Local Stories for November 2011
Stories for Sunday, November 20
Residents reflect on damage to their homes from fire
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Austin and Sarah Hardage's home is burned to its foundations — the sad aftermath of an early-morning conflagration that raged through an area of southwest Reno. But in a twist that played out time and time again across the 2,000-acre fire, neighboring houses on either side ...
Stories for Friday, November 18
Memorial service held for JK Metzker
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Friends and family held a memorial service in Reno to remember a 41-year-old TV sports director killed in a hit-and-run crash after covering a Wolf Pack football game last week. The service for JT Metzker was held this afternoon at Our Lady of the Snows church. ...
Post Office unable to make some delivers due to Caughlin fire
RENO, NV – Due to road closures caused by the Caughlin Fire, the Postal Service was unable to make deliveries to more than 6,000 postal customers. On Friday, no deliveries were made to the entire 89519 ZIP Code, which is primarily in the Caughlin Ranch area. This affects about 4,200 ...
Northern Nevada's tallest cut tree is ready for it’s big moment
SPARKS-- The Holiday season is upon us and one sure sign is putting up a Christmas tree, well the tallest cut tree in Northern Nevada will go up this weekend in Sparks. The Outlets at Legends is planning to light a 63 foot White Fir tree tomorrow at 5pm. Families ...
Annual winter swap at MontBleu to support Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 23rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at South Shore Lake Tahoe Nov. 18-19. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding programs and events for regional ...
College students in Nevada face more fee increases
If a proposal to raise student fees at Nevada's colleges and universities is approved next month, students will be paying twice as much next year as they were just six years ago. The hike, which would affect undergraduate students only, would be made to counter state budget cuts that higher ...
Caughlin Fire resources
Residents can continue to get information about the fire at 211, 337-5800 only until 5pm tonight. They will continue to answer inquiries, however they are not returning calls Those without phone coverage can e-mail help@washoecounty.us. Shelter at Reno High School has been demobilized. Citizens that need shelter are asked to ...
Most Washoe County schools closed due to Caughlin fire
RENO-- Nearly all Washoe County School District schools are closed on Friday, Nov. 18 as the region’s emergency agencies respond to the Caughlin Fire and WCSD continues to provide support to those agencies. Schools in Incline, Natchez and Gerlach are the only exceptions and will remain open. “Our goal is ...
Stories for Thursday, November 17
'Big Give' bringing in big bucks
Nevada’s first statewide online charity event is attracting hundreds of generous donators. So far, they have raised more than $281,000 for local non-profits like Nevadagives and Children’s organizations. Organizers hope to raise one million dollars. The 24 hour event ends at midnight. The top three groups who receive the most ...
Tech firms give downtown a new vibe
A handful of businesses are slowly changing the perception of downtown Reno. Longtime Reno residents still can call up images of gamblers walking Virginia Street cradling buckets of quarters and nickels. That image is changing as a growing number of software development and technical-services companies take downtown office space. The ...
Search continues for cougar seen in Carson City residential neighborhood
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A search for a mountain lion that chased a jogger in Carson City this week is coming up empty even after officials plastered the town with signs warning residents of the possible danger. Nevada Department of Wildlife spokesman Chris Healy said that employees searched the ...
Six year old child struck by vehicle while crossing street
Reno, NV— A six-year-old little boy was injured while trying to cross a street in Stead. Yesterday at around 3 PM, Reno Police officers responded to the area of Silver Lake Road and Stead Blvd on report of a six year old child having been struck by a vehicle. The ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 16
Police identify body found in Truckee River
RENO-- The body of a man found floating in the Truckee River has been identified by Reno Police but they are still trying to piece together the details. The Reno Police Department has identified the male found , as Gregory Thornton. The police are attempting to put together a time ...
Zimride offering cheap trips to/from Lake Tahoe and San Francisco
Getting from Lake Tahoe to san Francisco is cheaper than ever Starting on Thanksgiving day, buy a seat for only 25 bucks through “Zimride.” The online ride-sharing site allows drivers to sell the empty seats in their car to passengers. Users can also preview profiles on Facebook before meeting for ...
Nevada foreclosure starts drop sharply
Nevada foreclosure starts plummeted 81 percent in October in reaction to a new law that imposes stricter requirements on filing notices of default, online listing service ForeclosureRadar.com reported Tuesday. The law appears to have specifically targeted ReconTrust, the trustee that handles all Bank of America and Countrywide foreclosures, said Sean ...
How to fill 700 potential new job openings in a rural county
The proposed 300,000-square-foot Walker River Meat Processing facility north of Yerington could staff as many as 700 employees when running at full capacity by 2015, says Chief Executive Officer Vincent Estell. Although that’s welcome news to hard-hit Lyon County, which led the state in unemployment at 16.8 percent at last ...
Your Thanksgiving dinner may contain a toxic chemical
LAS VEGAS - That big Thanksgiving feast could contain an unwanted toxic chemical, according to a report released Tuesday. The study from the Breast Cancer Fund says bisphenol A (BPA) can leach from the linings of metal food cans at levels which could impact one's health. Even low-dose exposure to ...
Another NV driver fails to yield to pedestrian
Reno, NV— Another local pedestrian falls victim to the current problem of drivers' failure to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. Last night at around 10pm, Reno Police officers responded to the area of N. Sierra and E. 10th Streets on report of a man having been struck by a vehicle. ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 15
Mountain lion loose in Carson City streets
CARSON CITY-- Carson City Sheriffs are warning the public of a mountain lion loose on the streets. The mountain lion was seen in Carson City in the area of King Street and Ormsby Blvd today. Carson City Sheriff are asking the public to please use caution and keep children and ...
Free flu shots for food
CARSON CITY--Carson City Health and Human Services is collecting food donations for its annual Homeless Christmas. From November 15 through December 9, donate 2 cans of food and receive a voucher for a free flu shot or nasal spray vaccine, redeemable during our regularly scheduled immunization hours on Thursdays. Each ...
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