Man Accused of Fallon Church Shooting Pleads Not Guilty

The man accused of shooting a fellow church member at a Fallon church pleaded not guilty Thursday to all four counts, including first degree murder. 59-year-old John Kelley O’Connor is scheduled for a three-week trial on March 1, 2021 in Churchill District Court.MORE

President Trump Tweets About Yucca Mountain

President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday that he has heard Nevada on Yucca Mountain and his administration is committed to “exploring innovative approaches.” The tweet stopped short of killing the plan to store nuclear waste at the Yucca Mountain site in Nye County.  Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, who heads Trump’s campaign committee in Nevada,…MORE

Two Students Arrested For Selling Drugs in Carson City

Thanks to a tip from a concerned parent, the Carson City Special Enforcement Team in conjunction with a Carson City School Resource Officer arrested two students this week for selling marijuana at a local middle school. The 16-year-old juveniles were caught after a parent alerted the agency about boys near the school selling marijuana to…MORE

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vandalism Case

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public for information on two men who vandalized a truck February 3rd. Authorities says two men knocked on a resident’s Door off of Silver Sage Drive during the day and then damaged the resident’s truck with a large knife. The men were last seen driving…MORE

Reno Police Investigate Burglary at Check Cashing Business

Reno Police are investigating a break in and burglary of a checking cashing business that occurred in the early morning hours of January 20th. Someone broke into the Sigue Envios de Dinero at 1470 South Wells Avenue, entering in through the back of the building. Once inside, thieves took items and money from the business.…MORE

Family Files Suit Against Bounce House Owner

The family of a girl who was killed in a bounce house accident last July is suing the owner of the bounce house for negligence. Elizabeth Hammond died two days after the bounce house she was playing in lifted off the ground and crashed into power lines. She was 9 years old. The lawsuit was…MORE

Update: Found and Safe Missing Teenager May be Endangered

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help finding 15-year-old Giovanna Leal, who was last seen Thursday morning in south Reno. Leal was seen in the area of The Summit mall at 10 a.m. The sheriff’s office and her family are concerned for her safety. She’s Hispanic, about 5 feet tall, 135 pounds…MORE

Investigators looking For Leads in an Ongoing Homicide Investigation

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in an ongoing homicide investigation, in which a missing Sparks man was found dead. 20-year-old Kenyon Wilson was last seen on October 8th in Sparks, and that his last contact with family was on October 2nd.  On October 25th, human remains had been found in…MORE

Washoe County School District Wants You to Take Their Online Survey

The Washoe County School District is asking for public input on the budget through an online survey and virtual meeting. The survey is available through February, 14th. Survey results are anonymous and will be compiled by staff and presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration during budget discussions beginning in late February. Board President…MORE