The Washoe County Board of Commissioners passed a new rule requiring disclosure by lobbyists. In April, the board directed the drafting of that ordinance that was based off an example from the City of Reno requiring paid lobbyists to register and identify themselves, reports KOLO 8. Failure to do so could incur civil penalties. The … Read more
A crash involving a Carson City school bus Tuesday afternoon was caused by a car running a red light. KOLO 8 reports the driver of the car ran a red light at the intersection of Long and Roop and clipped the tire of the school bus. The driver of the car will be cited for … Read more
Reno will have another flight connection to Southern California when a new airline starts service. Reno Gazette Journal reports New Pacific Airlines will offer flights between Reno and Ontario, California, as it expands the company’s routes. The airline is also adding service between Ontario and Nashville.
Police say one person is dead after a multi-car crash on Highway 395 south near Red Rock Road Tuesday morning. The crash happened at about 8:15am and three people were transported to a nearby hospital, where one of them died.The investigation continues into what lead to the crash.
The City of Reno has been awarded a $500k grant from the U.S. Forest Service. The money is part of the federal government’s effort to plant & maintain trees, combat extreme heat, & improve access to nature in cities.
Two people were sent to the hospital after a head-on crash on Sunday in Sparks. KOLO 8 reports around 8:15 a.m. first responders went to Vista north of the intersection of Brierly Way for reports of a head-on crash. Sparks PD arrived on scene and saw two cars with extensive damage. The driver of one … Read more
One person was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition after being hit by a train. KOLO 8 reports the collision happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday off of West Sutro Street. The investigation into the incident is being turned over to Union Pacific Railroad Police. It remains unknown why that person was on … Read more
Two pilots were killed when their planes collided during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno. At the conclusion of the T-6 gold race, upon landing, two planes collided, and the pilots died, according to the Reno Air Racing Associaiton. The National Transportation Safety Board identified the two aircraft to CNN as … Read more
The Reno City Council approved a $3.5 million settlement with Verdi developer Stan Lucas on Wednesday, ending a years-long legal battle involving multiple lawsuits. News 4 reports council members voted 6-1 to award the payout, after several members said that the potential damages that could result from losing at trial would be far greater.
Caesars Entertainment has reported that a data breach led to the exposure of some driver’s license and social security numbers for its customers. The hacking exposed the company’s “loyalty program database, which includes driver’s license numbers and/or social security numbers for a significant number of members in the database.”