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Protests at NV Energy Headquarters in Reno

NV Energy says they want to add about 28-dollars to your power bill. But protesters in front of the utility’s headquarters Thursday morning say that’s a red line for them B. Fulkerson with Third Way says 28-dollars may not seem like a lot, but for those on fixed incomes, there will be quite the impact.…MORE

Man Arrested For Selling Fatal Fentanyl Dose

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man for selling a Silver Springs man a fatal dose of fentanyl. 32-year-old Joseph Rose Tyler Maciel was booked into the Lyon County jail on charges of distributing a controlled substance that causes death and fentanyl possession. On Dec. 11, deputies went to a reported overdose on…MORE

Drug Take Back Event Saturday

Join Together Northern Nevada, local law enforcement and the DEA, are joining together to host a drug take back day this Saturday. You can drop off any unused or unwanted medications. It’s happening from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at nine locations around Washoe County. Locations include the Raley’s on Wedge Parkway and Robb Drive,…MORE

Deadly Crash Shuts Down I-580 For Hours

We are learning more about a deadly crash that closed off parts of 580 for hours Wednesday morning in Carson City. NHP says it went down around 4:40am Kim Smith with Nevada State Police says they are waiting on toxicology reports from the wreck, which took both drivers’ lives. The investigation continues.MORE

Minor Charged in Sparks Shooting

A minor has been charged in connection with a shooting that left a man injured in Sparks. The suspect is accused of shooting the man in the face last Friday night, sending him to the hospital. Police now say the suspect, who knows the victim, accidentally shot him. No names have been released.MORE

Reno Police Issue Silver Alert For Missing Man

The Reno Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 79-year-old man. Police say around 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, they responded to the 700 block of Newport Lane for reports of a missing person. Enoch Dillon is a black male adult with a short beard, who was last seen wearing a black knit cap,…MORE

Protest Against New County Camping Ordinance

A protest against new Washoe County rules tightening camping, but are aimed at the homeless problem here. One county commissioner says she’s no fan of the ordinance Commissioner Alexis Hill says she doesn’t feel it’s appropriate to arrest someone because, in her words, they’re homeless.MORE

Meet The Finalists For Washoe County School District Superintendent

The Washoe County School District is inviting you to meet the finalists for their superintendent position. It’s happening Thursday evening at Wooster High School from 5 to 8. Each candidate will meet with groups in separate rooms for 30 minutes, where they will introduce themselves and answer questions.MORE