Washoe County School District has seen an increased number of reports of influenza-like illness in a number of schools. They’re working closely with the Washoe County Health District on prevention measures including thorough cleaning and exclusion of sick students and staff members. Their recommendation is that any student or staff member who has nausea, vomiting,…… MORE
Presidential Campaign Coming to Carson City
The first democratic candidate for President to make a northern Nevada appearance will be California Senator Kamala Harris. She will be the keynote speaker at a meeting of Battle Born Progress April 2nd in Carson City.… MORE
Police Looking For Violent Mugger
Reno Police are looking for a violent mugger. The man stole a woman’s purse and dragged her in the process. About 5:30 PM March 12, the victim was on the 5000 block of West 7th Street, near North McCarran, when she was approached by a man who grabbed her purse and tried to run away…… MORE
Washoe County School District Ending Policy Allowing Employees to Take Home Vehicles
In an effort to save money, the Washoe County School District is pulling 30 take home vehicles from workers, and the ones they’re keeping in the fleet will only be allowed to be used during work hours.… MORE
Reno Couple Pleads “Not Guilty” to Murdering Five Year Old Girl
The Reno couple charged in the murder of a five-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty. Trial has been set for April 6th in Washoe District Court. 24 year old Tyler Jermaine Anderson, and 23 year old Averyauna Cheyenne Anderson, are charged in the death of Cali Anderson. The allegations are that Cali died in Reno…… MORE
Reno Murder Suspect Arrested in Sacramento
A man has been arrested for the murder of 76 year old Theodore Gibson of Reno in February. Reno Police were called to 33 Park Street on a report of a suspicious death. Gibson had been stabbed, according to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police determined 72-year-old Ralph Goad, an acquaintance of Gibson, was…… MORE
Two Nevadans Named in College Admissions Bribery Scheme
Two Nevadan’s are facing charges in the college admissions bribery scheme involving about 50 others, including coaches, parents and Hollywood actresses Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman. Federal prosecutors named former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz and media executive Elisabeth Kimmel in the conspiracy and fraud. Prosecutors allege Abdelaziz paid $300,000 to get his daughter into USC…… MORE
State of Nevada Wants The Feds to Take Back Plutonium Shipments
The state is asking a federal appeals court to order the federal government to remove plutonium the Department of Energy secretly trucked to a site near Las Vegas, until the court decides whether the move was illegal. The state says the weapons grade plutonium is a danger to Nevadans’ health and safety. A federal judge…… MORE
Get a Free Ride on St. Patrick’s Day
The RTC is marking 16 years of providing a safe transportation choice to help people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly, with the FREE Safe RIDE program. Scheduled RTC transit services will be free Sunday, March 17 from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. They say the goal is to keep our roads and crosswalks safe for…… MORE
St Patrick’s Day Brings in the Green
Nevadans will flock to restaurants and parties to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, enjoying green beer, corned beef, cabbage and other traditional holiday fare. The Retail Association of Nevada projects spending to reach $52.5 million, based on survey results from the National Retail Federation. The trade group estimates nationwide spending will reach $5.6 billion…… MORE
