A suspect wanted in California was taken into custody last night at a Wells Avenue Motel after a four-hour standoff. Police learned the suspect was at Motel 6 and put it under surveillance for several hours before the standoff began at around 5:30 p.m. Patrol officers, the special weapons and tactics team and a regional…… MORE
City of Reno Reaches Settlement With ACLU Legal Observer Injured in Reno Riot
The City of Reno has announced a negotiated settlement of $250,000 with ACLU legal observer Rebecca Gasca. Gasca had sued the city, former police chief Jason Soto and others for alleged civil rights violations and claims of excessive force. On May 30th, 2020, Gasca says she was shot three times with pepper balls while observing…… MORE
One Arrested After Shots Are Fired in Sparks
We have new information about a shooting in Sparks last night. The Spark Police Department says it first responded to a domestic disturbance call on Sparks Boulevard around just before 11 Monday night. The victim said her husband, later identified as 34-year-old Dustin Salaun, had threatened to kill her and was armed. She also told…… MORE
Nevada Governor Orders Audit of The State’s Public Schools
Governor Joe Lombardo signed an Executive Order directing the Division of Internal Audits in the Governor’s Finance Office, to review Nevada’s 17 public school districts and the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. The order calls for the superintendent of each school district, and the executive director of the State Public Charter School Authority to…… MORE
Suspect Arrested After Standoff in Fernley
A shelter in place order for some Fernley residents has been lifted after an hours long standoff. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office issued the shelter in place order for the Southwest Meadows subdivision, located near Royal Oaks Drive- south of Fernley High School, when they received multiple reports of a man shooting a gun in…… MORE
Man Killed in Crash on I-80 in Lyon County Identified
A man who was killed following a crash along Interstate 80 in Lyon County over the weekend has been identified. According to Nevada State Police, it happened just after 6 a.m. on Sunday morning on 80 east, about 5 miles from the East Fernley exit. Investigators say a white Ford F-150 pickup, driven by 22-year-old…… MORE
Apartment Fire Under Investigation in Reno
A fire at an apartment building on High Street forced several residents to evacuate. The blaze broke out Monday morning around 9:30. Investigators say the fire was discovered in the space between the first and second floors of the building. The flames were kept to one unit. The cause is under investigation.… MORE
Latest Snowpack Numbers From Mt. Rose
Snowpack at Mt. Rose Ski Resort was measured at 196% of normal at the first official measurement of the Winter on Monday. Scientists found the snow depth was 128 inches. Recent storms have boosted all of our areas snowpacks, but have really helped the ones to the south, with the Walker River basin coming in…… MORE
Washoe County Animal Services Looking For Woman And Dog Involved in Attack
Washoe County Regional Animal Services is asking for the public’s help finding a woman and her dog who were allegedly involved in an attack. Animal services said the woman is Heather Brashear, described as white in her 30s and possibly homeless. The dog, Bandit, is a tan-and-white pit bull mix. The attack happened last Thursday…… MORE
Two Men Caught on Camera Allegedly Burglarizing Cars in Sparks
The Sparks Police Department arrested two men early Sunday after a business owner watching on a security camera saw them allegedly trying to break into vehicles. Police arrested 35-year-old Christopher Bruffett, and 25-year-old Vincent Wilks. Both are charged with motor vehicle tampering, possession of burglary tools and parole violation. Police said the owner of a…… MORE
