Panasonic Energy of North America is getting ready to employ a number of key staff out at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, and their working with Nevada Job Connect to make it happen. NJC is hosting a job fair for several full time openings at Panasonic, who will be manufacturing lithium ion battery cells at…… MORE
Kayaker Found Dead in South Lake
South Lake Tahoe Police say a man who wasn’t wearing his life jacket on a kayaking trip near El Dorado Beach died this week after he was found floating in the lake. 43 year old Paul Anthony Aguirre from Rio Linda, California was recreating on the lake Tuesday when his family saw Aguirre’s empty kayak,…… MORE
Dump Days This Weekend
Waste Management of Nevada will host “Residential Dump Days” Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 at the Waste Management transfer stations in Reno. Identified materials commonly associated with illegal dumping will be accepted at no charge, including appliances and bulky waste like sofas. Material that falls outside of parameters will be accepted at less…… MORE
Police Investigate Possible “Shots Fired”
Reno Police had Vassar Street closed near Kietzke Lane just before midnight last night after responding to a report of shots fired. After conducting a sweep of the area, police found no victim or evidence of a shooting. The roadway has since reopened.… MORE
Car Fire at Arlington Towers
A car fire in a parking garage was quickly contained after the flames activated the sprinklers. Reno Fire responded to the second floor of the Belvedere Towers parking garage on Arlington Avenue just after 1:00am this morning. According to Reno Fire, a single car was on fire, and did not threaten any other vehicles or…… MORE
Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Rise
Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says the unemployment rate increased to 6.4% in June. That’s up from 6.1% in May and from 5.8% in April. They say, however, that the state experienced strong job growth. Governor Brian Sandoval says June’s employment gains marked the strongest monthly showing in 11 years, with 7,500 new jobs. The jobless…… MORE
Nevada Ranch Receives National Recognition
Smith Creek Ranch in Austin, Nevada just received the Environmental Stewardship Award during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting. The ranch was one of six to get the award sponsored by Dow AgroSciences, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. The distinction is presented…… MORE
South Lake Tahoe Burglaries Rise
South Lake Tahoe Police report an alarming increase in burglaries this summer. Since July 1st there have been 54 reports of thefts from front yards, unlocked cars and businesses that display products in front of their stores. Officials say it’s probably not the same people in all the crimes. Police remind you to lock your car doors, which is a…… MORE
Memorial Held For Two Fallen Firefighters
A public memorial service was held yesterday for two BLM firefighters killed in a vehicle crash last Sunday north of Winnemucca. More than 400 people gathered to honor 27 year old Jacob O’Malley and 22 year old Will Hawkins. Among them was Governor Brian Sandoval who thanked the men for their sacrifice. Both men and…… MORE
Fire Association Reaches Agreement With City
The Reno Firefighters Association reached a preliminary agreement with the City of Reno to partially staff closed fire stations in the Skyline/Caughlin Ranch and Somersett neighborhoods with medical response units. The two-person units will improve response times for medical calls to these neighborhoods, but they will remain without dedicated fire engines. The agreement with the…… MORE
