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Sparks Has a New City Manager

Sparks says it’s picked it’s new city manager. The City Council chose Dion Louthan to head up their operations. The mayor says it was not an easy choice. Mayor Ed Lawson on the competition between Louthan and Aaron Cubic. The city will now begin to negotiate with Louthan, who’s the Assistant City Manager in Roseville,…MORE

Reward Offered in Sparks Shooting

Sparks Police are asking for your help finding a motorcyclist suspected of shooting someone Friday. According to police, the victim was driving on Vista Boulevard north of Disc Drive when he and a motorcyclist had an altercation and he was shot. The injuries were not life-threatening. Police described the motorcyclist as a white man, about…MORE

Man Found Guilty of Child Sex Crimes

He was accused of sexually molesting a girl multiple times while she was between the ages of 9 and 13 years old. Now 40-year-old William Guerra has been convicted by a Washoe County jury. It was back in 2019 that the-then 15-year-old victim told a social worker about the abuse. That only stopped when she…MORE

No Injuries in Lemmon Valley House Fire

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue quickly knocked down a garage fire Sunday afternoon in Lemmon Valley. Crews were called to Oregon Boulevard near Overland Road at about 1:34 p.m. on a report of smoke and flames. The fire caused minor smoke damage in the home. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is…MORE

Pack Falls to Dayton in First Round of NCAA Tournament

He’s admits this one was disappointing. The Wolfpack’s head coach was somber after a 63-60 upset defeat at the hands of Dayton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake. Still he said, UNR’s seniors stepped up Steve Alford at a post-game presser just after the final. The team will now return…MORE

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating String of Burglaries in Galena Area

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents of a number of vehicle burglaries that happened in the Galena area yesterday morning. Deputies are now working to identify any additional victims in connection with the rash of incidents. Anyone who thinks they may have been a vicitm is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office.MORE

Suspected Reckless Driver Attempts to Hide in Tahoe Forest

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspected reckless driver who ran from U.S. 50 into the snow. 50 year old Jason Freed was booked on charges of driving under the influence, probation violation, resisting arrest and driving without a valid license. A deputy attempted to stop Freed on U.S. 50 near Elks Club…MORE

Where Does Washoe County Rank When it Comes to Health?

When compared to other Nevada counties, Washoe is pretty healthy. Rankings showing where we stand put Washoe at number three when it comes to both health factors and outcomes. We’re also living longer Dr. John Packham with the UNR School of Medicine says adult smoking is also above the national average here, but that doesn’t…MORE