A pedestrian crash shut down 6th Street between Evans Avenue and Lake Street for about three hours Monday evening. Reno police report sun light may have been a factor for the driver who was traveling west on 6th Street. The vehicle struck an 18-year-old man who was walking through a crosswalk on Evans about 6:30…… MORE
Two Men Killed in Glider Crash Identified
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of two California men found dead in the September 2nd crash of a glider that started a fire. 80-year-old Sergio Colacevich of Carmichael and 60-year-old James Alton of San Ramon were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, and later identified using dental comparison.…… MORE
Police Find Stabbing Victim at East 2nd Street Walmart
Reno Police are investigating a report of a stabbing late Monday morning. Police were called to the Walmart on E. 2nd Street, and told a man had been stabbed. The victim told them he had been stabbed in the area of Mill Street and Wells Avenue, then somehow made it to the 2nd Street location.…… MORE
City of Fallon Hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Today
The City of Fallon is hosting a ceremony to remember the victims in the 9-11 tragedy, and they hope you can be a part of it. Governor Brian Sandoval is just one of the dignitaries scheduled to speak at the event today. Kaitlyn Ritchie with the city of Fallon says thanks to the efforts of…… MORE
Reno, Sparks, And Washoe County Dispatch Will Begin Accepting Text Messages
Regional dispatch partners from the City of Reno, City of Sparks and Washoe County are announcing that each of the three “Public Safety Answering Points,” will begin formally accepting text messages to 911.… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Supporting Children’s Cancer Foundation With “No Shave” Campaign
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office staff donated nearly $50,000 to local good causes during the first two years of the Sheriff’s “No Shave” campaign. It’s once again putting down the razors and raising charitable funds for a third time. Sheriff Chuck Allen is relaxing grooming standards for all staff willing to make a monthly charitable donation.…… MORE
ACT Scores on The Rise in Nevada
The Nevada Department of Education reports, for the first time since taking the A-C-T became a high school graduation requirement four years ago, Nevada’s average composite scores rose in math, reading, and English, reflecting an increase in combined score from 17.4 last year to 17.5 in 2018 and the College Ready benchmark increased one point…… MORE
Nevada Dept of Wildlife Monitoring Botulism in The Truckee Meadows
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is continuing its efforts to monitor cases of Botulism within the Truckee Meadows area, and specifically in the Carson Lake Wetlands. A temporary treatment facility has been constructed at Carson Lake Wetlands to assist in the rehabilitation of diseased birds. The Carson Lake Wetlands is a U.S Bureau of Reclamation…… MORE
Junior League Endorses “Marsy’s Law”
The Junior League of Reno is the latest civic organization to supports Question 1, Marsy’s Law, on the November ballot. If approved by Nevada voters, the measure would provide enforceable rights for victims of crime across the state. These rights would be protected under the Nevada Constitution.… MORE
Tahoe Fire Danger High, Burn Permits Suspended Tuesday
Amidst red flag conditions and very high fire danger, North Tahoe Fire Protection District and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District issued a Declaration to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning, and recreational campfires. That includes bonfire, portable outdoor fireplaces, and Campfires. The suspension takes effect 1:00p.m. Tuesday, September 11th.… MORE
