Local Stories for February 2013
Stories for Tuesday, February 12
AT&T outage repairs in northern Nevada almost complete
RENO -- AT&T service has been almost completely restored after the outage that started last night and into this morning in Reno. AT&T regional rep John Britton said that just about all of the service has been restored, but they are still doing the final work. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED STORY ...
City of Reno’s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative proves successful
RENO -- The City of Reno’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiative proves to be a tremendous success, creating energy and financial savings along with creating/retaining jobs for Nevadans. The Initiative allowed the City to invest more than $19 million in energy projects without impacting the general fund. The ...
Protesters seek change to bear hunting laws
CARSON CITY, NV -- The Nevada State Legislature is receiving a message, loud and clear. Toby Stump, a Paiute from the Reno Sparks Indian Colony, wants to see lawmakers crack down on bear hunting laws in the state. He, and about thirty fellow Native Americans in front of the legislature ...
Stories for Monday, February 11
More mustangs removed in Nev. roundup than planned
RENO -- Federal land managers have removed some 200 more wild horses from the range than planned in a northern Nevada roundup, citing the animals' poor body condition and risk of starvation. Nearly 800 horses were removed from the Diamond Complex north of Eureka during the operation that lasted ...
Stories for Thursday, February 7
Foster parents needed in Washoe County
RENO -- Washoe County’s Department of Social Services (WCDSS) currently has 60 children for whom they are actively seeking adoptive homes, and will provide a Have a Heart Foster Care Workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12, for all individuals and couples interested in the program. The primary goal of WCDSS is ...
Nevada Division of Insurance recovered $3,998,508 for Nevadans in 2012
CARSON CITY -- Nevada policy holders recovered $3,998,508 from insurance companies due to Nevada Division of Insurance assistance in 2012. A recovery is the amount of monetary compensation or relief received by a consumer as a result of a filed consumer complaint against an insurance company. “Nevadans deserve to ...
UNR alumnus receives distinguished award
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) presented its annual Wendell McCurry Excellence in Water Quality Award to Dr. Susan Donaldson on Wednesday in recognition of her extensive and enduring contributions to water quality in Nevada. The Wendell McCurry Award was established in 1999 to ...
Stories for Wednesday, February 6
Red Cross making a call for all local heroes
RENO -- The local Red Cross is making a call for nominations for all local heroes to be honored in tge 10th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast. Every day we are surrounded by heroes - whether it's at work, at play, at home or simply out and about in the ...
Behind the scenes of "Magique"
RENO, NV -- Kevin and Caruso’s stage spectacular, Magique is now appearing in the Eldorado Showroom, and FOX 11 got an exclusive behind the scenes look at how this magic show comes together. It may look stress free and flawless from your seat, but the best way to describe the ...
Stories for Tuesday, February 5
Free tax help at Washoe County libraries
It’s that time of year again – tax season! AARP and VITA/TCE Volunteer Preparers are partnering with the Washoe County Library System to offer free tax help at the following Washoe County libraries: IRS Certified AARP Volunteer Preparers: This program is designed to assist low to moderate income taxpayers of ...
Start of 2013 Nevada State Legislative session
CARSON CITY, NV -- The clock is ticking for the 2013 Nevada State Legislative session as assemblymen and women convened yesterday morning to start their 120-day period. The seventy seventh session began with Democratic Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick being appointed to speaker of the house by unanimous decision. “Let’s not shy ...
Reno-Tahoe Senior Winter Games debut
RENO, NV -- The first ever Reno-Tahoe Senior Winter Games took off yesterday with a timed ice skating race. The program incorporates fitness activities for people ages 50 and older. For some contestants, like Mik Staeck, the games are a great way to get out and try a new sport. ...
Stories for Monday, February 4
UPDATE: Police try to locate missing endangered juvenile
RENO -- Yesterday night, the boy who had been reported missing and endangered returned home. 16-year-old Taylor Juby's welfare checked okay and he was taken to a local hospital for an examination. The Reno Police Department would like to extend its thanks to all those who assisted in looking for the ...
Times of change? No longer at casinos
RENO -- The Atlantis these days uses more coins making change for restaurant patrons than it does for the 100 or so coin-operated slots scattered throughout the casino floor. Much like the Betamax and film cameras, coin-operated slots are relegated to Nevada’s past. Big properties in northern Nevada still ...
Stories for Friday, February 1
Carson High School students design custom debit card
CARSON CITY -- Carson High School now has its own “Senators” debit card for student checking accounts. The card was designed by students through a contest held by Greater Nevada Credit Union, which has an educational branch inside of the high school. More than 60 students entered the contest, ...
$20,000 raised from nickels for Reno Rebuild
RENO -- Reno Rebuild’s river of nickels is about to begin doing some good. The program launched by a trio of young business owners has been painstakingly collecting a nickel from every transaction at the entrepreneurs’ Reno restaurants and bars for the better part of a year, and ...
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation radio-a-thon going on tonight
RENO -- Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation is hosting the finale to the Elevating Life Campaign with a radio-a-thon event at Scheels today. The event is going on today through 7 p.m. at Scheels, 1200 Scheels Boulevard, Sparks. This year NNCCF is challenging local businesses, schools, and public figures ...
Skiiers & snoboarders set to 'Jam' at Mt. Rose
MT. ROSE, NV -- Forget the lack of recent snow; conditions for at least one local resort are ideal for the month ahead. Mt. Rose Ski Resort is hosting a freestyle rail trick competition this Saturday for anyone pre-registered with a day or season pass. “By all means you got ...
GSR hosts Wild Sheep Convention
RENO, NV -- The 2013 Wild Sheep Foundation Convention started yesterday and we here's a little bit of what you can expect at this year’s event. “There’s really something for everyone,” said President of the WSF, Gray Thornton. “You know there’s outfitters, there’s art, there’s jewelry, there’s furs, there’s just ...
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