The Reno Fire Department were called to a mobile home fire early Friday morning on North Virginia Street and Webb Circle. The fire, which started around 4:30am, was underneath the home and caused extensive damage to the bottom and sides of the structure. No one was in the home at the time of the fire.… MORE
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The War Over Education Savings Accounts is On
The war over ESA’s broke out in Carson City Thursday, as republicans drew a line over school funding. Democrats can pass a budget that does not include the ESAs without any votes from Republicans. If Sandoval vetoes that budget, democrats would need a two-thirds majority in both houses to override his veto. Thursday, republicans rejected…… MORE
Veterans Memorial Plaza Will Have to Find a New Home
The Veterans Memorial Plaza, which was being constructed at the end of Veterans Parkway near Sparks Boulevard, will be relocated because it’s in a flood plain.The recommendation came from FEMA, who let the Veterans Memorial committee know only two weeks ago. Charlene Bybee, who’s on the plaza committee, says costs to move soil to raise…… MORE
BLM Crews Fighting Wildfire in Remote Area Near Fallon
BLM fire crews are dealing with a brush fire near Fairview Peak. The fire was picked up on the University of Nevada, Reno Seismological Laboratory and BLM cameras. It’s a very remote area south of U.S. 50, east of the Sand Mountain Recreation Area between Fallon and Austin. No structures are threatened.… MORE
Governor Sandoval Vetoes Sick Leave Bill
Governor Sandoval has vetoed a bill that requires employers to offer paid sick leave. He says the mandates of SB 196 come with a substantial cost to businesses, especially small ones. He suggests paid sick leave is a demand of a competitive marketplace, and shouldn’t be government mandated.… MORE
No Charges in Inmate Death at Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
An investigation by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has determined there will be no charges against anyone involved in the death of a man, Kristofer Talancon, in custody in 2016. Sparks Police Chief Brian Allen says, after reviewing all reports, video surveillance, witness and involved officer interviews, medical records, FIS Reports and Diagrams, and reviewing…… MORE
Fast Food Franchise Expanding in Reno
“Steak ‘n Shake” is expanding with a new restaurant at 470 South Meadows Parkway and is looking to fill more than 80 positions for the location. Today between 2 and 7 pm, and Saturday, between noon and 5 pm, the company will host a job fair at the Marriott Residence Inn conference room at 9845…… MORE
Reno Elder Exploiter Gets Tough Prison Term
Johannes Habtemicael, of Reno, was sentenced to two to ten years in prison for exploitation of an older person, a category “B” felony. He was convicted of converting 88 thousand dollars entrusted to him as his father’s guardian for personal use. The fraudulent acts were committed between August 2014 and November 2015. Besides the prison…… MORE
Vegas Defense Lawyer Accused of Misconduct With Inmate
A Las Vegas defense attorney is facing felony charges, after being caught on camera in jail, smooching with one of her clients at least three times. In a prison visit she was also allegedly caught allowing an admitted gang member to fondle her in a sexual manner, and that visit was terminated. 36 year old…… MORE
Solar Garden Bill Passes Nevada Senate
The Nevada Senate passed legislation to allow neighborhoods to work together to establish community “solar gardens” to provide low-cost, clean renewable energy to multiple subscribers, efforts that have encouraged solar power development in other parts of the country. The bipartisan vote, sends the legislation to the Nevada Assembly. Clean energy advocates urged the Assembly to…… MORE
