Sparks Police have arrested a man accused of shooting another man on Bunker Hill Lane, northwest of McCarran Boulevard and Pyramid Way. The shooting happened at a party in October. With help from the Regional Gang Unit, detectives tracked the gun used in the shooting, as well as the alleged shooter, 19-year-old Elieja McKneely of…… MORE
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Nevada Politicians React to The Latest Version of The GOP Health Care Bill
Governor Sandoval says the new version of the Senate Health care bill isn’t much different from the previous one, and told the National Governor’s Conference it still causes him great concern. Senator Dean Heller has reportedly moved from a “No” on the Senate Health Care Bill to an “Undecided.” The democratic congresswoman who wants to…… MORE
Repaving Work on Alternate 95 Next Week, Expect Delays
Drivers can expect delays of up to a half hour next week in Silver Springs due to a $7.6 million N-DOT construction project. The delay will be at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Alternate U.S. 95 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. July 17 to July 19. The Nevada Department of Transportation is repaving…… MORE
Update Suspect Photo Released in Tamarack Junction Robbery
Reno Police continue to investigate a robbery at the Tamarack Junction casino in south Reno. Police say a man wearing a mask used a gun to rob the attendant at the sports book, then was tackled by a customer and security officers. He then fired a shot, which didn’t hit anyone, but the customer was…… MORE
Greyhound Considering Moving Out of Downtown Reno
Greyhound has confirmed that they are thinking about moving out of their downtown Reno location to somewhere else in the Truckee Meadows, but just where is still up in the air. One possible location is to Centennial Plaza in Sparks, but it’s too early to say. Greyhound says it’s likely going to be several months…… MORE
Emergency Regulations Approved for Pot Distribution
The Nevada Tax Commission unanimously approved an emergency regulation late Thursday, while a court battle continues between liquor distributors and the state, over licensing of marijuana transportation, as dispensaries say they’re running out of product. Licenses for two alcohol wholesalers have been okayed by the Department of Taxation in compliance with a court order to…… MORE
Washoe Co. Detectives Looking For Fraudster’s Other Victims
Washoe County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a Sparks man they believe is the suspect in multiple cases of check fraud, ticket fraud and identity theft. 37 year old Kristian Walters is currently in custody at the Washoe County Jail. Walters is facing well over a dozen charges, including multiple counts of Burglary and multiple counts…… MORE
Could Downtown Reno Lose It’s Greyhound Station?
Is the Greyhound Bus Station planning a move out of the downtown Reno area to Sparks? There’s been some talk around town, and the Regional Transportation Commission’s Joe Harrington says while Greyhound did reach out to their organization to discuss moving, nothing has been set in place for a location change, so far. It may take…… MORE
Former Senator Reid and Governor Sandoval Promoting Clean Energy
Former Senator Harry Reid and Governor Brian Sandoval are getting together as part of a national conversation on clean energy. They’re planning a Las Vegas summit in October. Reportedly they’ll encourage consumers to embrace energy efficient products. Reid tells the Associated Press it’s time to focus on getting new technology into consumers hands.… MORE
Switch May Expand Headquarters to Downtown Reno
The company behind the largest data center in the United States is planning to add headquarters in Reno, according to KOLO 8. Switch, which is currently building a SUPERNAP data center location in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, plans to expand its headquarters to downtown Reno. A reliable source, who spoke on the condition of…… MORE
