A Spring Creek man was arrested over the weekend after shooting his neighbor’s dog. 21 year old Ryley Schackman originally told police that he shot the dog after it came onto his property Sunday night, but after further investigations it was determined that the dog who was shot was actually fighting at the fence with…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Fire Department is Investigating a Northwest Reno House Fire
The Reno Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that completely destroyed a home in Northwest Reno this morning. Reno fire responded to the blaze just after 2am on the 2900 block of Moose Ridge Drive. The back of the building collapsed during the fight, prompting evacuations for surrounding homes. No other homes were damaged.…… MORE
New Wildfire Breaks Out on Mt Rose, Near Montreaux
The wildfire in the Whites Creek and Dry Creek Trailhead area southwest of Reno has now burned an estimated 50 acres as of about 430pm Tuesday August 1st. Structure protection firefighters are now on scene, as some residences are considered threatened. Truckee Meadows fire is asking people to stay away from Mt Rose near Galena…… MORE
Man Tries to Start Fire at a Fire Station
The Nevada State Fire Marshal is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with an arson attempt in Fernley. About 9:30 PM Thursday, July 27th, someone tried to set fire to the North Lyon County Fire Protection District main station in Fernley. Investigators say he may also be responsible for…… MORE
Sen Cortez-Masto, Dems Lay Out Tax Reform Priorities
Catherine Cortez Masto joined her democratic colleagues to outline what they think a bipartisan tax reform package should look like. They laid out three principals, first they believe tax reform should not increase the tax burden on the middle class, shouldn’t just benefit the wealthy. They say tax reform legislation should go through regular order,…… MORE
University Will Test Emergency Systems Wed. Aug 2nd
University of Nevada, Reno Police Services will be testing emergency preparedness systems at 9 a.m. Wednesday. During this all-systems test, University Police Services will activate several campus safety platforms, including the outdoor notification system capable of signaling a loud audible tone or siren alert in an emergency situation. Other emergency communication mechanisms include a text…… MORE
One Man, One Teenager Arrested After Armed Robbery in Reno
Reno Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning on Sierra Madre Drive just after 4:30. The victims say the suspects demanded their wallets and smartphones and fled in a car. Police say they were able to track a vehicle in connection with the robbery to the 200 block of Hillcrest Drive…… MORE
More Than 50 Acres Burned by The Grant Fire in Mono County
The U.S. Forest Service is battling a 50-acre wildfire burning near June Lake in Mono County. The Grant Fire was first reported just after 7 o’clock last night. BLM and Cal Fire crews are also assisting with the fight. The USFS says Highway 158 is closing in both directions because the fire is burning close…… MORE
Two People Injured in Fire at Mill Street Trailer Park
A trailer fire in Reno sent two people to a hospital, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. It broke out around 12:15 p.m. Monday at the Reno RV Park on Mill Street. The Reno Department says the fire started in the back of the trailer, which was fully involved when crews arrived.…… MORE
Weather Service Releases Heat Warnings For The Week
The National Weather Service in Reno is predicting record high temperatures in Western Nevada over the next few days, resulting in increased risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. People who are at highest risk are the elderly, the very young, and those with chronic diseases or who are overweight, but even young and healthy…… MORE
