(Reno, NV) — Gunshot detection technology is coming to Downtown Reno next year. The Flock Safety gunshot detection and surveillance systems are expected to cost 450-thousand-dollars. It will be paid for with Reno’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funding. The technology is able to differentiate between gunshots and fireworks. Once a gunshot is detected,…… MORE
NV Energy Upgrades Outage Watch
(Reno, NV) — NV Energy is upgrading its power outage watch for Northern Nevada. Based on the weather conditions in the forecast today, officials have moved into a Public Safety Outage Management warning. A proactive outage could start at six o’clock this morning and last well into tomorrow. It was initially expected to last until…… MORE
THE ANNUAL RENO RODEO FOUNDATION DENIM DRIVE GOING ON NOW THROUGH DEC. 31ST.
Join the Reno Rodeo Foundation and Cumulus Media in Bringing Hope to Kids in Northern Nevada! For 19 years, the Reno Rodeo Foundation’s Denim Drive has offered a lifeline to abused and neglected infants, children, and teens across 14 Northern Nevada counties. With our valued support of partners, we’re gearing up to make an impact…… MORE
Deadly Stabbing Near Reno City Hall
(Reno, NV) — Reno Police are investigating a stabbing that turned deadly near the Believe sign next to City Hall in Downtown Reno. This happened Thursday morning around 10am when, authorities say, an apparent altercation between two men took place. When officers arrived on scene, they have the victim with a stab wound and began…… MORE
Inmate at Washoe County Detention Facility Dies
(Reno, NV) — An inmate who was being held at Washoe County Detention Facility is dead. The person died after being taken to a hospital at about ten o’clock Sunday morning. The inmate died on Sunday afternoon, after their condition started to worsen. The cause of death has not been announced. But, authorities say there…… MORE
Accidental Shooting Leaves 1 Minor Injured, Another in Jail
(Sparks, NV) — A minor is wounded and another is in jail after an accidental shooting in northeast Sparks. The shooting was reported at about 9:20 Saturday night. Police say the gun went off while one of the kids was playing with it. The minor who was shot is hospitalized in stable condition. The kid…… MORE
Nevada Rep. Titus Retains Seat in Democratic Stronghold
LAS VEGAS — U.S. Rep. Dina Titus has won re-election in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Mark Robertson with 51 percent of the vote to Robertson’s 46 percent. Titus, a Democrat and longtime representative of Las Vegas, emphasized her record on issues like healthcare access, economic relief, and veterans’ services during the campaign.…… MORE
Nevada Voters Show Overwhelming Support for Voter Identification
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Question 7, the proposed requirement for voter identification has received widespread support, with 72 percent of voters in favor. The measure would require voters to present ID when voting in person and include specific identification numbers for mail-in ballots. Supporters cited a need for increased election security and reinforced confidence in…… MORE
Nevadans Enshrine Abortion Rights in the State Constitution
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada’s initiative to write abortion rights into the state constitution received significant support, with 63 percent voting in favor of Question 6. The measure would protect abortion access up to fetal viability, or later if necessary to protect the health or life of mother. Advocates emphasized the importance of securing reproductive…… MORE
Nevadans Reject Ranked-Choice Voting
CARSON CITY, Nev. — The ballot question to establish open primaries where all candidates compete, regardless of party affiliation, with the top five advancing to a general election using ranked-choice voting was rejected by Nevadans, garnering just 43 percent of the vote. Proponents had argued the system would encourage moderate candidates and reduce partisanship, while…… MORE
