The city of Reno wants to hear what you think about a possible new stormwater utility fee. The fee, which would be collected from property owners, would enable the city to replace parts of its aging sewer infrastructure. Without the upgrades, flooding could result. The city is hosting a Zoom meeting tomorrow at noon where … Read more
Nevada is one of the last states to add rapid antigen tests to its COVID-19 testing program. Experts say the new tests could give the state a better picture on how the virus is spreading. State health officials say they didn’t add the testing option sooner because they were focused on vaccines and contact tracing.
The Caldor Fire is approaching full containment. The more than 221,000-acre fire is 98% contained after six hours of rain Friday. A few hot spots remain with more than 1,000 firefighters still at the scene.
If you’re flying on Southwest out of the Reno-Tahoe Airport, check your flight. Three flights were canceled in and out of Reno Monday–that’s a far cry from the dozen that were canceled over the weekend. The airline continues to cite “air traffic control” issues for the cancellations nationwide, but no other airlines are impacted.
With more on the new domestic violence Resource Center, Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-101121-HANCOCK-Resource%20Center.mp3
Rich Hancock has more on the new domestic violence Resource Center; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-101121-HANCOCK-Resource%20Center.mp3 More at; carsonnow.org
Victims of domestic violence get a helping hand. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-101121-HANCOCK-Resource%20Center.mp3 [recorded copy] The second of Carson City’s three phase plan by Advocates to End Domestic Violence opened with a ribbon cutting at their new Intervention and Resource Center located at 3640 Gordon Street. Advocates have been providing services to survivors of domestic … Read more
Nevada state Senator Ben Kieckhefer, who represents parts of Washoe County and Carson City is resigning. The District 16 Republican issued a tweet this morning saying it’s been an honor and a privilege to serve and he thanked those who supported him over the past decade. He did not give a reason for stepping down.
Reno police are looking for suspects in a shooting in the city’s northeast section last night. Police say three people were shot near Valley Road and Elko Avenue and were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. They say the suspects drove off down 7th Street in a silver sedan. Police believe the shooting was between two isolated … Read more
Teamsters leaders and Keolis are heading back to the bargaining table as they try to end a two-week strike; it’s the second one in as many months. Riders say they’re facing hardships with extremely limited routes. The strike aside, the RTC is warning about looming service changes in January due to ongoing staffing shortages. The … Read more