A pedestrian was killed after being hit by multiple vehicles in south Reno last night. It happened just before 8 p.m. on S. Virginia Street near Damonte Ranch Parkway. Nevada State Police says a person was standing in the road and was struck by a northbound vehicle. After the first collision, the pedestrian was hit…… MORE
Sandbag Locations Around The Region
Washoe County and the City of Reno are preparing for another atmospheric river. To prepare for possible flooding, they have set up a number of locations for residents to pick up sandbags. The City of Reno is also setting up sandbag locations for residents. Those are as follows: In Washoe County: In Douglas County In…… MORE
Two Local Robotics Teams Headed to World Championship
[KOH] – Two northern Nevada high school robotics team came home with the top hardware from the Nevada State Championship on Saturday. The VC Silver Circuits from Virginia City won the overall Inspire Award in Nevada’s FIRST Tech Challenge for the second year in a row, and also swept the finals of the robot game…… MORE
Pedestrian Killed Crossing U.S. 50
A pedestrian was killed while crossing U.S. 50 in east Carson City last night. It happened just after 6pm near Nye Lane. The pedestrian was walking across U.S. 50 outside of a crosswalk when they were hit by an eastbound vehicle. Speed and impairment were not factors, according to Nevada State Police. The driver remained…… MORE
Crews Respond to Fire in Verdi
Reno Fire Crews along with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to a fire in a sawdust hopper yesterday afternoon. It happened about 4:30pm on Cabela Drive near Boomtown in Verdi. Reno Fire said it was a difficult fight as sawdust is combustible. No injuries were reported.… MORE
Fernley Student Found With Handgun at Silverland Middle School
A student at Silverland Middle School in Fernley was found to be in possession of a handgun Monday afternoon. School principal Steve Henderson says the student and the gun were immediately located following reports of a student on campus with a gun. Both were located and secured without incident. He also says no lockdown was…… MORE
Sparks Approves Contract For New Fire Chief
Sparks City Council approved a new contract for Walt White to become the city’s new fire chief. The deal takes effect Mar. 27. White will be paid an annual salary of $224,280. In a statement following the council vote, White said, “I am actively in the process of diligently transferring responsibilities from my current position…… MORE
NTSB Holds Press Briefing After Fatal Care Flight Crash
A Care Flight aircraft that crashed Friday in Lyon County broke up before hitting the ground. The crash in Stagecoach killed five people, including a patient being flown to Salt Lake City and his wife. NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg held a press conference yesterday. He says it’s still early in the investigation, to announce…… MORE
Drive-By Shooting Under Investigation
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting in the North Valleys. It happened around 7:45 p.m. last night on Lemmon Drive near Surge Street. Deputies say about 10 shots were fired and a building was hit. No injuries were reported. There are no suspects at this time. The incident is still under…… MORE
Two Teens Arrested After Fatal Stabbing in The North Valleys
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another 14-year-old girl in the North Valleys. Reno Police said the two girls were involved in a fight at a home on Soft Winds Drive Sunday afternoon. Investigators say a 15-year-old boy at the scene had a knife and threatened a second victim. After the stabbing,…… MORE
