Local Stories for November 2011
Stories for Wednesday, November 30
Reno Police Department accepting applications
Reno—The Reno Police Department has announced it is accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit. According to RPD Recruiting Officer Carlos Valles, “We are seeking to fill job vacancies left by several retirements and promotions.” The Reno Police Department consists of 346 sworn officers and serves a ...
Seeds in place for economic future
The good news for northern Nevada in the much-publicized 181-page economic development agenda unveiled by Metropolitan Policy Program of The Brookings Institution and SRI International: The region already shows strength in five of the seven economic sectors that researchers say are likely drivers of Nevada’s effort to free itself from ...
In wake of real estate collapse, crazy deals abound
What if I told you I could offer you a two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Summerlin — well, basically Summerlin — for the price of an Acura MDX: Is that something that would interest you? It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. We’ve heard this before from the real estate pitchmen. In ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 29
BLOG: Hello, conservatives...it's time to get confrontational!
I just finished reading an excellent book for conservatives titled "Confrontational Politics" by former California State Sen. H.L. Richardson which is extremely relevant to the (sad) state of the conservative movement here in Nevada. Here's an example: "Remember, an average Democrat with conservative ideas doesn't get elected to high ...
Last Call for Water?
LAS VEGAS - Nevada's water pipeline proposal is being called the most important water case the state has ever heard, and only days remain for public comment. The plan is to pipe 42 billion gallons of water per year from rural Nevada and Utah to southern Nevada. Brian Fadie, technology ...
State targets nearby states with ski-season campaign
Nevada’s advertising for the ski season in the Sierra Nevada this year targets nearby markets rather than distant cities. Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chairman of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, said last week that the campaign reflects research that shows that travelers still are taking trips during the recession, but ...
CA judge to decide if cancer researcher will stand trial
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A California judge will decide next month whether a world-renowned cancer researcher will stand trial in Nevada on charges she stole samples and notes from a lab at the University of Nevada, Reno. Judy Mikovits, 53, was released from the Ventura County Jail last week after ...
UPDATE: Man hit by train in Sparks
The Sparks Police Department is releasing the name of the pedestrian involved in the possible collision with a locomotive which occurred Monday night. The pedestrian is identified as Benjamin Wilson, a 26 year-old Reno resident. Wilson remains hospitalized at Renown Medical Center with serious injuries. Previously Reported Story Below ...
Stories for Monday, November 28
22 motorists arrested over Thanksgiving weekend in Reno and Sparks
A total of 22 motorists were arrested in the greater Reno-Sparks area by the Nevada Highway Patrol over the four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Ten of the arrests were for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs while ten others were for misdemeanor traffic warrants stemming from failing to ...
Stores cited during alcohol age compliance checks
SPARKS -- On Saturday the Sparks Police Department joined other local agencies and continued its efforts to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors by conducting age verification compliance checks at 25 local businesses that sell alcoholic beverages. The compliance checks were funded by a grant awarded to the department by "Join Together ...
Trash-to-energy plant wins financing
Waste Management Inc. will provide up to $70 million in funding for a trash-to-energy plant proposed at the Lockwood landfill east of Reno. Fulcrum BioEnergy of Pleasanton, Calif., said it will use the commitment from Waste Management as a back-up source of debt capital in case it doesn’t win a ...
Climate change in NV: more fast-moving wildfires?
LAS VEGAS - The planet is seeing more climate extremes, according to a new report - and in Nevada that could mean larger, faster-moving wildfires. Kelly Redmond, regional climatologist at the Desert Research Institute in Reno, says the report points to a longer period each year for wildlands around Nevada ...
Steer clear of crowded DMV offices today, agency chief suggests
For employees at the Department of Motor Vehicles, it isn’t the day after Thanksgiving that brings a rush of customers, it’s the Monday after. Some staff members call the day “Black Monday,” and it’s traditionally the department’s busiest day of the year, according to a statement from the DMV. “Happy ...
Carson City recognized as a top ranked digital city government
Carson City has received national recognition as a “Top Ranked Digital City Government.” Carson City finished 2nd in its size category, cities between 30,000 and 74,999, in a survey conducted by Center for Digital Government. The Center is a national research and advisory institute that focuses on information technology ...
Stories for Thursday, November 24
Victims identified in fatal crash near Fernley
The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the three Grass Valley, California residents involved in the single vehicle rollover crash that happened yesterday morning around 7:24 am which killed one of the occupants. 18-year-old Taylor S. Barney died at the scene after he was ejected from the back seat of ...
Mother & boyfriend arrested for causing life threatening injuries to child
RENO— A small child is in the hospital suffering from life threatening injuries caused by her mom and her boyfriend in a child abuse case. On Wednesday at around 8pm Reno Police officers responded to an apartment in the 1400 Block of Evelyn Way regarding a 2yr old child in medical distress, a ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 23
Holiday season traffic and travel tips
With the end-of-the-year holiday season upon us along with heavy traffic anticipated on the roadways and highways this four-day weekend, the Nevada Highway Patrol would like to share the following travel and traffic-related safety tips for motorists: If you are making a journey when inclement weather is anticipated, especially ...
After Caughlin Fire, local agencies focus on public safety and remediation
RENO-- Representatives from the City of Reno, Washoe County, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service , United States Forest Service, Weather Service, University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension, State of Nevada Division of Forestry, United States Department of Fish and Wildlife, Nevada Land Conservancy, Sierra Fire Protection District, North Lake Tahoe ...
1 dead, 2 injured in vehicle crash near Fernley
FERNLEY-- One person is dead and two to others were injured in a vehicle accident that occurred earlier this morning near Fernley. This morning at around 7:30 am, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 80, approximately 19 miles east of ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 22
Road closures for Turkey Trot
SPARKS-- The Sparks Police Department will be doing road closures for the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, between 8:00am-10:30am. Southbound Sparks Boulevard will be closed between Baring Boulevard and Legends Outlet Mall, and Vista will be an alternate route to I-80. Drivers should expect long delays at E. Prater Way and ...
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