The winners of the 30th annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off have been announced. First place went to “Montana-Q Bar-B-Que” from Frenchtown, Montana. Rounding out the top five: Checkered Pig, Just North of Memphis, Blazin’ Bronco, and Aussom Aussie. People’s choice went to “Back Forty Texas Barbecue” from Pleasant Hill, California. Best Sauce…… MORE
Road Work Begins in Midtown Reno Today
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is beginning the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project in Midtown Reno today, between Plumb Lane and Liberty, so prepare for detours.… MORE
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Taking Comment on Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Pollution Control is taking public comments on Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, a company located in McCarran, and you can submit yours today.… MORE
Senior Fest Today at Reno Town Mall
Senior fest is today at the Reno Town Mall, it it’s a place to learn about new products, get some health screenings, or just network with other seniors out for a good time. Chris Ciarlo of Washoe County Senior Services says the theme is “Aging well.” It’s co-sponsored by “Senior Spectrum.” It all starts at…… MORE
Slide Fire Burning in Washoe Valley Caused by Plane Crash
Fire crews are on scene of a brush fire, caused by a plane crash, above Davis Creek in Washoe Valley. There is no containment on the Slide fire, which has burned an estimated 40 acres. There are no structures threatened, but officials are asking residents to be ready to leave if the wind changes direction…… MORE
Sewer Project on Kietzke Begins This Week
A six-week sewer main project means Kietzke Lane traffic will be rerouted between Gentry Way and Grove Street beginning Tuesday. The construction work will be Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through mid-October. The project will install 800 feet of new sewer main and will add sewer capacity for homes in central…… MORE
One Person Killed in Crash on Interstate 80
One person has been killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 80 between Sparks and Fernley, blocking lanes for several hours. The NHP first reported the crash just before 3 a.m. Sunday near the Patrick exit west of USA Parkway. A wrong-way driver was heading west in the eastbound lane and was involved a head-on…… MORE
New Apartments Open Amid Housing Crunch in Reno
There’s some progress in housing, as new apartments open in south Reno. Sierra Vista Apartments held their grand opening this week. The apartments are described as “state-of-the-art”, and choices include studios to three bedroom apartments. Amenities include an outdoor kitchen and a pool. Sierra Vista Apartments are on Arrowcreek Parkway in south Reno. They start…… MORE
Tough Molestation Sentence For Reno Man
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has gotten a combined 70 year minimum sentenced for a man convicted of sexual assault of a child and lewdness with a child. 54 year old Jim Hwa Chen from Reno, was found guilty in June. The abuse recounted by the victim occurred when she was between 4 1/2…… MORE
Washoe DA Says February 2017 Officer Shooting was Justified
Washoe County DA Chris Hicks says the shooting by a Reno Police officer of an armed suspect was justified. Steven Valenzuela ran into a downtown casino and pointed a gun at his own head February 23rd, 2017. After a responding officer ordered everyone to take cover, Valenzuela advanced toward the officer, who out of concern…… MORE
