Pyramid Way at McCarran promises to be extra congested for the next few weeks as the Regional Transportation Commission starts the next phase of the Pyramid McCarran widening project this week. Pyramid is being reduced to one lane between Greenbrae and McCarran, so utilities can be installed along the corridor. The closures are expected to be…… MORE
One in Custody After Fatal Hit and Run
Two people are dead and a suspected drunk driver is in custody following a vehicle collision in Sparks. The Nevada Highway Patrol says the accident happened around 10 p.m. Saturday in the area of Pyramid Way and Disc Drive. Officials say a Honda was either slowing down or stopped when it was rear-ended. The NHP…… MORE
Sparks Police Searching For Missing Teen
The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a teen missing since last Friday. 14-year-old Joanna Velazques left an awards ceremony she was attending at her mother’s work. She has runaway on two prior occasions, however, in those cases she has always remained in touch with family members or friends. Joanna has…… MORE
Senator tells Congress: “No budget? No pay!”
At least one U.S. Senator has been listening to voters and is willing to work for his paycheck. Nevada Sen. Dean Heller (R) has submitted “No Budget, No Pay” legislation as an amendment to one of his bills during the appropriations process. The bipartisan law requires Congress members to pass a budget and all appropriations bills before they get…… MORE
Celebrate National Jelly Bean Day!
April 22 is #NATIONALJELLYBEANDAY, the day we honor the favorite sweet treat of #RonaldReagan, #TheBiebs, #TheHoff & #LateShow host Stephen Colbert! Did you know that Boston confectioner William Schrafft is credited with inventing them during the Civil War? Because they had a firm shell and didn’t melt like chocolates, jelly beans traveled well, so Schrafft encouraged…… MORE
UBS Needs Some Emergency Donations
Donations of O-type blood have declined since mid-March and demand has increased, causing United Blood Services to ask the public for blood donations. They say the supply of O-negative and O-positive is extremely low. O-negative is a universal donor that can be transfused to anyone. O-positive is the most common blood type, and is in…… MORE
Regulators Approve Sparks Nugget Sale
State gaming regulators granted final approval to Marnell Gaming LLC’s acquisition of the Sparks Nugget. The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the deal at an undisclosed price, and the sale is expected to close next month. CEO Anthony Marnell the Third, says he’s planning some substantial improvements, with the top priority being technological upgrades to the…… MORE
Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest
A Carson City man was arrested Wednesday after a road rage incident involving a woman and two kids. 21 year old Christian Johnson was traveling on 580 near College Parkway when an unidentified woman tried to merge into the fast lane. Johnson sped passed her in the lane, and then brake checked her a number…… MORE
Reno Police Investigate Basement Fire
The Reno Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire in a home on Claremont Street. Officials with Reno Fire say they received a call about smoke in the area just before midnight last night. When they arrived they found smoke but no fire. After further investigation crews found a broken water line in the…… MORE
Superstar artist Prince has passed
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