Department of Justice investigating UNLV over alleged antisemitism
The Department of Justice is investigating UNLV to see if the University has violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division says it's looking into whether the University has denied equal treatment to people based on race or national origin. According to a press release, the...
Sparks Marina canal cleanup begins amid resident complaints
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The city of Sparks has initiated a significant cleanup effort at the Sparks Marina canal, following complaints from residents about trash buildup and unpleasant odors in the area. The city has contracted Gerhardt & Berry Construction to carry out the cleanup,...
ACLU of Nevada criticizes DOJ investigation into UNR as politically motivated
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has expressed strong criticism of the Department of Justice's investigation into the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), labeling it as politically motivated. Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, stated, "I'm not particularly shocked. I mean we have...
Reno Housing Authority reopens two affordable housing sites after major upgrades
The Reno Housing Authority is marking the reopening of two affordable housing properties - John McGraw and Silver Sage Courts - following a major modernization and preservation effort. The public housing complexes, located in Sparks, underwent extensive renovations that included structural, interior, and exterior...
Falling temperatures, rain chances, and gusty winds
The ingredients are there for more showers and storms on Thursday and Friday this week. Like the past few days, the rain will favor areas just to the east of Reno, but models are trending further west giving Reno a chance for rain as well. The location of the low will determine how far west the showers develop....
Nevada State Police seek public’s help after robbery on I-80 near Reno
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Nevada State Police are asking for the public's help with information about a robbery that occurred on I-80 last week. The Nevada State Police Investigation Division responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on eastbound I-80 at the scenic overlook area just prior to the...
Crime tape blocks off area in apartment complex near UNR
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - After 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, there was heavy police presence in north Reno near Enterprise Road. In addition to police cars with flashing lights, crime tape cordoned off an area inside an apartment complex near the University of Nevada, Reno.
Harrah’s Club reborn and reimagined as a bit of mint
Sometime this fall, The Mint Bar is slated to open. The site was once home to the Reno National Bank, which opened in 1915, and later became a Planet Hollywood and a part of Harrah’s. In 2013, Planet Hollywood changed into an Ichiban Japanese Steak House, rounding out 100 years on the corner of Virginia and Second...
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at Stewart Indian School
The purpose of the event was to teach about the boarding school created to try to stamp out Native American culture through forced re-education.
CCSO searching for suspects who vandalized a building
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who they say vandalized a building. They say that around 1:35 a.m. this past Saturday, two unknown suspects could be seen vandalizing a building in the area of Roop and Long Street. One of the...
