Looks like we’re going to fight over fluoridating water in Nevada. In the state only one county, Clark, mandates that fluoride be added to drinking water, to prevent tooth decay. Assembly member Amber Joiner has written a bill that would require counties with more than 100 thousand people to fluoridate– that’s seems specifically aimed at…… MORE
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Larger Class Sizes Could Save Millions
Larger class sizes could be in the near future in the Washoe County School District. With a 30 million dollar budget deficit adding a couple of students to each class could save millions of dollars. It would also mean taking a more conservative approach to hiring new teachers. Exceeding caps on class sizes would require…… MORE
Woman Killed in Accident Identified
A Sparks woman has been identified as the person killed in a three-vehicle crash on US 50 west of Fallon March 1st. 25-year-old Krysten Waalk died from injuries sustained in the crash. Five other people were taken to the hospital. Their conditions have not been released.… MORE
Meet Your City Manager Candidates
The Reno City Council is inviting residents to attend a special meeting Wednesday, March 8th, at 10 a.m. at Reno City Hall. The Council plans to make a City Manager selection at the meeting. The finalists are Sabra Smith Newby and Mark Scott. Both are scheduled participate in a public meet-and-greet event tomorrow, at 5:30…… MORE
Reward Offered in Search For Shooting Suspect
Secret Witness is now offering a reward for information in connection with the shooting of a police officer near Kietzke & Peckham last Thursday. During a traffic stop, Reno police were fired upon and one officer was shot. He’s now in stable condition. One suspect was killed in the firefight, while the other fled on…… MORE
Flood Response Meeting For Lemmon Valley Residents
Lemmon Valley residents affected by flooding are encouraged to attend a meeting tonight at 6pm at Lemmon Valley Elementary School, 225 W. Patrician Drive. Service organizations from local, regional and state agencies will provide information about assistance and resources available to affected residents. On Friday, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval got a first hand look at…… MORE
Shots Fired at Reno Apartment Complex
Reno Police responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment complex on Lewis Street, just west of Gould. The initial call came in just after 2:30 a.m. this morning. Police say they found evidence that shots were fired, but they have no victims and no suspects at this time.… MORE
One Person Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting
An officer was shot and a suspect is dead after an incident in the area of Kietzke and Peckham lane. According to police, the shooting occurred after a traffic stop just before 10 o’clock last night. An officer with the Reno Police Department Regional Gang Unit approached the vehicle and that’s when one of the…… MORE
Teen Killer Convicted of First Degree Murder
16 year old Christian Scott of Reno has been convicted of 1st Degree Murder for the killing of a 16 year old Reno boy. It’s the crime that occurred at Pat Baker Park in late December 2015. The DA’s office sought and was granted adult certification of the defendant, prior to the start of the…… MORE
NHP Investigating Two Fatal Accidents
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred in Cold Springs early Thursday morning. According to the NHP, the accident happened on northbound U.S. 395 near the Cold Springs Valley exit just before 12:30. The driver apparently went off the road and hit a road sign. Washoe County Sheriffs Office is assisting…… MORE
