Sparks Police Department is inviting you to have a burger or a hot dog, at the free “Unity in the Community” event. It’s Saturday 11am to 3pm at Shadow Mountain Park on Sparks Blvd. They say there willbe no speeches, and no real agenda, other than just getting together for some barbecue. See Swat Vehicles,…… MORE
Reno Firefighters Asking for Support For Others This Weekend
Reno Firefighters are hitting the streets to again support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They’ll be carrying boots, and asking for donations Friday and Saturday at McCarran and South Virginia. The boot drives are a more than 60 year tradition. Contributions help fund research, support groups and Care Centers. They also help send local kids to…… MORE
Get Ready For Traffic Signal at USA Parkway
Beginning this weekend, drivers will see a permanent traffic signal activated at USA Parkway and Electric Avenue as part of Nevada Department of Transportation improvements for smoother travel. Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday through about 7 p.m. Saturday, drivers will see intermittent single lane closures on USA Parkway at Electric Avenue as the traffic signal…… MORE
Third Suspect in Galena Murder Arrested After Standoff in Reno
A standoff in northwest Reno ended last night with the surrender and arrest of the third and final suspect in a June 24th homicide. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office took 22-year-old Quentin Daniel Moore into custody on West Seventh Street. Moore is a suspect in the death of 20-year-old Paul Dobbins in the White Cedar…… MORE
Washoe County Holding a Career Fair Next Week
If you’re just entering the job market, or looking for a career change, then make plans to attend Washoe County’s Career Discovery Day at the coming up September 13th at the Washoe County Administrative Complex.… MORE
Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Robbing Burner at Knife-Point
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect for carjacking a woman who was leaving Burning Man. Investigators say about 4PM Tuesday, the victim reported a man had just stolen her car at knifepoint, just outside the Burning Man entrance. She stopped to help the man by the side of the road. She said…… MORE
Road Closures Near The Site of The Boot Fire
The wildfire burning along Highway 395 between Topaz and Bridgeport, California has shut down 395 until at least 6 a.m. today. The Boot Fire has burned about 3,000 acres in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Evacuations remain in place for the Bootleg, Chris Flat and Sonora Bridge Campgrounds, plus the Leavitt Meadows Pack Station and Campground…… MORE
Nevada Assembly Candidate Accused of Sexual Assault
The Nevada Department of Public Safety is investigating sexual assault allegations against Dennis Hof, the owner of several legal brothels. He’s also a GOP candidate for assembly in District 36. Hof has been accused at least three times since 2005. The investigation was requested by Carson City. Hof says the accusations are fabricated political attacks.… MORE
Nevada Wants to be The First State to Connect State Parks With Wi-Fi Coverage
Nevada wants to be the first state to connect visitors at all state parks to Wi-Fi coverage. The state will carry out the plan by partnering with Viasat, a communications company specializing in outdoor connectivity networks nationwide. Eric Johnson, administrator for Nevada State Parkssays the long-term goal is to ensure the millions of park guests…… MORE
The Evelyn Mount Community Outreach Program Ending After 42 Years of Service
Evelyn Mount’s Community Outreach food giveaway program says the program is ending January 1st, after 42 years of operation. According to a news release, people are being asked to NOT donate food or money, the statement says, “We have enough to continue through the 2018 holidays. We wish to thank the community for many years…… MORE
