Sparks man killed in motorcycle crash identified
The man who was killed in a motorcycle crash in late February has been identified. The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), a division of the Nevada State Police, responded to a crash on South Virginia Street north of Damonte Ranch Parkway in Washoe County around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 26. The...
Crash Victim and District Attorney Feel Sentencing of Reno Firefighter Who Crashed Into Car...
A Reno firefighter, Shawn Price, still listed on the City of Reno staff directory, has been sentenced to 36 months of probation after a head on crash last March when he was off duty, for which he initially had been charged with DUI. The DUI charge was dropped due to...
Reno planning approves tentative map for 147 new south Reno townhomes
The Reno Planning Commission unanimously approved a tentative map for 147 new townhomes in south Reno on Wednesday, March 4. The single-family homes, called Crescendo Homes, will be built on roughly 3 acres off Damonte Ranch Parkway, just south of the future Downtown Damonte development . The homes will include four...
Noble Announces Acquisition of Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
ATLANTA, Georgia—Noble Investment Group (Noble) announced the acquisition of the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa, a riverfront hotel in downtown Reno, Nevada. The property benefits from its location along the Truckee River with immediate access to Reno’s central business district and the broader Reno—Tahoe...
Two people displaced by house fire in Wadsworth
Two people have been left without a home after a fire broke out at a double-wide trailer in Wadsworth on Wednesday afternoon. The fire started underneath the home, and residents said there was an explosion, but firefighters could not confirm that, according to a spokesperson for Pyramid Lake Fire. The...
Discolored shrimp in slime, dirty soda gun among restaurant violations
A dirty soda gun, discolored raw shrimp in a slimy liquid and bare-hand contact with noodles were among the violations spotted during Reno-Sparks restaurant inspections in early February. In all, two locations were closed, two received failing grades and five others were cited for violations during the period of Feb....
City of Reno to cut positions, raise fees to balance budget with $24 million...
Reno leaders say they have found a way to balance next year’s budget despite a projected $24 million structural deficit, but it will require spending cuts, job freezes and higher fees. City officials said the forecasted deficit for the next fiscal year remains $24 million and has not changed...
Two juveniles arrested in Carson City aquatic center vandalism investigation
What started with damage at a community pool has now expanded into a broader investigation. On Feb. 28, the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrested two juveniles in connection with vandalism at the Carson City Aquatic Center. Deputies said the arrests were carried out by the Special Enforcement Team working with the...
Sparks, Reno, Washoe County explore merging fire services
The cities of Sparks and Reno, along with Washoe County, are inviting residents to an informational session about a study exploring whether regional fire services could be combined. The study will also look at integrating fire-based emergency medical services across the area. Nevada Senate Bill 319, passed in 2025,...
Wind gusts top 40 mph
Wednesday was not quite as windy as last week, but a close second. Peak wind gusts topped 40 mph throughout much of Reno on Wednesday, and 50 mph in the western Basin and Range. Blowing dust was also a possibility. Strong winds can develop in front of a system, but they can also develop on the backside of one. That...
