Alexandra Rae

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Video Journalist at KTVN-TV (Reno, NV)

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CDC reports Nevada one of two states that saw overdose deaths increase in 2024

2 days ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that overdose deaths, while still high, are dropping, except in two states, Nevada being one of them. According to the CDC, the only other state that saw a rise in overdose deaths was South Dakota. The CDC reports across the nation, there were an estimated 30,000 fewer overdose deaths last year compared to 2023. Here in Nevada, we saw an increase of a little more than three percent.
City of Sparks makes budget decision to help alleviate deficit

3 days ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

The City of Sparks is moving forward with its upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with plans to address the deficit the Rail City is facing. The recommendations they discussed included direction for the City of Sparks' final FY26 budget, including possible approval of an increase to the waste management franchise fee, and possible approval of the proposed five-year capital improvement plan.
Retail crime prevention workshops being held to combat shoplifting

1 week ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

A retail theft prevention workshop was held today by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the Nevada Organized Retail Crime Association (ORCA) to cover everything from loss prevention to asset protection. The primary topic at the workshop was to build and investigate a case that leads to a successful prosecution. District Attorney Chris Hicks, with Washoe County, says retail theft is no longer an isolated nuisance; it has become a serious problem.
Educator Appreciation Month: Sarabeth Metzger

1 week ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

Educator Appreciation spans the month of May, and we are highlighting five educators within our school districts to show the community an inside look into their jobs as teachers. Sarabeth Metzger, an early childhood special education teacher at Cold Springs Middle School, teaches an integrated pre-K class that's inclusive to special needs children.
Investigators reveal likely cause of the Davis Fire

1 week ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

Investigators released the likely cause of the Davis fire nearly eight months after it sparked. They believe the fire started from an improperly extinguished campfire or a warming fire in the area. The fire began in September of 2024 at Davis Creek Regional Park, just south of Reno, burning more than a dozen homes and buildings. The fire has been classified as accidental, and no criminal charges are being pursued.
Better Business Bureau holds anti-scam classes for the month of May

1 week ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

The month of May is Older American Month. In light of this, the Better Business Bureau is holding classes to educate the community on scams and how to avoid them. The class is open to anyone who wants to learn more. May 6th was the first class of the month; during the session, they spoke on all things scam-related and what everyone can look out for. The BBB says imposter scams and identity theft still lead when it comes to fraud.
Educator Appreciation Month: Josh Rosenbloom

2 weeks ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

For the month of May, Educator Appreciation Month, we're getting to know our local educators, starting with the principal at Edward C. Reed High School, to shed a light on how hard they work to mold the young minds of our community. Educators are the backbone of schools, and in turn, schools are the backbone of our community. Our educators are a huge part of teaching students the skills they need in life in order to graduate and progress into their adult lives.
Food Safety Inspection Bootcamp helps local businesses

2 weeks ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

A food safety inspection boot camp was held on Monday by Northern Nevada Public Health. The boot camp offered food establishment operators the tools and resources they need to inspect their own establishments as if they were an NNPH food inspector.
Trump administration tariffs are affecting the board game industry

3 weeks ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

The Trump administration's increase in tariffs is affecting a lot of businesses, even board game companies. Price Johnson, the COO of Cephalofair Games, told us he got his start in the board game industry professionally eight years ago and has been doing it full-time ever since. It started as a passion and side job while he was working full-time at his other job for local credit unions in the greater Sacramento area.
Living donor drive to be held for public safety dispatcher

3 weeks ago | 2news.com | Alexandra Rae

He's served the community as a public dispatcher for 26 years, and now, unfortunately, he's facing kidney failure. In 2017, Jeremy Clark was diagnosed with stage 3B kidney failure, which has now advanced to stage 5 with only 7% functionality remaining. Clark has recently started dialysis and will unfortunately require a life-saving kidney transplant. On April 25 law enforcement agencies are teaming up with Renown and Nevada Donor Network to host a living donor drive for Clark.