The Nevada Department of Wildlife and the City of Reno are preparing to install “life jacket loaner stations” at two locations along the Truckee River: Wingfield Park and Crissie Caughlin Park. The plan is to install the stands over the next few weeks. They’ll have life jackets for children and adults on them. Truckee River…… MORE
Poison Weed Closes a Popular Nature Trail in West Reno
A popular trail near the Truckee River has been closed because of Poison Hemlock. The closure is happening on a nature trail at Dorostkar Park in west Reno, just downstream from Mayberry Park. Poison Hemlock is a naturally-occurring weed that is often found along the Truckee River, but it’s being seen in higher…… MORE
Career Criminal Sentenced For Passing Counterfeit Cash
A 25 year career criminal has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for passing counterfeit money in Washoe County. 47 year old Murry Scott McKinley, who’s priors include 11 felony convictions, is suspected of using the fake cash at a number of stores, but the case broke when McKinley was caught on video. McKinley…… MORE
Another Burglary Reported at Winters Mansion in Washoe Valley
Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a burglary at the Winters Mansion in Washoe Valley last night. Deputies say the homeowners, who weren’t home at the time, reported the burglary around 8:30. It’s unknown what items were taken, but a white SUV with no plates was spotted near the crime scene. This…… MORE
Record Number of Students Graduate From Western Nevada College
A record number of graduates received their diplomas at Western Nevada College’s commencement ceremony Monday. 551 students received degrees and certificates at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City, and of those, 89 of the 2017 graduates are high school students who participated in WNC’s Jump Start College. Not only did they get their high…… MORE
Another Company Moving Their Headquarters to Reno
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada has announced that Elemental LED, an engineering and technology-based manufacturer of LED lighting solutions, is relocating its U.S. manufacturing and R&D operations to Reno. They’re also moving their corporate headquarters into the South Meadows area. Elemental LED expects to be in full operation by end of the third…… MORE
Nevada’s Governor Signs Measures Into Law Monday
Governor Brian Sandoval signed a few bill into law Monday. Assembly bill 118 expands concealed firearm permits to individuals 18-21 years old if they are members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, or were discharged from service under honorable conditions. Assembly Bill 297 requires law enforcement agencies to designate e-commerce “safe spaces” where individuals…… MORE
Hot Prowler is Behind Bars Thanks to The Public
Reno Police have arrested a suspect in a hot prowl burglary in south Reno. Police say shortly after local media starting showing surveillance video of the May 10th burglary, police started getting information about a possible suspect. Last Friday, 29-year-old Anthony Thompson surrendered on an unrelated, outstanding warrant. He has now been additionally charged with…… MORE
Prescribed Fire Operations This Week
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations this week and next week starting today. If conditions are favorable, operations may take place near Sugar Pine Point, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next…… MORE
Web Development in High Demand Around The Region
Udacity, a leading online education company announced a new local program in Reno, known as Udacity Connect, that will offer both online and in-person courses to teach Reno-Tahoe residents to become “full stack” web developers — a high-demand job in the region. This program is the first of it’s kind and has launched in the…… MORE
