KOH Special News Reports

The Reno City Council has unanimously approved changing the master plan for the University of Nevada Regional Center to include a Gateway District. As approved, the university will be allowed to build south and expand. UNR is working with Reno's Historical Resources Commission to determine what to do with some of the older homes in the area. Some of the homes were built in the 1800s and one is even on the National Historical Register.

Washoe County School Trustees have been making some tough decisions about overcrowding. They've set in motion "Conversion Thresholds" that will trigger when schools switch to multi track or double sessions. The newest member of the board, Dr. Diane Nicolet, says the good news is they're on top of this issue, and know what needs to be done. She says the infrastructure problem is real, and while they're staying focused on the classroom and education, this problem won't go away by itself.

In a rare move, the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, is getting involved in a local ballot measure.

Washoe County Schools are bursting at the seams, and with a wave of growth expected, school trustees have made a big decision about when double sessions or multi track schedules must be implemented.

Washoe County School Trustees have been making some tough decisions about overcrowding. They've set in motion "Conversion Thresholds" that will trigger when schools switch to multi track or double sessions.

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada Board is urging voter support for the proposed sales tax increase, to fund infrastructure needs of the Washoe County School District. KOH News spoke with EDAWN CEO Mike Kazmierski. He says if the capital needs of schools aren't addressed, their ability to attract and retain companies, and facilitate job creation will be adversely impacted.

Washoe County School Trustees have been making some tough decisions about overcrowding. They've set in motion "Conversion Thresholds" that will trigger when schools switch to multi track or double sessions.

The Virginia Street Bridge has been open less than a month, and Reno Police are already seeing an alarming number of thrill seekers skateboarding, running, and walking on the arches.

Spike TV will be in Reno tomorrow night

The Education Alliance of Washoe County is asking for some help to build up the Teacher's Warehouse with supplies for local classrooms.