We now have the name of a teen killed in a crash in Fallon. Troopers say 18-year-old Jonathan Payne of Stockton, California, was walking along eastbound U.S. 50 in the right lane when he was struck by an SUV a week ago.
The cowboy-hat wearing pigeons have made their way to Reno. Reno’s city manager posted two photos of pigeons wearing sombreros at 7th and Sutro streets. The birds were first spotted weeks ago in Las Vegas, angering activists who call it a form of animal cruelty.
Nevada marijuana tax revenue soars to new highs. October was the best month for legal pot sales since they began in 2017. The Las Vegas Sun reports the Nevada Department of Taxation says it took in nearly $10 million, up by more than $1.5 million over this same time last year and a million dollars … Read more
A woman accused of impersonating a Medicaid worker is arrested in Sparks. Police say Katie Cannon faces burglary charges in connection with incidents in Reno and Sparks. Police say she entered homes, pretending to conduct welfare checks, and stole medication from the elderly.
The U.S. Navy has concluded no significant environmental harm would come from its proposed tripling of the size of a Nevada bombing training range. A massive expansion opposed by neighboring tribes, conservationists and at least one Democratic presidential candidate. Adding more than 1,000 square miles to the range at Naval Air Station Fallon 65 miles … Read more
Washoe County School District police officers will start wearing body cameras in August, after the school board approved a contract to purchase the equipment Tuesday night. School board members approved a five-year contract with Axon, the same company which built the cameras worn by Reno Police, Sparks Police and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam hosts awards ceremony this evening to honor staff for courage, compassion, and commitment to community. Twelve medals for Lifesaving, two for Meritorious Service, and four Bronze Stars highlight the awards earned by members of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office family. The ceremony takes place at 5 pm at the Washoe … Read more
Nevada Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a crash on I-80 west near Virginia Street early Wednesday afternoon. Troopers say the unidentified driver hit the center median, then a light pole and concrete pillar under the overpass and caught fire Wednesday before 12:30 p.m. A portion of the interstate was temporarily closed while … Read more
Dana Childs explains Celebrating O’Keefe in Watercolor at Nevada Fine Arts in Midtown Reno January 25 & 26; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011620-CHILDS-Celebrating%20O'Keefe.mp3 To register go to; [DEE-law-rehn] dlauren.net.
Celebrating O’Keefe in Watercolor classes happen January 25 & 26 at Nevada Fine Arts in Midtown Reno. Dana Childs has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011620-CHILDS-Celebrating%20O'Keefe.mp3 To register go to; [DEE-law-rehn] dlauren.net.