Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve has announced that her initiative to get 1000 homes approved for construction in 120 days has exceeded that goal, with around 1600 new places to live in the works in half the time.… MORE
Fire Death in a Tent Under Investigation in Reno
Reno Police confirm that one person was found dead inside a tent, that had caught fire this morning, December 9th, at about 8:30 AM. The tent was set up near North Edison Way at the Truckee River. The cause of death will be determined by the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s office. Police say the fire…… MORE
Two People Killed in Rollover Crash on I-80 in Pershing County
Two people died Saturday night in a rollover crash on Interstate 80 in Pershing County. The accident was a rollover of one vehicle near Imlay. No one was wearing a seatbelt. The NHP is investigating impairment and speed as factors in the crash.… MORE
Nevada Ranks 51st in Mental Health Services For Youths
Children and teenagers who need mental health care have less access to services in Nevada than in other states. The nonprofit group Mental Health America ranked Nevada 51st among states and the District of Columbia in seven categories of youths at risk. Factors in the group’s September review included psychological and emotional disturbances, substance abuse…… MORE
Original Cast Returning For Reno 911 Reboot
A new streaming service plans to revive Comedy Central’s Reno 911!, a parody of Northern Nevada law enforcement. The “Cops”-style mockumentary series follows the fictional Reno Sheriff’s Office. The Hollywood Reporters says that the show is set to launch in April on Quibi.… MORE
Conservative Group Files Suit Looking to Block Nevada’s Red Flag Gun Law
A nonprofit conservative group filed a lawsuit looking to block the implementation of Nevada’s “red flag law” before it goes into effect sometime next year reports the Nevada Independent. The nonprofit filing the lawsuit claims that the law, which allows law enforcement and family members to petition a court to temporarily seize a person’s guns…… MORE
Coyotes Reported in Spanish Springs, Cold Springs
Cold Springs, Spanish Springs and Sparks residents say they’re having problems with coyotes in their neighborhoods. There are reports that that 2 larger dogs have been killed and smaller dogs were taken by the coyotes while their owners were with them. The Nevada Department of Wildlife reminds you that if you encounter a coyote to…… MORE
Enjoy Christmas on the Comstock Saturday in Virginia City
Virginia City is inviting you up for “Christmas on the Comstock” this Saturday, and they’ve got a fun way to see the sights this holiday season. It’s called “Believe Again,” and you trade your shopping and attraction receipts in when you’re done for the day. Virginia City’s Deny Dotson talks about what you get back.…… MORE
Reno Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Colorado
A suspect in a Reno kidnapping, robbery and extortion case Nov. 8 was arrested Thursday in Loveland, Colorado. The Loveland Police Department special weapons and tactics team arrested 31-year-old William Allen Peacock without incident. Reno police arrested 23-year-old Ciara Lynn Miller, and 43-year-old Saul Zelaznog on kidnapping, false imprisonment and robbery charges after a family…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Man
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate 74-year-old James Tickner. Deputies say Tickner was last seen Saturday morning, November 30th near his home on Pine Lane in Carson City. He was reported missing on December 3, by his roommate. The sheriff’s office say Tickner does not have a vehicle and is known to…… MORE
