The Reno doctor accused of running an illegal drug ring out of his family practice has waived a detention hearing, and will now be transported to Reno by the US Marshals Service for all future hearings. Dr. Robert Rand waived the hearing at an appearance in federal court in San Francisco Friday.… MORE
Foul Play Suspected in Missing Persons Case
Lyon County detectives now believe there was foul play involved in the disappearance of 60 year old Toni Davis, who has been missing since the end of April. This after finding evidence in her home which supports that theory. Investigators are looking for a blue Chevy truck, with the license plate number 800-UPT. Davis is…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Investigating RPD Use of Force
The Reno Police Department has asked the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a battery on a police officer incident, which resulted in a “use of force.” At about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Reno officers responded to a battery in progress at the 200 block of Ryland Street. They found a 58 year old man had…… MORE
Deputy Carl Howell Honored in Reno
Officer Carl Howell was honored at the Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial at the state capital Thursday. And he will be honored again this morning at the James D. Hoff Memorial in Reno. Howell lost his life while in an exchange of gunfire while responding to a domestic dispute. Governor Sandoval will speak today at the…… MORE
Sen. Reid Has Some Advice For the Governor
Senator Harry Reid has a suggestion for Governor Sandoval, don’t vote for Trump, take the “None of these candidates” option. But Reid also cautioned democrats against overconfidence this election season, and called Trump, the kind of candidate republican leaders deserve. He believes Trump will hurt down ticket republicans in Nevada, as does his republican Senate…… MORE
UNR Student Gets The Herz Gold Medal
The University of Nevada has named biology student Emily Weissgerber the recipient of the Spring 2016 “Herz Gold Medal” for having earned the highest grade-point average. The award will be presented to Weissgerber for her outstanding scholarship during the University’s Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony, May 13th. She will continue her education at Pacific University…… MORE
Police Searching For Missing Mother And Son
Reno police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing woman and her baby. 27 year old Sherlena Vizina and her 2 month old son were last seen April 29th in Reno. Sherlena is known to frequent the downtown area. She is 5’3” and 130 pounds with blonde hair, brown eyes, and several tattoos…… MORE
Earthquake Hits West of Gerlach
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck in a remote part of the northern Nevada desert near where the annual Burning Man counterculture festival is held, but there’s been no report of any damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 4:11 p.m. Thursday about 8 miles west of Gerlach.… MORE
Storms Spark Flood Worries, Sandbags Available
With storms in the forecast through Sunday, Reno Public Works staff has been cleaning storm drains and grates, and checking channels for debris in areas that typically have moderate flooding issues or poor drainage. Public Works will have staff on-call and crews on standby through Sunday to respond to any flooding or drainage issues. Sandbags…… MORE
Man Shot in The Leg During Robbery
A man flagged down Sparks Police officers Wednesday night around 10:30 in the 1600 block of Greg Street to get help with a gunshot wound. Police say the victim was in the area of Coney Island Drive when he was approached by two men, who demanded the victims property. One suspect, wearing a dark-colored hoodie sweatshirt,…… MORE
