Local Stories for October 2012
Stories for Wednesday, October 31
New downtown Reno Police substation opens
RENO -- The Reno Police Department and the Reno City Council celebrated the opening of the Downtown Police Substation. The Downtown Substation will provide the Reno Police Department more visibility and interactions with residents and tourists in the area who will be able to get information and file police ...
Silver Legacy owners eye sunnier days
RENO -- Gary Carano looked out the window of his second-floor office at the Silver Legacy last week, watching as clouds from the winter’s first storm cleared to allow bright sunshine to fill the sky. Carano, chief executive officer of the partnership that owns Silver Legacy, knew the feeling ...
Halloween safety tips from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Ghosts, vampires and scary monsters aren't the only things to be wary of when you are out trick-or-treating on October 31, accidents and unfortunate mishaps increase dramatically on Halloween. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to always have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. To help keep children safe ...
Holiday shopping done in one day, at one place
Reno, NV—The City of Reno is partnering with the National Automobile Museum to offer a unique shopping experience. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., the National Automobile Museum (10 S. Lake Street) will be transformed into a bustling marketplace. Attendees will see a wide ...
Stories for Tuesday, October 30
“Ballot Bash”: View the 2012 Presidential Election with the Wolf Pack
The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) invites the community to watch the 2012 election results, play games and meet local political figures on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Entitled “Ballot Bash,” this event is free to the public and will be held in the Joe Crowley Student Union ...
Truckee Meadows fire protection district has closed open burning for the season
RENO -- Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) will close open burning for the season as of Monday, October 29, 2012. With the possibility of expected high winds in the area, TMFPD will be closing open burning for the season. Open burning within the District after Monday, October 29, ...
Stories for Monday, October 29
Food for fines at the library: Helping to feed the hungry
From November 5-26, patrons can bring cans or boxes of food to the library in lieu of fines to help feed the hungry. Food barrels will be placed at library locations throughout Washoe County and the food will be delivered to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Food brought ...
N Nev Red Cross volunteers head out to help out with Hurricane Sandy
RENO -- Five volunteer members of the Northern Nevada Chapter of The American Red Cross (NNCARC) departed today to the east coast where Hurricane Sandy is expected to create life threatening conditions when it arrives sometime late Monday or early Tuesday. The volunteers have committed to three week deployments ...
Stories for Thursday, October 25
Nevada celebrates Nevada Day this weekend
Thousands of people are expected to show up for the annual “Nevada day" parade and other eventss all weekend. The four day festival hits high gear on Friday with concerts, fairs, tours, and more through the 28th. This year's theme is "Honoring our military and their families past, present, future." ...
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection district lifts ban on open burning starting Saturday
RENO -- Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) will lift the ban on open burning beginning Saturday, October 27, 2012. Residents of the TMFPD will be allowed to burn their yard debris beginning Saturday, October 27 through Wednesday, October 31. Burn season will close as of October 31 with ...
Law enforcement out to catch DUI drivers during Nev Day/Halloween weekend
The Sparks Police Department, along with the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in a Joining Forces campaign, will have additional peace officers on patrol looking for impaired drivers during the Nevada Day Weekend and Halloween. Driving under the influence continues to be a major concern for law ...
A Sign of recovery? Financial professionals getting itchy feet
High-level financial employees who changed jobs frequently before the recession are expected to begin testing the waters as the economy improves in northern Nevada. Before the downturn, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and directors of finance often jumped fences to reach locations where the grass was greener, says Katie ...
Reno City Council moves forward with Aces financial restructuring
RENO -- Yesterday, the Reno City Council voted to move forward with a plan to use general fund money to help owners of the Reno Aces baseball team refinance a $55 million loan used to build Aces Ballpark. Due to the economic downturn affecting the incentives for the Baseball Stadium ...
Planned burn scheduled for Sun Valley Regional Park this weekend
RENO -- On Friday, October 26, crews will start burning piles of tree limbs and brush in Sun Valley Regional Park, adjacent to Esther Bennett Elementary School. This planned burning is part of a 30 acre hazardous fuels reduction project. Burning is expected through Sunday, October 28 and will produce ...
Stories for Wednesday, October 24
Distribution hiring boosts holiday effect
While many retailers are just getting serious about hiring of temporary employees for the holiday rush, expectation of stronger sales this year has been boosting the region’s economy for several months. The distribution business — both wholesale as well as the new Internet fulfillment centers that have landed in ...
Twelve prison-trained wild horses find good homes at adoption
CARSON CITY -- Twelve saddle-trained wild horses showed off their best moves at Saturday’s adoption, wowing a crowd of eager adopters with the ease of handling to start and stop, follow cues and remain calm while trainers twirled lassos above their heads. After being saddle-trained for four months as part ...
Cocoa passes ordinance outlawing saggy pants
The city council in Cocoa voted Tuesday night to ban people from wearing saggy pants on city streets or on public property. Leaders said the new ordinance will help improve the city's image. The Cocoa Police Department is starting an educational campaign for the ordinance, and said it will not ...
Stories for Tuesday, October 23
SF Zoo touts 'rally monkey' as good luck for Giants
Not to be confused with the Anaheim Angels' mascot the Rally Monkey, the World Series-bound San Francisco Giants have their own good luck talisman: a Francois Langur monkey born at the San Francisco Zoo a few weeks ago, according to a zoo spokeswoman. The yet-to-be-named orange-headed monkey has brought Team ...
Reno Fire Department wants residents to keep warm safely
RENO -- As the colder months approach the Reno Fire Department wants residents to keep warm safely. By following these safety tips, residents can reduce their chances of becoming a fire casualty: • Alternative heaters need their space. Keep anything combustible at least 3 feet away. • Be ...
A Sign of recovery? Financial professionals getting itchy feet
High-level financial employees who changed jobs frequently before the recession are expected to begin testing the waters as the economy improves in northern Nevada. Before the downturn, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and directors of finance often jumped fences to reach locations where the grass was greener, says ...
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