Sparks Police Investigating Armed Robbery

Sparks Police are investigating a robbery at a vape shop on G Street. Police say an armed man walked in to “Yum Yum’s Vapor & Head Shop” last night, demanded cash and left with an undisclosed amount of money. He is described as a man of unknown race, 5-9, wearing a tie dyed San Francisco…MORE

Douglas County Launches Flood Damage Assessment Tool

Douglas County has deactivated the flood call center. The call center was established to respond to the January flooding, and will be reactivated if a need arises. The County has created a has launched a damage assessment tool, where the public can report damage to structures and infrastructure in Douglas County, where residents can report…MORE

Investigators Looking For Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a suspect who allegedly tried to kidnap a CVS employee on Monday. It happened just before 5pm at the CVS on North Carson St. The sheriff’s office says the suspect loitered in the store for about an hour, then grabbed a female employee…MORE

Reward Offered For Information About Fatal Hit And Run

An early morning fatal hit and run closed Probasco and East Prater Tuesday morning. Sparks Police said it happened just before 6:30 in the morning near I Street. Investigators say a woman was crossing the street when she was struck by a driver. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Witnesses told police the…MORE

EDAWN Says 27 Companies Relocated or Expanded in Reno-Sparks in 2022

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada says 27 companies relocated or expanded their workforce in Greater Reno-Sparks in 2022. The companies combined added more than 2,200 new jobs in the Truckee Meadows with an average pay wage of $32.67. Of those companies, 12 also relocated their headquarters to our area. Out of 27, tech…MORE

Nevada State Police Investigating Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash

Nevada State Police are investigating a fatal incident that happened on I-580 near Plumb Lane Monday night. State Police say a person was riding in a cab, when for an unknown reason, they got out while it was moving. The person was hit by a car traveling northbound. They then moved to the southbound lanes…MORE

Douglas County Activates Non-Emergency Hotline For Reports of Flooding

Douglas County has activated a non-emergency hotline for residents to call about localized flooding. Residents can call 775-783-6038 to report any non-emergency-related flood concerns. The center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. A livestock evacuation center has also been opened for Douglas County residents, located at the county fairgrounds. Residents are urged…MORE

Officer Injured in West Reno Shooting

A police officer is in a local hospital after being shot in West Reno. It happened at an apartment complex on Sky Valley Drive around 7:30 Sunday night. Reno Police officers initially reported to the area on a “trouble unknown” call. Investigators have not yet released what led to the shooting, but two suspects were…MORE