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With more on the Carson City Supervisors meeting today, Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-100721-HANCOCK-Supervisors%20Meeting.mp3

Rich Hancock has more on the Carson City Supervisors meeting today; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-100721-HANCOCK-Supervisors%20Meeting.mp3

Carson City’s Board of Supervisors meet today. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-100721-HANCOCK-Supervisors%20Meeting.mp3 [recorded copy] Supervisors’ discussions include youth center compliance with a 2003 assault act, a CDC grant and more at Thursday’s meeting in the Carson City Community Center on East William Street. Nevada’s COVID-related State of Emergency means face coverings are required for all … Read more

Sewer bills could be rising in Reno. The city says it needs to make $440 million in stormwater upgrades over the next two decades-the problem-there’s no stormwater utility fee to pay for it. KOLO-TV reports the city is seeking to add a sewer fee that could be up to $10.50. Without these improvements, public works … Read more

Nearly 300 new affordable housing units are opening in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Too often, workers can’t afford to live in the communities they serve so this will add some options in the high-cost market, adding these can be places where educators, firefighters, deputies, and other essential workers can live. Placer County officials tell … Read more

Two Peppermill employees suffer minor injuries in a knife attack. It happened Monday night. Police say a man was trying to break into a room and cut the employees. The suspect was arrested.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is cracking down on human trafficking-with help from truckers. Troopers say human trafficking is typically a crime hidden in plain sight. So they’ve given truckers signs to look for and asked them to keep their eyes open at rest stops, hotels, and restaurants. If you see something suspicious dial *NHP

Reno’s rents have skyrocketed. A new report from Apartment Guide shows Reno is in the top 10 cities that see a major year-over-year rent increase. News 4 reports one-bedroom apartments jumped by nearly 39% while the cost of a two-bed apartment rose 63% — with an average cost of more than $2,350 per month.

Several people are hurt in a multi-vehicle wrecks Wednesday morning. The crashes happened on I-80 eastbound near USA Parkway. As many as five cars were involved in the first crash-and a second crash involved seven cars.

The return of summer festivals this season-after a bleak summer last year–have had a positive economic impact on the city of Reno. The hospitality industry says it fared well over the summer with the return of the Great Reno Balloon Race, Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, and the Rib Cook-off.