Reno City Council will consider a ban on whips in downtown Reno. Reno police say whip usage went up more than 60% over the last few years, especially in fights. The ordinance, if passed, would require anyone carrying or using a whip to get a permit in downtown, midtown, the Riverwalk, and Idlewild Park neighborhoods. … Read more
A body found in Lake Tahoe has been identified. Police say the body belongs to 77-year-old Manouchehr Tajeran who they believe was homeless. Tajeran’s body was found 50 feet from the shore by a person walking on September 6th. Police say he died from accidental drowning.
Tens of thousands of motorcycles will be riding into town today for the Street Vibrations Fall Rally. The event has a new home this year-in Reno’s Neon Line District along Fourth Street. While most parts of the rally are downtown, there are also events in Carson City and Virginia City
An Ely State Prison employee is arrested after trying to smuggle drugs into the prison. Angelica Aguilar is accused of trying to bring in a half-ounce of meth for an inmate at the prison in White Pine County. She worked in food service. Now, she’s behind bars on a $20,000 bond.
Two convicted sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to register in Washoe County. Emmett Thigpen, 52, who was a Tier II sex offender, convicted for crimes against children, failed a 90-day compliance check. James Cornelius, 54, a Tier III sex offender, convicted of sexual assault by force, was arrested on a robbery charge … Read more
Donated RVs are going to those who’ve lost everything in California wildfires. Woody Faircloth and his 9-year-old daughter are driving the motorhomes from Colorado to California. They donated their 95th RV recently. Faircloth aims to give wildfire victims temporary housing since they can often wait months for emergency housing.
The Carson City School District (CCSD) is looking to hire a number of math and special education teachers. “Nationally, across the board, it’s been a challenge, year-in and year-out to fill teaching positions,” according to Dan Davis, CCSD Public Information Officer. Davis says Many school districts are competing for the limited number of teachers in … Read more
With more on HUD vouchers to Nevada’s Rural Housing Authority, Rich Hanco0ck reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-092321-HANCOCK-HUD%20Vouchers.mp3
Rich Hancock has more on HUD vouchers to Nevada’s Rural Housing Authority; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-092321-HANCOCK-HUD%20Vouchers.mp3
HUD vouchers have been awarded to Nevada’s Rural Housing Authority. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-092321-HANCOCK-HUD%20Vouchers.mp3 More at; carsonnow.org [recorded copy] The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded 47 Emergency Federal Housing Vouchers to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority. Individuals and families receiving emergency housing vouchers must participate in case management services in exchange … Read more