Authorities say a man found dead in California’s Kings Canyon National Park matches the description of a missing hiker. The National Park Service says searchers discovered the body Thursday on a glacier at the base of Mount Darwin in the eastern Sierra Nevada. Investigators will determine whether it’s 40-year-old Alan Stringer. His family reported him…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Officer Warning of “Virtual Kidnapping” Scam
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an increase in “virtual kidnappings” in which con artists call people, convince them a family member was kidnapped, and demand a ransom. The sheriff’s office responded to several of these calls in the last few weeks. The scammer will keep the target of the scam…… MORE
RTC Offering Free Rides on Veteran’s Day
The Regional Transportation Commission is honoring Veterans with free rides on all RTC transit services for everyone on Veterans Day Monday. RTC Executive Director Lee Gibson says “Offering free transit services on Veterans Day is our way of thanking and honoring those who have served and made sacrifices for our freedom.” RTC transit and the…… MORE
Postal Service Doing Some Seasonal Hiring
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring seasonal employees to assist with holiday mail volumes at multiple postal facilities. These mail processing, retail, and delivery positions pay from $17 per hour and up, plus possible night shift differential and overtime. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, able to pass a background check,…… MORE
City of Reno Holding Their Annual Veteran’s Day Parade Monday
The City of Reno will host the annual Veterans Day Parade Monday. This years parade theme commemorates the centennial of Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day). The event also salutes those currently serving in the United States military. The Opening Ceremony includes a Nevada Air National Guard C-130 flyover at 11:11 a.m. and an official City…… MORE
One of The Iconic Moments of The Second World War Will be the Subject of a Re-enactment
The next ribbon cutting at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Sparks Marina, will feature a special ceremony this Veterans Day.… MORE
TMCC and Veterans Services Gather to Take The Spartan Pledge
Truckee Meadows Community College and their Faculty of Color Coalition and Veterans Services gathered this week to take the Spartan Pledge, a commitment made by vets to step in if a fellow veteran feels suicidal.… MORE
Update: Walkaway Inmate is Back In Custody
The Nevada Department of Corrections is asking the public watch for an inmate who walked away from Northern Nevada Transitional Housing in Reno. 43 year old “Willie” Vareschi,walked away Tuesday. He arrived from Clark County September 26th, 2016 and was serving the final part of a 4-to-10 year conviction for Burglary. He is 6′ 1”…… MORE
Weather Service Says it’s Too Early to Predict Drought Conditions
The National Weather Service Reno believes it’s way too early to call the dry conditions we’ve had for the last couple months a precursor to drought because some of our wettest years started out just like this.… MORE
Carson City School District Looking For Your Input
The Carson City School District is considering an expansion at Eagle Valley Middle School, and they’re hosting a meeting next week to get your feedback.… MORE
