Suspect Believed to be Responsible For More Than 200 Graffiti Cases

The Regional Gang Unit on Wednesday announced the arrest of a suspect in 210 graffiti cases that caused an estimated $25,634.70 in damage and clean up costs.  38-year-old Tyler Miner Mathers was booked on a felony graffiti charge on June 18.  Most of the graffiti was in the area of Wells Avenue and Ryland Street…MORE

90 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Washoe County Wednesday

Washoe County is reporting 90 new COVID 19 cases in the last day, setting a new high number for positive cases. The increase brings the county’s COVID 19 total to 2,376.  Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick says the increase is not due to increased testing or delays in reporting. Instead, Dick says the number…MORE

Nevada Governor Signing Directive Making Masks Mandatory in Public

Governor Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that face coverings will be mandatory for all people in all public places beginning Friday. During a news conference yesterday, the governor said public places include restaurants, grocery stores, public transportation and other businesses. The only exceptions include: those with medical conditions that have troubles breathing, those with disabilities that…MORE

Crews Respond to Multiple Lightning Sparked Fires

Crews are responding to multiple lightning-sparked fires in Northern Nevada and Eastern California. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports two fires actively burning in the area of Hallelujah Junction, about 30 miles north of Reno near California State Route 70. The largest, the Railroad Fire is at 300 acres, while the Hill Fire is at about…MORE

Nevada Reports Biggest One Day Increase of New COVID-19 Cases

Nevada reported the biggest one-day increase of new coronavirus cases statewide. That’s the fourth time in eight days the state hit a new daily record. There were 462 new cases of COVID-19, as the uptick in the virus continues after the “reopening.” The governor announced last week that he would leave current restrictions in place…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Fatal Hit & Run Crash

Reno Police Officers say one person has died after a fatal hit-and-run crash at the intersection of W. 4th Street and S. McCarran Boulevard early this morning. They say the person was taken to the hospital, where they died from their injuries. Officials say the driver involved in the crash fled the scene driving northbound…MORE

One Person Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Carson City

Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol say a motorcyclist died after a crash on College Parkway near Otha Street on Sunday night. NHP says the driver had serious injuries when crews arrived on scene and succumbed to his injuries soon after. Officials say the crash only involved the motorcycle and speed is believed…MORE

Thirty New COVID-19 Cases Reported Sunday in Washoe County

Washoe County reported 69 recoveries from COVID-19 on Sunday. It attributed the high number of recoveries to a review of recoveries of state-licensed facilities like nursing homes. That gives Washoe County 1,477 recoveries total. It also reported 30 new cases of COVID-19, giving the county 2,209 cases total. There are 659 active cases and 72…MORE

Helicopter Crash at Minden-Tahoe Airport Under Investigation

A helicopter crashed Sunday afternoon at Minden-Tahoe Airport, the FAA reported. The pilot and passenger walked away and were being evaluated by emergency medical services. The FAA reported a Gazelle helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances around 12:30 pm. The helicopter caught fire after crashing.MORE