Another major event is coming to the Truckee Meadows. The 2016 U.S. National Whitewater Freestyle Championships will be held during the Reno River Festival at the Truckee River Whitewater Park. The event in May will feature kayak and fishing clinics, music performances, a craft beer village, a group bike ride, yoga and a costume contest.… MORE
Bellevue Bridge Closed For Repairs
The Nevada Department of Transportation is sending a reminder that the Bellevue Bridge in Washoe Valley is going to be closed for at least the next three months, so workers can renovate the bridge that was first constructed in 1968. If you have to travel through the area, NDOT has a detour posted that will…… MORE
Home Depot Looking For 300 Workers
If you’re looking for work, there’s around 300 opportunities to available at Home Depots throughout the Truckee Meadows. The home improvement store is getting ready to staff up for spring time, their busiest time of year. Most of the positions are permanent part time, and some are seasonal. The store will add over 80,000 new…… MORE
Sen. Reid Fights For Solar Customers
Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Maine Senator Angus King are proposing a bill to protect rooftop solar customers from efforts by utility companies to strip away incentives. Reid says Americans have embraced renewable energy and are investing in it more than ever. Reid says the recent decisions by the state PUC to impose fees and…… MORE
Wilson Trial Ends in DUI Conviction
A Reno man has been convicted after a week long trial, of DUI. In his case it led to a hit and run crash that severely injured a man in 2014. 28 year old Daniel Wilson ran over a man on a scooter with his pickup, after drinking and smoking marijuana, then left the scene.…… MORE
Heller Sponsors Express Appeals Act
Senator Dean Heller is a co-sponsor of the Express Appeals Act, It’s legislation establishing a new, voluntary five-year pilot program to help reduce the large backlog of appeals made by veterans to the Veterans Benefits Administration. Heller says as Co-Chair of the Senate VA Backlog Working Group, ensuring Nevada and our nation’s veterans receive a…… MORE
Mayor Makes Potholes a Priority
Recent storms have pounded roads throughout the Reno area. The city says this has caused a significant amount of damage to roadways in the form of potholes. The City of Reno is encouraging residents to contact Reno Direct at 775-334-INFO to report potholes. A work order will be generated for every pothole that is reported,…… MORE
S.O. Searching For Golf Course Burglars
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two burglars. Detectives say the burglars, possibly one male and one female, stole large quantities of food and alcohol from Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City, early January 22nd. If you have any information that might help the investigation, please contact the…… MORE
Proposal Aims to End Power Monopoly
A group called Nevadans for Affordable, Clean Energy Choices is trying to get a proposal on the ballot that aims to bring more electricity providers to Nevada. The group filed a petition with the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office yesterday. Supporters would need to gather more than 55,000 signatures to put it up for a…… MORE
Serious Injuries in Rollover Crash
One person was hospitalized after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on I-580, near the Mt. Rose exit. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 12:30 Thursday morning. They say one person was extricated from the vehicle and care flighted to Renown with serious injuries.… MORE
