Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:10 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:10:22 GMT
John Potter Channel 2 News A month after the NTSB issued their recommendations, the Reno Air Racing Association's own blue ribbon panel came out with theirs. As Blue Ribbon Panel member Nick SabatiniMore >>
The 4-member blue ribbon panel reviewed September's crash and made safety recommendations. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:06 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:06:41 GMT
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center confirms a brushfire is burning in Topaz Ranch Estates. When we talked to dispatchers they could only confirm a fire is burning and threatening structuresMore >>
Authorities with East Fork Fire Station says a 500-acre wildfire burning in Topaz Ranch Estates has destroyed 4 to 5 homes.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:14:18 GMT
Rainshadow Charter School is having an art sale to benefit the school and its students. It's Wednesday night from 5:30pm to 7pm at the school at 121 Vesta Street. 70-percent of the proceeds will goMore >>
Rainshadow Charter School is having an art sale to benefit the school and its students.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:47 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:47:48 GMT
Michael Wolfe Channel 2 News A new report from the Department of Labor says workers in Reno earn 4% less than the national average. "In Reno for example we have a relatively small proportion managementMore >>
A new report from the Department of Labor says workers in Reno earn 4% less than the national average.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:32 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:32:21 GMT
A new study says the number of people killed in Nevada by guns outpaced those who died in traffic accidents in 2009. The study released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy Center saysMore >>
A new study says the number of people killed in Nevada by guns outpaced those who died in traffic accidents in 2009.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 4:51 PM EDT2012-05-22 20:51:49 GMT
Michael Wolfe Channel 2 News Candidates for Reno City Council will talk about their green energy policies on Tuesday night. "We believe that sustainability is more than just environmental policies.More >>
Candidates for Reno City Council will talk about their green energy policies on Tuesday night.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 4:50 PM EDT2012-05-22 20:50:44 GMT
If you want to vote in Nevada's primary election and haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out. Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in the June 12 primary. Voters must register inMore >>
Today is the last day to register to vote in Nevada's June 12th primary election. You must register in person by 7pm.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 3:29 PM EDT2012-05-22 19:29:54 GMT
Kellene Stockwell Channel 2 News El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies are currently searching for a missing skydiver near Pope Beach at Lake Tahoe. Deputies say two sky divers landed in the waterMore >>
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies are currently searching for a missing skydiver near Pope Beach at Lake Tahoe.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:54 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:54:30 GMT
A California lettuce grower has expanded a recall of some bagged salads after routine sampling detected listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported. The voluntary recall by River Ranch FreshMore >>
Various bagged salads, some sold nationwide, are being recalled because of possible listeria bacteria contamination.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:48 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:48:30 GMT
A Democratic-controlled Senate panel has approved a $2.50 increase in airline security fees that would double the per-passenger fee for those taking nonstop flights. The move by the Senate AppropriationsMore >>
A Senate panel approved a $2.50 increase in airline security fees doubling the per-passenger fee for nonstop flights.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 2:48 AM EDT2012-05-21 06:48:56 GMT
Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News People as far away as east Asia saw Sunday's rare "Ring of Fire" eclipse. The spectacular event has not been seen in the continental U.S. since 1994, and experts sayMore >>
People from around the world gathered at UNR's Redfield campus to see Sunday's eclipse.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 4:42 PM EDT2012-05-20 20:42:05 GMT
Kellene Stockwell Channel 2 News Police are investigating a deadly shooting in downtown Reno. The shooting happened right before 3:15pm on Friday just west of Court Street just west of ArlingtonMore >>
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in downtown Reno near Court Street and Arlington Avenue.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 5:21 PM EDT2012-05-20 21:21:13 GMT
Authorities are investigating a structure fire in the Spanish Springs area Saturday evening. Firefighters say it happened after 6 p.m. at a home on Spanish Trail Drive. When crews arrived on scene, theyMore >>
Firefighters say it happened Saturday after 6 p.m. at a home on Spanish Trail Drive.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 1:21 PM EDT2012-05-21 17:21:33 GMT
The victim of a deadly officer-involved shooting in downtown Reno has been identified as a 41-year-old Reno man. Washoe County sheriff's spokesman Armando Avina says Jace Herndon died in the shootingMore >>
The victim of a deadly officer-involved shooting in downtown Reno has been identified as a 41-year-old Reno man.More >>
We're launching our big month-long contest on our Facebook page right now. Starting Tuesday night at five - we'll give away a $100 Raley's gift card for groceries or gas every day in May. EnteringMore >>
You can win a $100 Raley's gift card for groceries or gas in May!More >>
Michael WolfeChannel 2 News
More families are enrolling at Connections Academy as an alternative to the non-traditional school year because it offers more flexibility.
"We can just look at the schedule, decide what looks we need, put it in a bag, get in the car and go away for a week so it's really nice," says parent Amanda MacDonald.
Unlike a traditional school, Connections Academy lets families set the hours they want children to go to school and then they take online lessons at their convenience.
The lesson are crafted by professional teachers to rigorous academic standards.
The school says in addition to offering more flexibility the online learning system allows them to give students more individual attention. "We can zero in on problems and even special abilities that the students excel at, and we can zero in on all that really easily because we have so much documentation and data at our fingertips," says secondary science teacher Jason Evans.
Connections Academy's enrollment has been growing annually since it opened four years ago.
