The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing in a two defendant burglary trial that ended in guilty verdicts last November. 21 year old Kayshawn Dwayne Smith-Harper , and 22 year old Raymond Jalil Banks were found guilty on charges of Burglary, Grand Larceny, Possession of Stolen Property, Home Invasion While in Possession…… MORE
Reno’s Mayor Delivers Her Fourth State of The City Address
While the President was delivering his State of the Union Speech, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve delivered her fourth State of the City address at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The theme of this year’s State of the City was “Changing the Game in the Biggest Little City.” The address celebrated sports and recreation and the positive…… MORE
School District Dropping The “Regional Approach” to Snow Days
Washoe County School District is dropping the “Regional Approach” to snow days and “Digital Days,” and going back to the previously criticized “One size fits all.” Apparently the new regionalized school cancellations aren’t working out. A statement from the district indicates the return to prior policy is the result of “listening and learning.” The statement…… MORE
Local Group Will Come Out And Pick The Extra Fruit From Your Fruit Trees
The Reno Gleaning Project is a group who comes out and picks the extra fruit from your trees that you can’t use, and they’re looking for people in the Truckee Meadows who’d like to be part of their program.… MORE
Eight Units Damaged in Condo Fire
A fire at the Meadow Wood Manor condominium complex in the 1500 block of Delucchi Lane, led to one person being treated for smoke inhalation. At least eight units were damaged, leading to at least temporary displacement of residents; Reno Fire Chief David Cochran says four units have “significant damage.” The fire was reported just…… MORE
Investigation Reveals Gardnerville Pilot Was Not a Former Chicago Police Officer
The Gardnerville pilot whose plane broke apart in Yorba Linda California, in an accident that took five lives, is a local restaurant owner. 75 year old Antonio Pastini was the owner of Kim Lee’s Sushi and Teriayki Restaurant in Carson City. Pastini was also a commercial pilot, but he was not as previously reported a…… MORE
Senator Rosen Co-Sponsoring The Keep Families Together Act
Senator Jacky Rosen is co-sponsoring the Keep Families Together Act. This legislation would ensure that the federal government carries out immigration procedures in the best interest of detained children. Recently, NBC News reported that the Administration admitted that reuniting thousands of migrant children separated from their parents or guardians at the U.S.-Mexico border may not…… MORE
Nevada Loves Chocolate, Champagne, Flowers for Valentines Day
Just in case you’re wondering about Nevada’s Favorite Valentine treat, Nevadan’s love chocolate, it’s the favorite of 40%, 14% favor Champagne and 14% say their favorite is cookies. Interestingly at new “Offers.com” survey says 44% of Nevada won’t be spending anything this Valentines Day. 42% will spend $1 to $50, and about 9 % will…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Looking For a Road Rage Driver in Hidden Valley
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying and finding a person involved in a possible road rage incident yesterday afternoon. About 12:45, deputies responded to the area of Pembroke and Tamarisk Drive in Hidden Valley on the report of shots fired. Deputies say one of the people involved remained on the scene.…… MORE
The 80th Session of The Nevada Legislature Begins
The ceremonial business is done, with the usual speeches about working together, and lauding the first state legislature with a female majority. The songs were sung and the prayers for unity were delivered. And the friends and family were introduced. Here’s an example with assemblywoman Shea Backus. The legislature gets down to business today, with…… MORE
