Coming together to fight the post office plan for Reno. Both Nevada’s Republican Governor and one of the state’s Democratic Senators held a joint news conference to denounce the planned moving of local mail processing to Sacramento Jacky Rosen says she’s prepared to back legislation that would stop this. Governor Lombardo says it’s astounding it’s…… MORE
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Spanish Springs Fire Caused by Resident Burning Weeds
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District says a fire in Spanish Springs Monday was started by a resident burning weeds around their home. The resident said they thought the fire was out only to return later to find a fire burning their fence.… MORE
School Board Approves Contract For New Superintendent
The contract for Washoe County School District’s new superintendent Joe Ernst was approved unanimously by the board of trustees at their meeting Tuesday. Ernst was selected for the role on May 14. The four-year contract includes a base salary of $280,000. Ernst will officially start his new job July 8.… MORE
Two Arrested After Shooting in Carson City
Two are now under arrest after a double shooting Saturday night in Carson City. This happened on the city’s eastside around 10:20 off Woodside near Monte Rosa Drive. Two were hit by the gunfire and rushed to the hospital. The victims are in stable condition. 21-year-old Juan Martinez Junior and 23-year-old Jaquelinne Fuentes-Gomez were both…… MORE
Eight People Displaced by Apartment Building Fire
Crews were called to a fire on Longley Lane in Reno Friday morning at the Bristol Pointe Apartments. Dispatch responded to the call just after 3 a.m. Two apartments have been damaged by the fire, displacing eight people and four pets. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
SUV Crashes into Apartment Building in Sparks
An SUV drove into an apartment building Thursday afternoon in west Sparks. It happened near the intersection of Greenbrae Drive and El Rancho Drive. Sparks Police say one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The apartment was empty at the time of the crash. Details on what led to the crash have…… MORE
Reno Man Arrested on Open Murder Charge
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in Reno yesterday for killing a man in Incline Village last Summer. 30-year-old Alec Flores was booked on an open murder charge with a deadly weapon enhancement in the June 2023, death of Jeffrey McCunn of Incline Village. A sheriff’s investigation identified Flores as a suspect and…… MORE
New Guidelines When it Comes to Counting Your Vote From The Secretary of State’s Office
From the News/Talk 780 KOH Election Center…new guidelines from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office when it comes to counting your votes.… MORE
Reno City Council Considering a Permanent Horse Fence Along Alexander Lake Road
It’s an effort to keep wild horses and people separated. The Reno City Council is looking into a permanent horse fence along Alexander Lake Road. Horse advocates say it’s a no-brainer Tracey Wilson is the Nevada Director for American Horse Conservation speaking to our news partner KOLO 8. Council decided to hold off on permanent…… MORE
A Parking Ticket Will Soon Cost You More in Reno
Most parking tickets in the city of Reno will cost $20 more starting July 1st. The Reno City Council on Wednesday decided to raise the fees for most non-moving violations by $20. The city does not believe the current fines are enough to deter violators. Yellow zone violations will rise to $45 in Reno on…… MORE
