Grand Sierra Resort and Casino will host a job fair Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Silver State Pavilion. The resort is looking to fill positions in many areas including food and beverage, hotel such as front desk and valet and gaming such as slot, keno and cage attendants. GSR also has…… MORE
Flu Continues to Plague Northern Nevada
Douglas, Carson and Lyon Counties are all experiencing a surge in flu cases. There were 132 new cases reported for the week that ended January 27th. Health officials are urging frequent hand washing and the use of disinfectants,and avoiding people who are sick.… MORE
American Indian Health Outcomes Remain Poor
American Indians continue to have lower life expectancy than other Americans and lose more years of productive life. They also have the nation’s highest rates of death due to suicide. High rates of premature death due to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and accidents plague Native Americans. American Indians and Alaska Natives have an infant death…… MORE
The Pressure is on to Build New Homes in Washoe County
Housing growth is coming, it has to according to local elected leaders. So where is it likely to happen in Washoe County?… MORE
Nevada Veteran’s Coalition Honoring Fifteen Unclaimed Servicemen
The Nevada Veteran’s Coalition is giving full military honors to 15 unclaimed military men in a funeral ceremony this Friday.… MORE
Victorian Avenue Closed Again This Week in Sparks
The Victorian Square Improvement Project by the City of Sparks will have Victorian closed again all this week from Pyramid to 10th. One southbound lane of Pyramid will also be closed after the morning rush hour each day. Detours will be in place, and all businesses will be open and accessible.… MORE
Updated With ID-Woman’s Body Found Near Dick Taylor Memorial Park
Police are investigating a body that was found near Dick Taylor Memorial Park in Reno. Officers found the body of 35 year old Kendra Lethco of Reno on the sidewalk, after being called to the area just after 6:30 Sunday night. Beech Street was closed from Bartlett Street to Highland Avenue as a forensic team…… MORE
Stabbing Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in Sparks
Sparks Police are leading an investigation into a shooting last night involving Washoe County deputies in Lemmon Valley. Deputies were called about a stabbing just before 11:30 in the area near Fleetwood Drive. When they arrived, they found a stabbing in progress. Officials say a deputy was forced to discharge his gun. The suspect was…… MORE
Photo Released of Woman Accused of Using Stolen Credit Cards
Sparks police have released a surveillance photo of a woman accused of stealing a woman’s wallet and using her credit cards. Police say a woman was gambling at the Nugget Casino last Thursday when her wallet was stolen. Later that day, police say the woman seen in the surveillance photo used the victim’s credit cards…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down a Couple of House Fires Sunday
The Reno Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened at a home on East 2nd & Locust Streets last night. Investigators believe the fire started in the back of the house by a man who was squatting at the property. Crews knocked down a house fire near Plumas Street and Lakeridge Terrace Sunday…… MORE
