(KOH) – A $696.5 billion defense authorization bill passed by a House committee this week has spared the closure of the Army Depot in Hawthorne. In 2005 it was listed for closure but spared because of the economic impact shuttering the base would have had on Mineral County and has once again made the cut. The…… MORE
Wells Fargo Bank Robber On The Loose
(KOH) – The Reno Police Department and the FBI are looking for a man who robbed the Wells Fargo on South Meadows Parkway Friday afternoon. The hit took place just after 4pm when a man demanded money from a teller and left the premises after receiving an undisclosed amount. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information…… MORE
Some Reno Pot Shops Open Early For Start of Rec Sales
Four Reno medical marijuana dispensaries are authorized to sell recreational marijuana starting Saturday, and some will get an early start, with openings at midnight. Sierra Wellness Connection 1605 East Second will stay open 24 hours for their first recreational day starting at midnight. Blum at 1085 South Virginia will open midnight to 2am, then reopen…… MORE
UPDATE: Found Safe–Washoe County Woman Missing
Washoe County Deputies are asking you to keep an eye out for an elderly woman who is missing, and may be at risk. Shirley Hendricks is white, about 78 years old, 6 feet tall, with grey hair. If you have information contact non emergency dispatch at 785-WCSO.… MORE
Federal Housing Funds Coming to Reno
Nevada’s communities will receive more than $4 million in federal dollars to increase access to affordable housing, improve housing conditions, and promote financial literacy among tenants and homeowners. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto says “As Nevada’s population expands, we must safeguard access to high quality, affordable housing.” Reno will get more than $943,000, the funds will…… MORE
Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Principal Firing
The state Supreme Court has upheld the firing of the Lemmon Valley Elementary School Principal in 2013. Kara White was fire for allegedly mishandling school funds. That was upheld by an arbitrator, but appealed in Second District Court in Reno, where a judge ruled the arbitrator had exceeded his authority. The case was appealed by…… MORE
N-DOT Work Goes on Holiday For the Fourth
The Nevada Department of Transportation says work on the State Route 28 shared-used path near Incline Village will be on hold during the Fourth of July extended holiday weekend, through Tuesday, July 4. With the expected holiday traffic at the popular travel destination, NDOT and Granite Construction officials timed current work to be at a…… MORE
Harrah’s is Hiring, Job Fair July 7
Harrah’s Reno is hiring. They’re planning a job fair July7th 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 4pm.…… MORE
Fire Restrictions in Place on Most Public Lands in Nevada
It’s hot and dry, and with tremendous growth due to a wet winter, fire restrictions are being imposed on most public lands Friday. In Northern Nevada that includes BLM, NDF and Indian affairs lands. Restrictions include, no fires outside developed campgrounds, smoking restrictions, a ban on motorized vehicles off existing roads, restrictions on welding, using explosives,…… MORE
Law Enforcement Agencies “Joining Forces” to Catch Impaired Drivers
The Department of Public Safety reminds you, Fourth of July remains one of the deadliest holidays on our nation’s roadways. Law enforcement agencies statewide are “Joining Forces” to remind motorists and motorcycle riders to have a safe summer and Fourth of July weekend. Law enforcement officers are increasing patrols for impaired drivers and riders through…… MORE
