The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a felony suspect last night after a 3-hour standoff in Lemmon Valley. Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Harmon said the negotiation started around 7:30 p.m in the 300 block of Magnolia Way, about a quarter-mile from Lemmon Valley Elementary School. 53-year-old Scott Culton was arrested shortly before 11 p.m. He was…… MORE
Phil DeLone has Resigned as President of The RSCVA
Phil DeLone has resigned as president and chief executive officer of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. The statement from the RSCVA cited medical reasons. It reads in part “Mr. DeLone’s resignation will be addressed at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the RSCVA Board of Directors” and “The RSCVA wishes Mr. DeLone well as…… MORE
Three Damonte Ranch High School Students Have Died Within The Last Three Weeks
Another Damonte Ranch High School student has died, the third in three weeks. Two of the deaths are suspected drug overdoses. The Washoe County Medical Examiner said the 14-year-old died at his Reno home. The Washoe County School District announced the death Wednesday with a Connect Ed message to Damonte parents. They’ve offered counseling to…… MORE
KOH Talks to a Candidate Running For Washoe County District Court Department 10
With the Nevada caucus wrapping up this weekend, some already have their sights set on the general election in November, like Kathleen Sigurdson. She’s a local accident and injury attorney who’s running for judge representing Washoe County’s District Court Department 10. Sigurdson talks about why she’s running. You can learn more about Sigurdson on her…… MORE
11,000 Tomato Seedlings Stolen From Old Stone House Nursery
Old Stone House Nursery has a break in recently, with around 11,000 tomato seedlings ripped off from their greenhouses, and they’re looking for help from the public to track down the thief.… MORE
Carson City School District Offering Pre-K Workshops
The Carson City School District Pre-K Office is inviting parents of children who will turn four by Sept. 30th of this year to three Pre-K workshops on the way.… MORE
RTC Offers Free Bus Ride to Cashell Service
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County will offer free bus service to Reno Mayor Bob Cashell’s funeral service Thursday Feb 20. Overflow parking for the service will be located at the Walmart parking lot at 155 Damonte Ranch Parkway in Reno. After parking, attendees can board the bus at the RTC Route 56 northbound…… MORE
Reward in Sparks Pedestrian Hit and Run Death
Secret Witness is offering a $1,500 reward or information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in connection with the hit and run causing death of 79-year-old Roy Degiovanni, of Sparks. February 16th at approximately 2:35 a.m. Sparks Police and Fire Departments and REMSA responded to a report of a vehicle versus…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash on U.S. 395
The Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on U.S. 395 northbound near Stead Boulevard on Tuesday just after 4pm. NHP says a single car rolled over and one person died. The off-ramp has since reopened.… MORE
Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison For Possession of Child Pornography
A Reno man will spend three years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. 31-year-old Randall Linschied, was sentenced Tuesday in Washoe District Court. According to court documents, he had used a peer-to-peer file-sharing network to download nearly 2,200 images and videos of child pornography over a span of 16 years. Investigators…… MORE
