a new improved system and want to avoid a last minute crunch.MORE

Help Our Sister Station Raise Money For St Jude’s Children’s Hospital

St Jude Children’s Research hospital is working with our sister station, KBUL 98FM, to raise funds for kids battling cancer. The hospital provides treatment to children without regard to their ability to pay, thanks to the support of people all around the country, and they are keeping children alive.  You can get details about how…MORE

The Healthy Nevada Project Enters Phase Two

The healthy Nevada project, a partnership with Renown and the Desert Research Institute started a year and half ago with a DNA study, and the goal of living healthier lives, is moving into phase two with Helix.MORE

Meet The Boys & Girls Club “Youth of The Year”

Selected from among five outstanding young people, Natalie Grady, of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, has been named the Nevada Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, for her dedication to her academics, altruism and leadership skills. As the new teen representative for all Boys & Girls Clubs…MORE

Nevada Added 33,000 New Residents Last Year

Nevada’s population is rapidly headed for three million, according to state demographer Jeff Hardcastle. Nevada added 33,000 new residents last year. The state’s total population is now an estimated 2,986,700.MORE

Dayton Family Loses Home in House Fire

A home on Grosh Avenue in Dayton was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The blaze sent one person to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. The northern Nevada chapter of the American Red Cross of is providing assistance to the displaced family. Cause of the fire is under investigation.MORE

RTC Will Close The Northbound Lanes of Evans Avenue Starting Monday

The Regional Transportation Commission plans to close the northbound lane of Evans Avenue from Highland Avenue to McCarran Boulevard starting Monday, through Friday, March 23. The southbound lane will remain open to traffic. The closure is timed to coincide with the University of Nevada, Reno’s spring break to minimize the impact on students and faculty. …MORE