15 million preterm births occur each year worldwide. In Nevada, one in 10 babies is premature. A research team at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine under the direction of Dr Iain Buxton, foundation professor of pharmacology, is working to develop new approaches to prevent preterm labor. Dr. Buxton and his research team…… MORE
Fugitive From Justice Sought by Nevada DPS
The Nevada Department of Parole and Probation is looking for a fugitive who is known to frequent local motels in the Carson City Area. He’s 24 year old Javier Ruben Martinez. He’s wanted for felony probation violation, felony eluding a police officer, and for firing a weapon endangering others. … MORE
Man Who Punched Casino Employee Convicted of Murder
A man who lost a bet, tried to grab his chips, and punched a Reno casino shift manager in the face as he tried to flee, has been convicted of first degree murder. The punch killed 52 year old James Bryant. The case against 65 year old Frederick Borden dates to September 2016. The Washoe…… MORE
Man Shot by Reno Police Officer Dies From His Injuries
The man shot by Reno Police at a domestic dispute Sunday night has died. Sparks Police say Reno Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Thornridge Court around 9:45 p.m. Sunday night. When police got there, there was a confrontation between officers and a man, leading officers to shoot. He was pronounced dead after being…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Fire in Sun Valley
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District fire crews responded to a small fire near the intersection of Amargosa Drive and Heritage Drive in Sun Valley. The fire started under an electrical poll and left some NV Energy customers without power. The power was restored by 9:45 last night.… MORE
Sun Country Airlines Cancels Portland Flight
Sun Country Airlines, a low cost airline based in Minneapolis, won’t be flying to Portland out of Reno. Plans to begin service in November have been cancelled.… MORE
Are You Ready For November? Some Registration Deadlines Are Approaching
It’s National Voter Registration Day, and the Washoe County Registrar of Voters is reminding everyone that the general election is less than two months away, so you need to get registered if you want to vote in November.… MORE
Activists Protest Kavanaugh Nomination at The Federal Building in Reno
Activists filled the sidewalk in front of the Federal Building in downtown Reno Monday, with signs and chants against Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court. Mark Hebert is a Vietnam Veteran, and talks about why he’s waving a sign, and a giant American flag, and the protest. Activists delivered signed petitions up…… MORE
Delays Possible This Week on Pyramid Through Spanish Springs
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Pyramid Highway and Calle De La Plata in Spanish Springs, so you may see some back ups in the area Tuesday & Wednesday. RTC’s Lauren Ball talks about when you’ll see workers at the intersection. Striping of the…… MORE
Police Arrest Man Suspected of Using Stolen Credit Cards
A man accused of using stolen credit cards has been arrested. Reno Police say the credit cards were stolen from a home in the area of Plumb Lane and Sharon Way in July 2018. Police say the man used the credit cards at businesses in the Reno and Sparks areas. Police say after media showed…… MORE
