Nine high school students will take center stage at the 13th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Saturday. The State Finals are from noon to 3 p.m. at KNPB Channel 5, 1670 N. Virginia St., in Reno. The event is free and open to the public. The state champion will represent Nevada at the…… MORE
Reminder: Olympic Welcome Home at Reno Airport March 2nd
Barring any weather delays, Olympic Gold Medal Winner David Wise, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and other local officials, airport representatives, Paws 4 Passengers therapy dogs, and a crowd of hundreds of community members gather will gather tonight to welcome home a local athlete hero. The welcome for David Wise is scheduled for 7 p.m. at…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Shooting Death at Boomtown Casino
Police have made an arrest in the homicide that happened Monday at Boomtown Casino. 50-year-old Christopher Meecham was arrested yesterday in Concord, California. He’s being held in the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office jail on open murder charges and is awaiting extradition to Nevada. Meecham is accused of killing 53-year-old David McMillan. Details of the…… MORE
Washoe County School District Looking For Budget Options
The Washoe County School district is facing a $19 million dollar plus budget shortfall, and held a workshop earlier this week to look at a list of suggestions offered by the public on where they think money could be saved.… MORE
Lassen County Investigators Looking For Attempted Murder Suspect
Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Deputies need your help to find a woman who’s suspected in the stabbing death of a man February 23rd in Herlong, California. A witness to the incident says the victim and Herlong resident 24 year old Chelsie Fee were in a vehicle traveling on County Road A-26 when Fee began hitting…… MORE
Arrest Made in Fatal Crash at Double R Boulevard & Sandhill Road
Reno Police have made an arrest in a fatal 2017 crash. It happened early the afternoon of May 24 at the intersection of Double R Boulevard and Sandhill Road in south Reno. Police say it initially appeared the driver of a pickup was headed east on Sandhill Road, and collided with a car headed north…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down Fire at Ashley Furniture
Reno Fire Department knocked out a fire Thursday morning at the Ashley Furniture store on Moana Lane. The fire started in a trailer near the back side of the store, and spread inside. No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.… MORE
Student Arrested After “Code Yellow” Lock Down At Mendive Middle School
A juvenile has been arrested in connection with threats that caused a precautionary lockdown Thursday morning at Mendive Middle School in Sparks. The “Code Yellow” was called while reports of a weapon on campus were investigated. No weapon was found. Apparently a video threat was making the rounds, and investigators believe it is not credible.… MORE
Another Day, Another Accusation Made Against Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
A former massage therapist is suing Steve Wynn for allegedly coercing her to perform sexual favors a dozen times a year, while she feared losing her job if she did not comply. The suit alleges assault, battery, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and other accusations.… MORE
Nevada Legislature to Vote on Sexual Misconduct Proposal
Nevada Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson, says “It’s time that we take the lead in establishing a culture in the legislature and in our state where sexual harassment is simply not tolerated.” The statement followed announcement of a program to combat sexual misconduct in the Legislature. The Legislative Counsel Bureau has recommended a contract with Van…… MORE
