A driver has been arrested on suspicion of DUI following a crash last night involving two Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies. According to Reno Police, the deputies were traveling southbound on Virginia Street just before 10pm near Panther Drive, when a northbound vehicle crossed over the lanes and hit them head-on. No one was seriously hurt…… MORE
Two Jacky Rosen Bills Pass House Unanimously
Jacky Rosen announced that two bipartisan bills she introduced this Congress to improve STEM education, unanimously passed the House of Representatives as one combined bill. The Building Blocks of STEM Act, directs the National Science Foundation to more equitably allocate funding for research in the Discovery Research PreK-12 program’ to studies with a focus on…… MORE
Fatal Head on Crash Closes U.S. 50 Near Austin
NHP is working a fatal crash on US 50 approximately 35 miles west of Austin. The highway is blocked in both directions, and will be for most of the day. Motorists can use State Route 722 to bypass the crash. The crash between a tractor-trailer and a smaller vehicle was reported about 11:45 AM (Tuesday).…… MORE
Lyft Has Plans to Accommodate Skiers, Snowboarders
The ride service “Lyft” is looking to tailor its approach to local needs. They’re putting ‘Ski rack” vehicles on the road, so they can carry up to four pairs of skis or two snowboards. Lyft says now their passengers can focus on the slopes, without having to worry about how they get there. “Ski rack” is…… MORE
Reno Wants Input on Motel Inspection Plan
The City of Reno is seeking community input on a proposed Motel Inspection Program. The purpose of the program is to preserve affordable housing, while trying to ensure they are properly maintained and safe. Alex Woodley, Customer and Code Enforcement Services Manager for the City of Reno, says the city usually only finds out about…… MORE
Another WCSD Trustee Will Step Away
Washoe School Trustee Veronica Frankel says she won’t run for another term on the board. She is the “At large” trustee elected in 2014. She says after talking it over with her family, she plans to turn her energies back to them, but still plans to find a way to contribute to the community. Last…… MORE
Nevada Continues to Rake in Big Pot Revenue
The state continues to rake in big dollars from recreational marijuana sales. Since the start in July to November nearly 33 million dollars has been collected. The state took in another 5.5 million from marijuana in November, that’s down a little from October. State officials say tax collections are exceeding expectations.… MORE
Stonegate Project on The Agenda This Week at The Reno City Council
Reno needs more housing, but do we want Stonegate, master plan community that promises new housing, parks, schools, and a town center with shopping, restaurants, and other services near Cold Springs? It’s back on the agenda at this week’s Reno City Council meeting, and planners say yes.… MORE
Animal-Rights Activists Want You to Pay More For Your Meat
Animal-rights activists say the time is right for Americans who choose a meat-based diet to pay higher taxes on both the production and consumption of meat-based products.… MORE
Candidate For Washoe County Sheriff Holding Meet & Greet
Get to know Washoe County’s newest candidate for Sheriff, Heidi Howe, over coffee this week. Howe’s planning to be at Swill Coffee & Wine every Friday in February and March to discuss the future of public safety in Washoe County, and she’ll even spring for the cuppa Joe. The first Coffee and Conversation with Heidi…… MORE
