News Staff Four people are hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Hidden Valley. It happened Saturday night at Pembroke and Man of War drives. Police say a vehicle rolled down a hill. Four people had to be removed from the vehicle. One is in critical condition.
Reno officials are looking at raising parks and recreation fees to help with the $2.7 million the city’s department has to pay in raises to minimum wage employees in the coming years. The minimum wage increase signed by Gov. Steve Sisolak last year gradually raises Nevada’s minimum wage, starting with a 75-cent increase in July. … Read more
A marijuana cultivator in Reno has filed a lawsuit against the state accusing regulators of enforcing flawed regulations and imposing excessive fines. The Reno-based Herbal Care LLC also claims the state illegally forced it to destroy inventory and continues to unreasonably drag out an investigation that began 17 months ago, . The Nevada Department of … Read more
In college hoops, a tough loss for Nevada who blew a 13 point lead to fall at home to San Diego State 83-76 over the weekend. The Wolf Pack heads into the Mountain West tournament with a first round bye.
One person is dead after a two-car rollover crash on northbound 395 near Johnson Lane, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and forced the closure of northbound lanes of U.S. 395. According to NHP, impairment is believed to be a factor in the crash.
UNR says it’s prepared for a possible coronavirus outbreak on campus. In a letter to the community, President Marc Johnson says there’s no known cases of the novel virus on campus or in the entire state. The university says it will remain in constant contact with local health officials and follow CDC guidance. The Nevada … Read more
A new events center could be coming to Douglas County. It would be located in the Montbleu parking lot on Highway 50. The CEO of the Tahoe Chamber told Douglas County Commissioners the project would have capacity for 6,000 people. It would cost 90 million to build. The CEO of the Tahoe Chamber says he … Read more
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority is officially looking for a new CEO. Thursday they accepted Phil DeLone’s resignation. DeLone resigned abruptly citing a health issue though he’s also under investigation for allegations of misconduct. The board voted to give DeLone three months of medical leave and two months’ severance. Chairman Bob Lucey and vice-chair … Read more
First a new logo, now a new headquarters. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is moving its main offices from the Washoe County complex to Barron Way in Reno. The new office opens March 9th.
Placerville could be home to a new national park. The Tahoe Daily-Tribune reports parks and rec heard a proposal for a California Gold Rush National Park aimed at preserving remnants of the gold rush and the significance and history of gold mining.