A fatal April 3rd fire in Reno on Silver Sky Parkway started on a bed from lit smoking materials, and was fueled by medical oxygen used in the bedroom. The fire took the life of 61 year old M’Lissa Cassidy. Tray Palmer, Reno Fire Marshal, said this is the first fire-related fatality in Reno since…… MORE
Hear Part One of Our Five Part Series, “A Prescription for Addiction – The Opioid Crisis One Year Later”
Last year we brought to you our ten part series “A Prescription for Addiction-The Opioid Crisis in Northern Nevada.” We wanted to revisit the topic this year to look at advancements in policy and procedures to combat the rampant rise in addicts, and to see how a couple of the people facing addiction that we…… MORE
Training Sessions Planned For Those Interested in Becoming Foster Parents
If you’ve thought about becoming a foster parent, there’s a series of training sessions coming up beginning next week that will get you the information you need in Carson City… MORE
Help Raise Funds For the Washoe County K-9 Program
Washoe County K9 Partners raises funds to support the Sheriff’s canine program, and they’re inviting you to their Barks and Badges Benefit Dinner coming up April 19th. When Cezar retired recently, it left WCSO a dog short, and Cathy Barcomb with K9 Partners says they helped their team get a replacement within days. The dinner…… MORE
The 2019 “Transforming Local Government Conference” is in Reno This Week
The 2019, “Transforming Local Government Conference,” is in Reno this week. Professionals in all facets of government from the US and Canada will network, and listen to speakers talk about innovative ways to meet new challenges and provide high quality service to the communities they serve through the 12th. The agenda includes team building and…… MORE
New Urgent Care Center Opening in Carson City This Week
Renown Urgent Care North Carson in Carson City is opening for businesses tomorrow. The quick stop for minor illnesses and injuries starts seeing patients at 8:00 a.m. at 2814 N. Carson St., Suite 101. There’s a ribbon cutting at 9am, with Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and Carson City Chamber members in attendance.… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating after a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian crash on Interstate 580 southbound, north of Mill Street Saturday. According to the NHP the victim, in his 60’s, was hit by two separate cars. Investigators do not believe that alcohol or drugs were a factor in this crash. The name of the…… MORE
Officials Release Photos of Fernley Arson Suspect
The State Fire Marshal is asking for help identifying a suspect who is believed to be involved in a recent Fernley Fire. On March 12, at around 1:30 a.m. security cameras caught a man near the City of Fernley’s Shop and Garage at the “Out of Town Park.” The suspect was seen on camera climbing…… MORE
Nevada’s Eric Musselman Announces He’s Leaving The Wolf Pack
After four seasons at Nevada, Eric Musselman is leaving the Wolf Pack to take the head coaching job at the University of Arkansas. Wolf Pack Athletic Director Doug Knuth issued a statement thanking Eric Musselman for his work at Nevada. Knuth said the Wolf Pack will do a national search for Musselman’s replacement.… MORE
List of Reno Priests Accused of Child Sex Abuse Released, Includes Robert Bowling
The Catholic Diocese of Reno has released a list of priests “Credibly accused” of the sexual abuse of minors. Bishop Randolph Calvo said in a release, “I asked the Diocesan Review Board to review clergy files because I decided, as a measure of transparency and accountability, to make public the names of clergy and religious…… MORE
