(Sparks, NV) — A Sparks judge has set bail at $1 million for 28-year-old Taylour Dickinson, who’s accused of abandoning her baby in a Sun Valley dumpster over the weekend. A Sheriff’s detective on Wednesday testified about a similar incident in 2023, where Dickinson claimed she had a miscarriage and placed the baby in the…… MORE
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City of Reno to Lay Off 8 Employees
(Reno, NV) — The city of Reno is laying off eight employees. The city is citing financial difficulties, which it blames on slowing revenue growth at the state and local levels. It also pins it on rising operating costs. Reno officials say they will not be identifying any specific positions impacted by the layoffs, though…… MORE
Agreement Reached to Limit Development of Palisades Tahoe
(Olympic Valley, CA) — After several years of discussion, an agreement has been reached to limit the future development of Palisades Tahoe. The League to Save Lake Tahoe, known as Keep Tahoe Blue, and Sierra Watch announced the agreement on Tuesday. It is with Alterra Mountain Company and Palisades Tahoe. The ski resort will significantly…… MORE
Teacher Accused of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Her Own Child
(Reno, NV) — An elementary school physical education teacher from Reno is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting her own child. Taji Hillson was arrested last week. Prosecutors say she drugged her daughter with Benadryl and touched her inappropriately while she slept. She is also accused of sexually assaulting other family members during the course…… MORE
Crews Getting Better Handle on 2 Wildfires Burning Near Winnemucca
(Winnemucca, NV) — Crews are making further progress on two wildfires burning near Winnemucca. The Barber Canyon Fire is now 75 percent contained. It is holding at 17-thousand-583 acres of land. The Bartlett Fire is 75 percent contained as well. It is holding at six-thousand-169 acres of land. The Bureau of Land Management says both…… MORE
Abandoned Newborn Rescued From Dumpster
(Sun Valley, NV) — A newborn baby is recovering after being found abandoned in a dumpster in Sun Valley. The infant was rescued on Saturday, after a passerby heard crying and called 9-1-1. The citizen climbed into the dumpster and rescued the baby, who is now hospitalized in good condition. Police are investigating the incident.…… MORE
C Hill Fire 95% Contained
(Carson City, NV) — The C Hill Fire in Carson City is now 95 percent contained. That is according to the update provided Sunday afternoon. Forward progress has been stopped at 77 acres. The fire started on Friday, shortly before midnight. The fire initially prompted evacuation orders in the Carson Hill area.… MORE
Officials Announce Cause of Barron Fire
(Reno, NV) — The cause of the Barron Fire in Reno is now known. Officials say it was started by sparks from a grinder being used to cut rebar. It quickly spread south near Rattlesnake Mountain. The fire has burned almost 300 acres of land since Tuesday afternoon. It is now 90 percent contained.… MORE
Reno Police Arrest Washoe County Teacher For Sexual Assault
(Reno, NV) — A teacher in Washoe County is behind bars on suspicion of sexual assault. Taji Hillson, who teaches at Roy Gomm Elementary School, was arrested on Wednesday, following an investigation that started in May. She is accused of sexually assaulting a child younger than age of ten about 20 years ago. The alleged…… MORE
Harmful Algae Bloom Warning Advisory Issued For Lahontan Reservoir
(Reno, NV) — The Lahontan Reservoir is now under a harmful algae bloom warning advisory. Nevada State Parks says it was upgraded from a watch advisory to a warning advisory on Tuesday. That means the condition of the reservoir is getting worse. Officials conducted visual and satellite imagery assessments and say there is an increase…… MORE
