The City of Reno has launched a new tool that will allow residents to see how the recent adoption of a sixth ward will affect them. KOLO 8 reports the new map comparison too will allow residents to look up their addresses and see which ward they live in now, and which ward they will … Read more
A new sixth ward has been approved by Reno City Council. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 5-2 and would eliminate the at-large seat and lay out new boundaries for each of the six wards, reports KOLO 8. The decision was made after months of community input, as well as a variety of … Read more
Four men have been arrested in connection with a road rage incident that happened back in August. KOLO 8 reports n the early morning hours of August 20, Sparks Police say a fight broke out in the area of Probasco Way and Greenbrae Drive following a road rage incident. Under arrest are Edwin Lopez, Angel … Read more
The school day continued at Hug High School after a fight broke out prompting a lockdown on Tuesday morning. In a message sent out to families after the incident, principal Jason Aytes said the fight involved students but the campus was secured and the lockdown lifted.
The Nevada Department of Transportation will be reducing lanes on I-580 to prepare anti-icing systems ahead of winter. Alternating directions will be reduced to one lane south of Reno starting Wednesday. Small sections of the highway will be reduced from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until Sept. 21 between Mt. Rose Highway and the old … Read more
The Sparks City Council has officially named Chris Crawforth acting city manager for the City of Sparks. According to KOLO 8, council officially approved an amendment to Crawforth’s employment agreement during a Monday meeting. They estimate a total cost increase of around $49,000 as a result of this move.
Two people were found dead Monday afternoon in an apparent overdose in Fernley. KOLO 8 reports authorities went to Jessica Lane in Fernley for reports of a man who was found unconscious and unresponsive. Upon arriving, police and medical personnel found three unresponsive adults in the residence, all showing signs of overdose of illicit drugs. … Read more
A grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for the remodeled Carson City Senior Center will be 11 a.m. Friday in the dining room of the facility located at 911 Beverly Drive. The Nevada Appeal reports approximately $1.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding and Carson City capital improvement funding were used for the renovation of … Read more
Cooler temperatures and increasing moisture levels allowed state and federal public land managers to lift fire restrictions that have been in place across much of western Nevada since late July. The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamations, and Nevada Division of Forestry … Read more
Reno area businesses are preparing for a big economic hit when the National Championship Air Races leaves town after this weekend. After six decades in the Reno area, the event is moving to another town. According to News 4, in the last economic survey in 2019 by UNR, it found that the air races had … Read more