Sparks Police have released photos of a pair of suspect who committed fraud in an east Sparks business Friday. Police said the couple used a Coin Star machine to turn in loose change. Police believe they altered the receipt to show they were due a larger amount than they cashed in when they presented it…… MORE
Two People Injured in Crash at RTC Bus Facility
Two people were injured when two vehicles left the road and crashed into a Regional Transportation Commission bus facility off Villanova Drive. According to police, a driver and a passenger were injured, their conditions have not been released. It appears drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. The crash happened on a part…… MORE
Man Convicted of Road Rage Shooting
A man arrested for a shooting that injured one person in Carson City has been found guilty. 37-year-old Travis Mickelson was convicted by a jury November 9th of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, battery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. Sentencing is set…… MORE
Building Women’s Career Fair in Reno This Week
Women, if you’re curious about the construction trades, come out the Building Women’s Career Fair this week.… MORE
The Governor’s Global Tourism Summit Happening This Week
Reno Mayor Schieve is among the speakers at the Governor’s Global Tourism Summit, Monday thru Wednesday in Reno, at the Silver Legacy. The annual Nevada Governor’s Global Tourism Summit connects Nevada’s tourism industry with international buyers and media for marketplace appointments and professional development. It is organized by the Nevada Division of Tourism. This year’s…… MORE
NDOT Planning Closures on I-580 This Weekend
NV Energy and the Nevada Department of Transportation are announcing a full closure of Interstate 580 in northern Carson City and Washoe Valley during the morning hours of both November 17 and November 18th. Both directions of I-580/U.S. 395 will be closed from U.S. 50/East William Street exit 39 in central Carson City to the…… MORE
Arconic Planning an Expansion in Verdi
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada says Arconic is planning an expansion of their Verdi operations. Arconic develops and manufactures high performance, engineered products and solutions for the aerospace industry, and their facility has been in operation in Northern Nevada since 1967. They’re going to add at least 15 new positions with average wages…… MORE
RIZKNOWS Moves Its Corporate Headquarters to Downtown Reno
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada announced that RIZKNOWS, an digital media company, has moved its corporate headquarters and video operations to a newly renovated 6,000 square foot facility in downtown Reno. The company has already begun hiring and is expected to fill up to 20 positions. RIZKNOWS CEO Jeff Rizzo says they looked…… MORE
He Survived Las Vegas Massacre, But Not Bar Shooting
At a music festival last year in Las Vegas, Telemachus Orfanos survived the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. Thirteen months later, the Navy veteran was caught in the in another massacre at a bar in California. This time, the 27-year-old didn’t survive. But Orfanos’ mother doesn’t want your thoughts and prayers. Instead, she…… MORE
Inmate Caught Selling Meth From Prison Cell
A Reno man serving time in prison has been convicted of trafficking in methamphetamine. The U.S. District Court jury found 53-year-old Edward “Smitty” Smith, guilty of conspiracy to possess and distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine, illegal use of a communication facility, and money laundering. Smith had his daughter’s ex-boyfriend sell meth to another…… MORE
