Former Nevada star Colin Kaepernick’s grievance, that alleges NFL league’s owners colluded to keep him out, is headed for trial. Arbitrator Stephen Burbank rejected an attempt by the NFL to dismiss the case. The ruling means that NFL owners will likely have to testify about what interactions they’ve had in regards to Kaepernick’s employment in…… MORE
Law Enforcement Will Be Swarming I-80
The NHP Northern Command is again reminding drivers, they will be working the “I-80” initiative to try to reduce fatalities through the end of summer. The I-80 initiative runs from San Francisco to West Wendover Nevada. Besides cautioning against speeding, Troopers are also reminding drivers to buckle up, and if you’re partying, to have a…… MORE
Gaming Numbers Were Down Slightly in Nevada in July
Nevada gaming revenue was down slightly, point-two percent in July, compared to a year ago. 996.4 million dollars according to the Gaming Control Board. Southern Nevada casinos make up the bulk of the revenue, they were down 1.1 percent at a little over 839 million. Reno was down nearly one and a half percent, with Washoe…… MORE
Sun Valley Fire Quickly Stamped Out
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District firefighters knocked out a brush fire in Sun Valley. It broke out about 4:30PM Wednesday along Sidehill Drive, north of Sun Valley Community Park. Truckee Meadows Fire says it was out about a half hour later, and any evacuations have been lifted. There is no word yet on size or…… MORE
Sparks Police Are After a Pair of Car Burglars
Sparks Police are looking for two people seen breaking into vehicles in the Nugget parking lot. The burglaries took place about 9:30AM Monday. After the thefts, the two drove off in a brown Jeep Cherokee, which they abandoned when security officers started chasing them. They ran away after that. The Sparks Police Department is asking…… MORE
Suspects Sought in Sparks Car Burglaries
Sparks Police is looking for two men involved with car burglaries in the Nugget Parking Garage. Police say they received reports 9:30 a.m. Monday of two individuals who were seen breaking into and attempting to break into vehicles. They fled in a brown Jeep Cherokee. Security gave chase and eventually the suspects left the vehicle…… MORE
Upgrades Making Downtown Reno Dogpark Safer for Little Dogs
After some concern from citizens, the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation has added more fencing to the interior of the small dog section at the dog park downtown on the ReTrac. The original fencing allowed very small dogs to escape underneath or through the bars, and into the big dog area. TMPF’s Miranda Sanford says they…… MORE
Energy Round Table at UNR, Spotlights Question 3
Businesses that manufacture, sell, finance, install, or have an interest in energy efficiency and other clean energy products are invited to a business energy round table Thursday, from 3:30- 5:00 p.m. at the UNR “Innevation Center,” 450 Sinclair St., Reno. Cameron Dyer, staff attorney of Western Resource Advocates , is the featured speaker. Mr. Dyer…… MORE
Gov Sandoval Wrapping up Japan Trip
Governor Brian Sandoval, and the GOP Governors of New Mexico, Nebraska and Kentucky are finishing a trip to Japan. The delegation met with the Japanese Prime Minister and a half dozen Japanese Governors on the three day trip, that was mostly about attracting international business.… MORE
Suspects Sought in Downtown Reno Stabbing of Good Samaritan
Reno Police are searching for at least three people involved in stabbing late Tuesday. It happened around 9:30 p.m. at First Street between Sierra and West Streets. Police say at least three people were harassing a homeless man, when a passerby intervened. That person was stabbed in a leg and taken to a hospital. The…… MORE
