The Reno Fire Department is investigating a string of fires started along the Fourth Street corridor last night. Three of the fires were starting in trash bins, the first being reported just after 5:30 on the 400 block of Spokane Street. The next was on East Fourth, then a fire on Lake, and another on…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Crash at Sixth & Lake
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle vs pedestrian accident last night in downtown Reno. The accident happened about 9:55 p.m. at Sixth Street and Lake Street, Reno police closed eastbound Sixth Street from Lake Street to Center Street for almost an hour. Police said the driver was…… MORE
Lyon County Crews Knock Down Lightning Sparked Wildfire
North Lyon County crews knocked down a wildfire about about half way between Fernley and Silver Springs. The fire, burned less than an acre and was in a remote area, so no structures were threatened. The fire is believed to have been started by lightning.… MORE
Pedestrian Recovering in The Hospital After Being Hit by Taxi Cab
Reno Police say a pedestrian is recovering in the hospital from minor injuries after being hit by a car last night. Police responded to reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Kietzke Lane near Plumb Lane, just after 11:30 p.m. They say the victim was pushing a shopping cart full of personal items in…… MORE
CDC Reporting Measles in Multiple States Including Nevada
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 107 people from 21 states, including Nevada, have reported contracting the measles. … MORE
‘Safe Voice’ System Now Available For Nevada Schools
Safe Voice is now available for Nevada schools. It’s a quick call, email, or click of an app that warns local law enforcement and administration of threats on campus.… MORE
Battle of The Badges Helps Stock The Blood Bank
The Battle of the badges, an annual competition between law enforcement and fire agencies like Reno Fire and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, was held at Greater Nevada Field, helping stock up the blood supply in Northern Nevada. … MORE
Speed Limit Causing Some Headaches on The Southeast Connector
The 45 mile speed limit on the new Southeast Connector is getting on the nerves of some drivers. The road was designed to speed up the drive from Sparks to the South Truckee Meadows, and offers six lanes. Way too slow, given all those lanes and wide open spaces around it. RTC’s response is essentially…… MORE
Nevada School Safety Task Force Suggesting We Need More Mental Health Professionals
Nevada’s School Safety Task Force is advising the state legislature to take action to get more mental health professionals into schools. District 25 Assemblymember Jill Tolles says “we have learned there are always warning signs.” The American School Counselors Association recommends one school counselor for every 250 students, in Nevada it’s currently about 1 per…… MORE
“Hot Prowl” Burglaries Under Investigation in Reno & Sparks
There have been several so called “Hot Prowl” burglaries in the Reno Sparks area. That’s when someone breaks into a home while the residents are inside, usually sleeping. In a Sparks incident a woman woke up to see a man in her home performing a lewd act. In separate cases in Reno home entries were…… MORE
