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Chief judge refuses to remove Las Vegas judge from criminal cases
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County District Court chief judge has denied a request from the Clark County District Attorney’s office to remove a judge from overseeing criminal cases. Chief Judge Jerry Wiese denied the state’s motion for the recusal of Judge Erika Ballou from all cases...
'Fill the Bus' Back-to-School Drive Final 2024 Event
The final donation drop-off event for the eighth annual 'Fill The Bus' school supply drive takes place next Friday. This series of donation drives will benefit more than 10,000 Washoe County School District students and their families who rely on this kind of community support to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
University Way at I-80 reopens as one-way Saturday; overnight ramp closures continue
University Way's overpass across Interstate 80 will reopen Saturday morning as a northbound one-way street, with construction in the area continuing through early August. Drivers should expect new traffic patterns and overnight ramp closures as crews repave the ramps, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. ...
Preparing for the Great Reno Balloon Race
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Great Reno Balloon Race has unveiled some new improvements to the event. This includes a new sustainability measure to use only solar and battery-powered energy and discontinue diesel generators. There will also be added activities and fun giveaways for kids. This is the 43rd anniversary...
On second thought, County Commission approves recount totals | Reno Memo
Want local news poorly explained via email? Subscribe to The Reno Memo. We got the recount issue resolved, everyone. On Tuesday night, the Washoe County Commission voted 4-1 to approve the results of a vote recount in two local races, after rejecting the results on a 3-2 vote last week. Commissioners Clara Andriola and Mike Clark switched from "no" to "yes" from the previous vote. ...
Cecilia Garcia Wanted by Carson City Sheriff’s Office for Alleged Grand Theft
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect involved in the grand theft of an 86-year-old man’s truck. The elderly victim, who depends on the vehicle for essential activities such as gathering firewood, reported that the suspect befriended him in May before stealing his truck.
$3.2 million headed to UNR for Early Head Start Program
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Department of Health and Human Services is announcing more than $3 million has been awarded to the University of Nevada for their Early Head Start program. The funding will help provide early childhood learning, child development programs, and family support services for local children and...
Gas leak prompts evacuations at Kietzke Lane trailer park
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -A car hit a natural gas line Thursday afternoon at a Kietzke Lane trailer park, forcing evacuation of some homes. Authorities said NV Energy expects to repair the line by tonight. First responders expected to leave by 5 p.m. The call at 2885 Kietzke lane came at...
Dick Fischer Wins STN’s First Lifetime Achievement Award
RENO, Nev. — When a shocked and emotional Richard “Dick” Fischer stepped onto the STN EXPO stage to receive a lifetime achievement award from School Transportation News, he said he was speechless. That is saying something for one of the industry’s longest-serving and most knowledgeable school transportation safety trainers.
The top-35 football players in the Mountain West entering the 2024 season
College football fall camps begin next week for teams with Week 0 games, which includes Nevada, which opens the Jeff Choate era Aug. 24 when it hosts SMU. The Wolf Pack will play one of four Week 0 games with three of them featuring Mountain West schools (Hawaii hosts Delaware State and New Mexico hosts Montana State in FBS vs. FCS contests). With the start of the season drawing nearer, here are my top-35 players in MW football entering the 2024 season.
Well-Being Wednesday: The importance of wound care
For the average person, wounds aren’t an everyday worry. However, for at least eight million Americans, chronic wounds can pose a serious threat to health and well-being. Dr. Derek Freiheit, Medical Director of Renown Advanced Wound Care, explains the vital role of wound care and how it helps patients in their healing journey.
As Clock Ticks on Demolition, Yet to Be Relocated Reno Housing Authority Tenants Stress
The cozy upstairs cat-filled apartment of Judith Williams, one of 100 two-bedroom units at the Hawk View Apartments, has become a meeting place for stressed out and frustrated tenants, yet to be relocated ahead of Reno Housing Authority plans to demolish all this housing soon. The plan is to have...
Final improvements to the Mount Rose Trailhead will affect public access to facilities
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Parts of the Mount Rose Trailhead, off Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) between Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada, will be closed at different times this summer to finish improvements to the Mount Rose Welcome Plaza and parking lot. The completion of this project has been long awaited and the public’s patience is much appreciated.
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