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TODAY’S NEWS: RENO, SPARKS, CARSON, TAHOE & NORTHERN NEVADA

            BURNING MAN BANS SOME DRONES Burning Man is banning “hobbyist” drones at this year’s festival and will limit the use of other drones. The event will provide some permits for drones used for media coverage, or art performances, but few other purposes. As many as 200 drones hovered over the event last year.…MORE

KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION DELAYS TILL AUG

 KEYSTONE IMPROVEMENTS WILL CAUSE DELAYS — RTC has begun road improvements on Reno’s Keystone Ave. that may inconvenience drivers until early August. From University Terrace to Coleman Drive, new bike lanes will be created, deteriorating sidewalks will be replaced and vehicle travel lanes will be reduced from two lanes in each direction to one in each direction. The improvements will create…MORE

GREAT STUFF TO DO HERE!

With livable outdoor temps all year, unbridled open spaces, four distinct seasons, and the wonders of Lake Tahoe in our back yard, Northern Nevada never ceases to provide BIG choices for outdoor FUN. Come join us! For a complete list, subscribe to our events list on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1DsYLe4.  Sept. 19 RED, WHITE & BREW — The event featuring premier wine, beer and…MORE

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT NEWS

    FOUND & ARRESTED! Last week’s Warrant Wednesday subject, Ashton Spohn, was arrested Thursday evening by the Reno Police Department and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility without bail. In addition to the original warrant, Spohn faces multiple charges related to possessing stolen vehicles, resisting arrest and obstructing. RPD collaborated with Washoe County Sheriffs to find Spohn, a burglary suspect who fled…MORE

THESE NORNEV FOLKS NEED YOUR HELP

  BE COOL, JOIN THE FAN CLUB! Our news partner KOLO 8 News Now is working with Washoe Senior Services to help local seniors stay cool this summer. If you know someone 60 or older who does not have A/C or needs fans to help cool their homes, please contact Washoe County Senior Services at (775) 328-2575, or stop by the Senior…MORE

GAY MARRIAGE TO BE LEGAL IN EVERY STATE

KKOH.COM – The Supreme Court has ruled that LGBT people have the same right to marry as men and women do, according to the Constitution, effectively striking down gay marriage bans in 14 states and ensuring all Americans can enjoy the rights, privileges and protections of marriage, regardless of sexual orientation. In a 5-4 decision, the highest court in the…MORE