Advertisment
 

Join the Topix community today: 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 07:37 pm

Reno Metro News

Local, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

5 hrs ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

Protest insanity of razing fire station

What is wrong with this picture? The downtown Reno Fire Station is being demolished for the new baseball stadium! When did baseball take priority over fire safety? It's a tragedy that Reno is spending millions ...

1 comment

Related Topix: Reno, NV

13 hrs ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

Employee who won court verdict alleged further abuse at UNR

Of 69 lawsuits filed by 42 current and former employees against the University of Nevada, Reno and its officials since 2002, only one has made it to trial -- resulting in a quarter million dollar loss for UNR.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

22 hrs ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

Nevada fire danger creeps higher

The danger of a major fire in Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe this month is high, with conditions likely to persist or worsen through October, according to the government's latest wildfire season outlook.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Sat Jul 05, 2008

KTVN Reno

Reno man sues over arrest at Neal McCoy concert

A Reno man has sued several law enforcement officers, alleging they used excessive force against him at a Neal McCoy concert in Yerington in July 2006.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV, Yerington, NV, Lyon County, NV

Reno Gazette-Journal

Surprising stories that upset readers

In the seven years I've written a column for the Reno Gazette-Journal I'm still surprised at the topics, subjects and stories that upset readers.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Reno Gazette-Journal

Windows shot out of 30 Reno vehicles

Vandals on Wednesday night shot out windows of about 30 vehicles in north and south Reno, police said.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Reno Gazette-Journal

Official wants new fire station in bowling stadium

Reno Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza wants the city to consider using the unfinished portion of the National Bowling Stadium as a new downtown fire station.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Reno Gazette-Journal

Reid briefed on Nevada fire preparedness

RENO, Nev. - From Lake Tahoe to Nevada's vast rangelands, agencies and communities are joining together to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires that have taken an alarming toll in recent years on ranching ...

1 comment

Related Topix: Reno, NV, Nevada, US Politics, US News, Harry Reid, US Senate, Democrat

RGJ.com

Sex offender seen at Reno volleyball tourney

Police say a child rapist from Silver Springs was seen watching girls at the Reno Volleyball Festival.

Comment?

Related Topix: Silver Springs, NV, Reno, NV, Sparks, NV

Reno Gazette-Journal

Tall man robs Wells Fargo branch in Reno

A man took cash from a Wells Fargo branch in Reno just before 10 a.m., Thursday.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Thu Jul 03, 2008

KTVN Reno

Driver Killed in Wednesday Evening Crash in Reno

A mechanical problem is to blame for a deadly crash during rush hour on U.S. 395 in north Reno Wednesday evening.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

KTVN Reno

Reno police seek 2 armed robbery suspects

Reno police are looking for two men who pulled a gun at a convenience store, ordered customers to the floor and robbed them and the clerk before fleeing.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Reno Gazette-Journal

Man dies after stabbing at Reno apartment

A Reno man was stabbed to death Sunday afternoon following a confrontation sparked by vandalism to his vehicle, police said.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

KVVU-TV Henderson

High Gas Cost Means Low Brothel Turnout

RENO, Nev. -- Sex sells -- but not well enough. Nevada's legal brothels are having to offer gas cards and other promotions to lure customers.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Reno Gazette-Journal

Reno fire inspections focus on old hotels, motels

Fire Capt. John Kennedy wasn't pleased with two large garbage cans at the bottom of the stairwell at the Morris Hotel in downtown Reno.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

ABC 33/40

Haysbert: Prez role on `24' may have

Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's "24" may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama .

Comment?

Related Topix: Dennis Haysbert, Black Entertainment, US News, US Politics, Barack Obama, 24, Entertainment, Drama, Television

KOLO-TV Reno

Early Morning Armed Robbery in Reno

Find the lowest gas prices around town! Medical Minutes It's Not Just Politics Great local and international recipes right here! Looking for a great place to eat? Check out the Featured Restaurants or search by ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Reno Gazette-Journal

Police identify man stabbed to death in Reno

Police said Tuesday that Ignacio Chairez, 23, of Reno was the man fatally stabbed Sunday afternoon at Brinkby Avenue apartment complex after his car had been vandalized.

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Tue Jul 01, 2008

RGJ.com

Reno bests Austin, TX in effort to kill fewer dogs and cats

The following comes from a report prepared by FixAustin.org comparing Reno's switch to sheltering using the methods of the No Kill Advocacy Center and Austin, Texas' switch to sheltering using the methods of ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Reno, NV

Reno Gazette-Journal

Judge removes supervision order for paroled Reno sex offender

An order requiring the lifetime supervision of a Reno man who was recently released from prison on child pornography charges was a mistake, and the man must be released from that requirement, a judge ruled ...

1 comment

Related Topix: Reno, NV

↑ Back to top

More Reno Metro News

Archives

Read more articles in the Reno Metro News Archives.

For up to the minute news, check out the Reno Metro News Wire.

Want to add Reno Metro News headlines to your web site? Get the widget here.

Reno Metro News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Reno Metro News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

RSS icon mobile icon

Reno Metro Photos

Topix Quick Poll

created by: Mike Hunt | Oct 4, 2007

Click on an option to vote

39,783

votes

  • Yes
  • No
  • No Opinion
  • Dude, Where am I

Sponsored links

Find a Contractor

Get Reno Metro contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors

Homes For Sale By Owner

Learn how to sell your home yourself
from the largest for sale by owner site.

Find a Local Lawyer

Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com