On the day after Independence Day celebrations around Lake Tahoe, hundreds of residents and visitors will gather for lake wide beach cleanups, organized by the League to Save Lake Tahoe, to address holiday litter on Tahoe’s shoreline. Each year, Tahoe’s nationally famous July Fourth celebrations leave the shoreline thrashed with trash. In recent days, heat…… MORE
Keep a Close Eye on Your Pets During July 4th Fireworks
Loud noises, panicked pets and lost animals are a few of the biggest issues pet owners and Animal Services face during the holiday weekend. Washoe County Regional Animal Services is urging pet owners to take precaution for the coming Fourth of July holiday, which is the busiest time of year for Animal Services. The 24-hour…… MORE
Nevada Will Give Voter Data to Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
While several states are resisting handing over voter data to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske will do so. She says voter information including names, addresses, dates of birth and participation in prior elections is generally available for public inspection in Nevada. But she says certain information, including…… MORE
Harrah’s Reno Holding a Hiring Event This Week
Harrah’s Reno is hiring. They’re planning a job fair July 7th from 10am to 1pm. They urge potential applicants to check Career Opportunities at the “Caesars Entertainment” webpage. Harrah’s Human Resources Office is located in the West Tower of Harrah’s Reno at 219 North Center Street and is open Monday through Friday from 9am to…… MORE
Two Men Arrested For Burglarizing Truckee Smoke Shop
Truckee Police arrested two California men Saturday in connection with a burglary at the Enjoyabowl Smoke Shop in Truckee. Police say 22-year-old Tad Benjamin Crane of Truckee and 22-year-old Luke Jacob Smith of Soda Springs broke into the shop on two separate occasions last week. Officers responded to a burglary alarm at Enjoyabowl shortly before…… MORE
Brush Fire in Stead Knocked Down by Reno Fire Crews
Crews knocked down a brush fire on Fox Avenue near Mt. Babcock Street in Stead last night. The fire, first reported around 11pm, burned about a half acre of land. There were reports of fireworks in the area, but the Reno Fire department says there was no evidence that fireworks were to blame.… MORE
Winners Announced For 2017 Wing Fest
The Silver Legacy announced the results of the 2017 Wing Fest. Best Hot Wing was won by Redneck Wings. Best Sweet Wing was Also Redneck Wings. Redneck Wings also won Chairman’s Choice. First Place for Celebrity Choice was Wingredient. And People’s Choice winner is Paulie’s Pizza.… MORE
Body Found Along The Truckee River in Sparks
Area water rescue crews training along the Truckee River Friday afternoon found the body of a man in Sparks in the Spice Island Drive area. Authorities have not yet identified the man, nor has any cause of death been released.… MORE
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Fatal Hit-And-Run Driver
(KOH) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s office and the Nevada Highway Patrol are looking for the driver who is believed to have struck and killed a pedestrian in the area of Fremont Street and Johnson Lane in Minden. Deputies were called to that location at about 5:00 yesterday (Saturday) morning and found a man in the…… MORE
NBA Bettors Take Down Nevada Sportsbooks
(KOH) – The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced that sportsbooks across the Silver State took the largest bath on basketball in a single month in history. $4.4 million was lost in May, but don’t feel bad for the books, as baseball helped them still turn a profit of $2.9 million. The books won $6.6 million on…… MORE
