Remains of Missing Man Found Thursday

The remains of Scott Madden, the 38-year-old Hidden Valley man reported missing in July, have been located in a remote area of the Mt. Rose wilderness adjacent to Galena Creek Regional Park. The remains were located February 23rd. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of Scott Madden through dental comparison. The…MORE

Twelve Apartments Damaged in Fire on South Virginia Street

Reno Fire Department put out a fire at Southwest Village Apartments, on South Virginia Street Thursday. Firefighters were quickly able to knock down the main body of the fire in two apartments. More than 50 firefighters and 12 fire department vehicles responded to the incident. Twelve apartments are affected by smoke and fire. There are…MORE

Can Pets Contract The Coronavirus?

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association and the American Kennel Club want pet owners to know that there’s no evidence that your companion animals spread the new coronavirus. A dog did test “weak positive” in Hong Kong recently, and was released from quarantine. Dr Jerry Klein is the AKC Chief Veterinary Officer– Vets do suggest…MORE

Patient in Washoe County Tested For Coronavirus

A man in Washoe County has a presumptive test of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Washoe County District Health Department announced Thursday night. The test has been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation.  The district described him as a man in his 50s who was linked to the Grand Princess cruise…MORE

These Products Can Ward Off Hard to Kill Viruses

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus. The federal agency released a five-page list of chemicals and products that it says are strong enough to ward off “harder-to-kill” viruses than SARS-CoV-2, the virus that’s responsible for the disease.…MORE

Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges After Three-Month Investigation

Following a three-month investigation, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year old Francois Clement Wednesday on charges he used a minor to produce pornography. The sheriff’s office originally arrested Clement on Dec. 17 on allegations of child abuse and lewdness with a child younger than 16. He was released on $50,000 bail and the investigation…MORE