The Nevada Army Guard’s 485th Military Police Company is being deployed to the Middle East. A deployment ceremony was held in Stead Thursday morning. More than 120 soldiers will be serving in and around Kuwait. The unit will train in Texas for a month before heading overseas. The 485th Military Police Company served in Afghanistan…… MORE
Two Crashes Near Nellis Air Force Base
A couple of aircraft malfunctioned yesterday, both connected to Nellis Air Force Base. Around 10pm last night a helicopter on a training missing went down, injuring the four crew members. Earlier that morning a veteran pilot was forced to eject from a plane after a routine military excercise. He also suffered minor injuries. No word…… MORE
Two Arrested After String of Car Thefts
The Reno Police Department arrested two people yesterday they believe may have been involved in the thefts of more than 20 care stolen in the last 20 days. Police arrested 18-year-old Sterling Price on two counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, two counts of felony eluding, and burglary. An underage boy was also…… MORE
Closures on Victorian Avenue This Week
Victorian Avenue in Sparks will be tied up for a bit this week because the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is applying slurry to the roadway. The slurry will provide a seal on the roadway, to protect it and extend the life of the asphalt. Thursday Victorian will be closed from El Rancho Drive…… MORE
Job Growth on The Rise in Nevada
Employment growth in Nevada continued in July with 4,700 jobs added, or 31,900 more than a year ago, according to figures released by the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Statewide unemployment however, did rise slightly, to a seasonally-adjusted 6.5 percent. Gov. Brian Sandoval says the private sector continues to increase employment opportunities and…… MORE
Shots Fired Outside Local Strip Club
A man has been arrested after allegedly firing several shots outside a local strip club early Wednesday morning. 26-year-old Nestor Caspelo-Bacchi was taken into custody and charged with using a firearm and endangering others, discharging a firearm near and occupied dwelling, resisting arrest, and possession of a gun by a prohibited person, according to RPD’s…… MORE
Nevada State Parks Want Your Input
Nevada State Parks need your input. Working with the National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration, they want to hear from you about local projects you’d like to see. It could be anything from a new bike path, playground, or just a simple sign that reminds people to use the trash can. There’s a survey…… MORE
Drug Ring Busted in Fallon
The North Central Narcotic Task Force took five people into custody following a two month long drug investigation. The task force had received numerous calls regarding the sales of methamphetamine and prescription drugs in Fallon. The five arrested were Steven Wolfson, Anthony Rinehart, Gregory Baltazar, Lana Vay, and Bruce Hyatt. More arrests connected to the…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Spanish Springs Fire
Crews from Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District knocked out a small brush fire in the Spanish Springs area. Sparks Fire, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, were all on scene. Flames were reported about 3 o’clock in the area of the Spanish Springs Airport on Eagle Canyon Drive, near Hungry Valley.…… MORE
Adam Laxalt Comes Out Against Question 1
Nevada state Attorney General Adam Laxalt says he’s opposing a background check initiative supported by gun control advocates on the November ballot. Laxalt came out Wednesday against Question 1, with a statement saying it would cost Nevada residents “time, money and freedom,” but wouldn’t keep guns out of the hands of criminals. The statement was…… MORE
