A gas leak along Steamboat Parkway in Reno forced several businesses to evacuate Tuesday night. A car drove into a a gas meter just before 7:00 and caused an underground gas leak. NV Energy arrived on scene shortly after the gas line break to stop the leak and make the needed repairs.… MORE
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Reno Police Believe The Murder of Kendra Lethco is Gang Related
Police now say the murder of 35-year-old Kendra Lethco is gang related. Lethco’s body was found on the sidewalk near the intersection of Bartlett Street and Beech Street, near Dick Taylor Memorial Park Sunday. she had been shot to death. If you have any information about this crime, you’re asked to call Reno Police or…… MORE
Work Begins on The Reno Arch
Work has begun on an upgrade to the world famous Reno Arch. It could affect traffic in downtown Reno as the 225 thousand dollar project goes on through February 16th. Red and Gold lights are being switched out to blue and stainless brushed silver. The project is expected to be fully complete in May.… MORE
Sandpiper Reno Expanding Their Investments, Acquires Courtyard by Marriott
Sandpiper Reno, LLC, an affiliate of a Virginia-based hospitality investment firm, has acquired the Courtyard by Marriott, which is near I-580 at 6855 S. Virginia Street. They say the acquisition is evidence of Sandpiper’s interest in expanding its investments among both traditional and extended stay hotels, operating under a variety of different brands. Beginning this…… MORE
Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada Celebrating Their Grand Re-Opening
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada celebrates the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting of its new secure entrance today. The Club is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City. Katie Leao, chief professional officer for the Club, said the new entrance will offer a protected entry and exit point for members, parents,…… MORE
Good News And Bad News From The 2018 “Prosperity Now” Scorecard
The 2018 “Prosperity Now” Scorecard found that unemployment in Nevada is at its lowest rate since 2007, and average annual pay for workers has increased nearly 2% in the last year. Despite these gains, however, income inequality increased in Nevada last year; the richest 20% of households now earn 4.3 times more than the poorest…… MORE
Sisolak Breaks With Dem Leadership Over “Sanctuary Cities”
Democratic candidate for Governor Steve Sisolak is breaking with some of the leaders of his own party. Sisolak says he does not support “Sanctuary Cities.” Jeremy Hughes President of a group called “Prevent Sanctuary Cities,” says they appreciate the Clark County Commissioners support, and that bucking his party is a “Brave step.” Sisolak was also…… MORE
Carson City Looking for Home Burglars, Missing Guns
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects in a home burglary. It was reported in the 1300 block of West Washington Street February 2nd. Numerous guns were taken. Detectives say the suspects are 22-year-old Ciera Scott and 30-year-old Jason Kunz. Both are known to travel between Carson City and the Silver Springs…… MORE
Buyers Beware Counterfeit Tickets Sold for Local Concert
A man with a Russian accent is reportedly scamming ticket buyers outside Lawlor Events Center. A man reports meeting someone outside the arena to buy tickets for the Bill Burr show at the Reno Ballroom February 2nd. Once he got inside the Ballroom for the show it turned out several other people had tickets for…… MORE
Flu Continues to Wreak Havoc Across the U.S.
This year’s flu is the worst on record in at least a decade; 53 children have died amid the national flu epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Medical professionals say the strain seems to be more virulent, it seems to come on more quickly and those who are very young or very old seem to…… MORE
