KOH Special News Reports

A shipping container park and beer garden called The Eddy is officially moving into downtown Reno near the Truckee River, after months of opposition for the project. Last night at a public hearing, the Reno City Council heard an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a special use permit regarding the park’s footprint and design. With some changes, they unanimously approved it. The council addressed concerns from residents living next to the site, while also hearing public comment for people in favor of this project. The Eddy will be located at 16 South Sierra Street, on the dirt lot next to the Riverside Artist Lofts. The Eddy owners say they are hoping to get their liquor license soon, with a target opening date of early August.

A Reno man has been sentenced to two life terms in prison under Nevada’s habitual criminal statute, following convictions for felony DUI and Burglary. The sentence ensures the defendant will serve a minimum of 10 years in prison before being eligible for parole. 38 year old Shaen Gresham was arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol in October of 2011 for driving under the influence of drugs, after he was stopped for operating his vehicle without a front license plate. Gresham’s lengthy criminal history includes 13 felony convictions from both Nevada and California, including DUI causing death.

A shipping container park and beer garden called The Eddy is officially moving in to downtown Reno near the Truckee River, after months of opposition for the project. Last night at a public hearing, the Reno City Council heard an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a special use permit regarding the park’s footprint and design. With some changes, they unanimously approved it. The council addressed concerns from residents living next to the site, while also hearing public comment for people in favor of this project. The Eddy will be located at 16 South Sierra Street, on the dirt lot next to the Riverside Artist Lofts. The Eddy owners say they are hoping to get their liquor license soon, with a target opening date of early August.

A Reno man has been sentenced to two life terms in prison under Nevada’s habitual criminal statute, following convictions for felony DUI and Burglary. The sentence ensures the defendant will serve a minimum of 10 years in prison before being eligible for parole. 38 year old Shaen Gresham was arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol in October of 2011 for driving under the influence of drugs, after he was stopped for operating his vehicle without a front license plate. Gresham’s lengthy criminal history includes 13 felony convictions from both Nevada and California, including DUI causing death.

A Reno charter school threatened with forced closure because of its financial problems has found a way to stay open and cut costs by $200,000 a year. The news comes as a relief to staff and students of Rainshadow Community Charter High School. Earlier this year, teachers of the small, privately run school agreed to forgo their salaries for two months so the campus could finish the academic year. Money problems result from the price of rent at the school’s location, 121 Vesta Street. The school pays $17,000 a month for the Midtown building, which comes to a little more than $200,000 a year, according to Principal Toby Wiedenmayer. Rent has been a quarter of the school’s expenses, which is more than it can afford with 113 students.

A woman was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno after a severe beating, allegedly by her son. The 65-year-old victim said her son had beaten her with his fists and nunchuks, and wanted to kill her. She told deputies her son was off his medication. Her injuries appeared substantial but are not life-threatening. 40-year-old Douglas Taladay was taken into custody at the scene. According to authorities, Taladay admitted he and his mother had argued over yard chores, then got angry and beat her with the intent to kill her. Taladay is in custody at the Carson City Jail, charged with Attempted Murder, Battery With a Deadly Weapon, Elderly Enhancement, and Preventing a Victim from Calling 911. His bail is set at a-half-million-dollars.

A Reno charter school threatened with forced closure because of its financial problems has found a way to stay open and cut costs by $200,000 a year. The news comes as a relief to staff and students of Rainshadow Community Charter High School. Earlier this year, teachers of the small, privately run school agreed to forgo their salaries for two months so the campus could finish the academic year. Money problems result from the price of rent at the school’s location, 121 Vesta Street. The school pays $17,000 a month for the Midtown building, which comes to a little more than $200,000 a year, according to Principal Toby Wiedenmayer. Rent has been a quarter of the school’s expenses, which is more than it can afford with 113 students.

Sparks police have arrested a person they believe is connected to a burglary caught on surveillance video.

Early voting is still an option in the Silver State.

Federal funds are on the way for homeless veterans programs in Reno