(KOH) – Sparks Police are looking for a woman who robbed a US Bank branch in Sparks Friday night. About 7:15pm, officers responded to a hold-up alarm at the US Bank inside the Safeway at 2858 Vista Boulevard. Officers were told a white woman with a slight build had robbed a teller, and left the…… MORE
State Treasurer Schwartz Says Laxalt Ed Plan, “Doesn’t Add Up”
Nevada Treasurer, and GOP candidate for Governor, Dan Schwartz, says Attorney General Adam Laxalt needs to check the math on his education platform. Schwartz blasted Laxalt’s newly unveiled plan to fix Nevada’s education system, dismissing it as “Glittering generalities” presented without a funding blueprint. Laxalt said again, he would look to repeal a commerce tax…… MORE
Walk MS 2018 Reno/Sparks
Ending multiple sclerosis forever will take all of us. It’s why Walk MS matters so much. And it’s why you matter so much. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to raise funds that drive groundbreaking research and provide critical services to help people with MS live their best lives.…… MORE
Veterans Groups, Including “Guest House” Get Lift From NV Energy Foundation
Local programs serving veterans got a boost from The NV Energy Foundation, as part of their annual Power of Good Giveaway. They had asked the public to vote on non-profit organizations which support active duty or military veterans. The big winner was the Veterans Guest House, which provides lodging for VA hospital patients and their…… MORE
Red Cross Offers Flood Tips For Northern Nevada
The Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross has flood tips for Northern Nevada. First, an emergency kit that includes a-three-day supply of non-perishable food and water—one gallon per person, per day for drinking and hygiene. A battery-powered radio, a flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit, medications and medical items. If they’re at…… MORE
Latest Storm Information, Sandbag Locations
A strong, warm atmospheric river headed our way has triggered a series of flood watches and warnings for western Nevada and the Lake Tahoe-area into the weekend. The National Weather service issued a flood warning effective Saturday morning to early Sunday for the Truckee River in Reno and Sparks, as well as further downstream in…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting on Wrondel Way
Reno Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened early this morning. Just after 1:30a.m. police were called out to the 2600 block of Wrondel Way on a report of shots fired. When they arrived they found casings on the ground. There were no injuries. Witnesses reported seeing the shots fired from a white passenger…… MORE
Have You Seen This Fallon Robbery Suspect?
The Fallon Police Department has released a photo of a suspect involved in an armed robbery March 30th. Police say the man walked into the North Taylor Street Mini-Market wearing a bandana and hood to hide his face, and forced an employee to give him cash. The robber had a small caliber semi-automatic pistol. Police…… MORE
Have You Seen Those Blue Pinwheels Around Town?
April is recognized as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, and thousands of blue pinwheels are being placed throughout the community to raise awareness.… MORE
The Newest School Being Built With WC-1 Funds
Nick Polikidas Elementary, the newest school being built with money collected under WC-1, had its groundbreaking last month.… MORE
