COYOTES ATTACK CARSON DOGS

  COYOTES ATTACK CARSON DOGS — Dog owners…the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department says they’re getting a lot of calls about coyotes attacking dogs, especially in east Carson City on the trials at the Riverview Park wetlands. Dog owners are being asked not to walk their dogs at dawn or dusk, when coyotes are…MORE

100 DEADLIEST DRIVING DAYS BEGIN

  100 DEADLIEST DRIVING DAYS BEGIN — Law enforcement agencies are increasing efforts to eliminate impaired driving fatalities as holiday months approach. The Reno Police Department will begin their additional enforcement action starting this weekend as part of the Joining Forces campaign to get impaired drivers off the road. The period known by enforcement officials as the “100 Deadliest…MORE

SEX TRAFFICKING STING SAVES 2 GIRLS

  SEX TRAFFICKING STING SAVES 2 GIRLS — Members of the Regional Street Enforcement team took part in the FBI’s Operation Cross County last weekend, recovering two juvenile female victims. The operation focused on sex trafficking, specifically under age female victims. The FBI’s Innocence Lost National Initiative sponsored this annual event and partnered with local law enforcement…MORE

TAHOE PRESCRIBED BURNS BEGIN

  TAHOE PRESCRIBED BURNS BEGIN — California State Parks officials have begun prescribed fire operations on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe near Tahoe City. Operations began at Burton Creek State Park Thursday 10/15, and will continue over the next several weeks as conditions allow. Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days…MORE

ELDERLY MAN DRIVES THROUGH BILLBOARD

  ELDERLY MAN DRIVES THROUGH BILLBOARD — An 85-year-old man is in serious condition at a local hospital after crashing the SUV he was driving.  According to NHP, he drove off the road on southbound Highway 395 near mile marker 18 and went through the base of a billboard. The impact tore the passenger side door…MORE

ESCAPED ELY PRISONER FOUND IN VEGAS

  ESCAPED ELY PRISONER FOUND IN VEGAS — A Nevada state prison inmate who escaped from custody 12 days ago in Ely has been found and arrested in Las Vegas. 25-year old Courtland Kimble was arrested Tuesday at an apartment complex east of downtown Las Vegas. Officials thought he might head west after his escape, but…MORE

WORLD CHILI COOK-OFF BEGINS IN RENO!

  WORLD CHILI COOK-OFF BEGINS IN RENO! The International Chili Society is bringing the World Championship Chili Cook-off back to Northern Nevada. It’s been about 12 years since the finals were held here in Reno. Grand Sierra Resort will host the event running Friday through Sunday, and Carol Hancock with the event says there’s some…MORE

RENO COUNCIL SELLS BUS STATION FOR HOUSING

  RENO COUNCIL SELLS BUS STATION FOR HOUSING — The City of Reno owns the old bus station near the Bowling Stadium, and to help with the Tesla effect and the need for more housing, the city council is moving forward with an initiative to sell the property to someone that will build more living spaces…MORE

DEVELOPMENT BEGINS ON HARRAH ESTATE

  DEVELOPMENT BEGINS ON HARRAH ESTATE  — The Rancharrah, Harrah’s family estate, has closed escrow, and plans to develop the Harrah family estate are now moving forward. Plans for the property include 117 acres dedicated to residential homes and 25 acres designated to commercial/office/medical and retail space. Thirty percent, or around 43 acres, has been…MORE