We now have the name of an elderly man who was killed in a hit-and-run in Sparks. Police say 79-year-old Roy Degiovanni died from blunt force trauma he was hit on Goldy Way Sunday. Police are looking for a black Toyota that fled the scene; they say it’s missing a piece of its front bumper … Read more
The life of former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell is being celebrated today in services at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. After services there’s a public reception at the downtown Reno Ballroom. The RTC is offering free bus service along Route 56 to the funeral and overflow parking is available at the Walmart on Damonte … Read more
Democrats won’t commit to releasing the unofficial results of Saturday’s Nevada caucuses on the day of the vote, as they emphasize accuracy over speed in the aftermath of the chaos surrounding the Iowa caucuses.Tom Perez, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said several factors, including early voting and potentially high turnout, could affect the tabulation … Read more
The University of Nevada, Reno says it’s on schedule to reopen one of the two dorms in August that has been closed since last summer when it was severely damaged by a boiler explosion in the neighboring residence hall. In the meantime, school officials say they’ve agreed to spend $10.1 million to house 838 students … Read more
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Phil DeLone has resigned citing medical reasons amid sexual harassment allegations, according to a statement released from the RSCVA. The RSCVA opened an investigation in late January after receiving multiple sexual harassment claims against DeLone. DeLone was hired by the RSCVA in 2016.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says a felony suspect was spotted near the intersection of Magnolia Way and Vagabond Court on Wednesday evening. Officials took the suspect into custory….his name is Scott Colton, he was wanted for multiple felonnies. there were no hostages, but a hostage negotiation team was called in to get the suspect … Read more
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s reception in his first Democratic Presidential Debate was anything but cordial. Relentless assaults on Bloomberg, spearheaded by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in a strong showing, highlighted the prevailing sentiment among career Democrats in the race are skeptical of the former Big Apple Republican mayor. The 2020 Nevada Democratic … Read more
The CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitor’s Authority is now on paid administrative leave. Last month, on KKFT, we told you Phil Delone, the former head of the Safari Club International, was under investigation for sexual harassment. The RSCVA has called it a personnel matter.
A California-based tech company is expanding across the state line. Figure Technologies wants to call Reno its second home. 2 News reports they’ve got a new office on West Liberty Street..and with that comes new jobs–about 50 of them.
A Reno man is heading to prison on child porn charges. 31-year-old Randall Linschied pleaded guilty to possession charges after police say they found he had downloaded thousands of images and videos over 16 years. He’ll spend three years behind bars and must register as a sex offender when he gets out.