Sparks police are looking for a suspect they say robbed the Family Dollar store on Prater Way last night. Officials say the suspect walked into the store just before 9 o’clock and demanded money from an employee. The suspect told the employee that he had a gun, but kept his hand inside his pants during…… MORE
Crowd Gathers to Protest at RTO
A crowd consisting of several hundred people gathered at the Reno Tahoe International Airport to protest President Trump’s executive order banning travel from several countries that harbor terrorists. The demonstration lasted about an hour and a half and Reno Police say the protesters were peaceful and no arrests were made.… MORE
Train Hits Car East of Sparks
A train struck a vehicle near the train tracks Saturday night east of Sparks in the Patrick area. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeff McCaskill said no one was in the vehicle at the time of impact and no one was hurt.… MORE
Mayor: Another Businesses Is Coming to Reno
Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve gave her State of the City Address and said although the city is still recovering from the recession that began in 2008, the city has made tremendous progress. Schieve says the city has clawed its way back from the recession by embracing both technology and the arts. The Mayor saved a major…… MORE
More Slowdowns at Pyramid/McCarran Project
Traffic patterns are going to change next week in the Pyrmaid McCarran widening project, with delays and backups expected. The RTC says traffic will be most effected for drivers traveling southbound from Spanish Springs and into Sparks. The reason for the increase in travel times is that workers are installing barriers between Queen Way and…… MORE
EDAWN Says More Growth is Coming
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is looking into the future of the Reno area in the next five years, and their statistics show more growth on the horizon. Over 600 business owners and others attended the Community Economic Update event to hear the progress being made in the biggest little city. From 2012…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Recognizes Heroes
The Nevada Highway Patrol is recognizing two employees for heroic conduct. Meritorious Service awards were given by Colonel Dennis Osborn to Lt. Kevin Larsen and Trooper Mike Gocke. Gocke and Larsen were recognized for “poise, patience, and compassion” for their actions when encountering a “suicide by cop” situation in November 2016. A man pulled up…… MORE
California Exploring “Third Gender” Option
Democratic lawmakers in California are considering a bill that supporters say would make the Golden State the first in the nation to add a third gender option to state identifying documents. State Sen. Toni Atkins says the measure would add a non-binary gender option on driver’s licenses, birth certificates and ID cards, and help to…… MORE
Type O Blood Needed at United Blood Services
United Blood Services is in desperate need of a particular blood type right now. They’re looking for O Type donors throughout Northern Nevada because they’ve had fewer donations lately because of the bad weather, and the cold and flu season. Please schedule your appointment, give then a call at 800-696-44-84.… MORE
Crews Respond to RV Fire in Sun Valley
Fire crews responded to an RV fire in the area of 4th Avenue and Madeiros Drive in Sun Valley last night. Two people and a dog were in the home when it caught fire just before 11 o’clock. One person is recovering from smoke inhalation. The dog was also injured, but was treated at the…… MORE
