(Reno, NV) — Washoe County School District trustees are in agreement on several budget cuts. The cuts, approved on Tuesday, come as the district was initially facing a six-and-a-half million dollar budget deficit. They include streamlining the district’s workforce by consolidating positions and eliminating most positions that are currently vacant. Travel and training budgets for…… MORE
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Higher Trash Service Bills Approved to Reduce Public Safety Cuts
(Sparks, NV) — Sparks residents are about to see higher Waste Management bills. But, it will mean fewer cuts to public safety. This week, in a split vote, the Sparks City Council decided to increase the city’s franchise fee by ten percent. That is expected to generate an additional three million dollars in revenue per…… MORE
Man Shot at Baldini’s Casino
(Sparks, NV) — A man is recovering in the hospital after a shooting at Baldini’s Casino in Sparks. The shooting happened late Saturday morning. The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Another person involved in the incident is cooperating with police. No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.… MORE
Likely Cause of Davis Fire Revealed
(Reno, NV) — Washoe County and state officials are revealing the likely cause of the destructive Davis Fire. Investigators believe it was caused by a campfire or warming fire that was improperly extinguished. The fire started last September in Davis Creek Regional Park, just south of Reno. In about two-and-a-half weeks, it burned 58-hundred acres…… MORE
Construction of Phase 1 of GSR Expansion Project to Start in June
(Reno, NV) — Construction of phase one of the massive Grand Sierra Resort expansion project will start in June. That is according to owner Alex Meruelo. Thursday’s announcement was made a day after Reno’s Redevelopment Advisory Board approved about 61-million dollars in tax incentives for the project. The full expansion project is expected to cost…… MORE
Much of Nevada Remains in Moderate to Extreme Drought
More than half of Nevada remains in some form of a drought. That is according to the latest Drought Monitor map. Most of Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, is in an extreme to exceptional drought. Most of Northern Nevada, including Reno, is considered abnormally dry, while other parts of the region, like Fernley, are in…… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Tax Increment Financing For Grand Sierra Resort’s Expansion
(Reno, NV) — The city of Reno will allow tax increment financing for the Grand Sierra Resort’s massive expansion project. That’s after the Reno City Council approved a motion on Wednesday. The tax increment financing will reduce some property taxes that the expansion will generate and allow them to be reinvested into the project. The…… MORE
3 Boys Rescued From Home in Fernley, Man Arrested
(Fernley, NV) — A man is behind bars on suspicion of kidnapping and other crimes after three boys were rescued from a home in Fernley. Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies initially received a call reporting threats at about 8:15 Tuesday night. Then, a minor called 911, reporting he and two other boys were being held captive…… MORE
Person Accused of Tracking Mayor Hillary Schieve Wants to Stay Anonymous
(Reno, NV) — The person accused of illegally tracking Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve’s car is asking to remain anonymous. The person is taking their bid to keep their identity hidden to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court could decide whether the person has a right under the First Amendment to stay anonymous. Last month, the…… MORE
City of Reno Considering 16-Million Dollars in Budget Cuts
(Reno, NV) — The city of Reno is considering 16-million dollars in cuts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. Potential cuts were discussed on Monday, after the Reno City Council heard a presentation on the proposed budget. Officials are currently calling for freezing 20 city positions, eliminating money for the contingency and capital funds and…… MORE
