Is Nevada Haunted?

Halloween is coming soon. It may not surprise you to learn, Nevada is one of the most haunted states of all. A company called “Brandwatch” has been scouring Twitter to find the most haunted states, by tracking reports of hauntings.MORE

New Mural Unveiled on South Virginia Street

A mural was unveiled this week on South Virginia that depicts the people who founded Northern Nevada. The artwork on the 900 block of South Virginia shows a miner, Native American, Mexican dancers, the Reno Arch to represent gaming, and Julia Bulette, the Virginia City prostitute who was murdered in the 1800s. Delgado says these…MORE

Poker Tournament Will Benefit Gold Star Families

Jason Somerville’s Run It Up Reno Charity Poker Tournament is on the way this week to the Peppermill Casino Resort and Spa. Matt Stout with the event says they’re raising money this year for Gold Star families. The tourney kicks off Friday and goes through the 21st. Get more info at FoldedFlagCSOP.givesmart.com.MORE

Central Lyon Fire Protection District Gets Two New Engines

Central Lyon Fire Protection District has two new fire engines, the first new equipment in almost a decade. They’re Type 3 fire engines, also known as brush trucks, and will be in service at Station 35 in Dayton and 37 in Stagecoach once mobile radios are installed. Central Lyon Fire Protection District services Dayton, Mark…MORE

Reno Police Warning Residents About Real Estate Scam

The Reno Police Department has become aware of a real estate scam, in which residents in escrow are being deceived into sending money to fraudulent companies, by way of spoof email accounts. Use caution when replying and complying with instructions provided by email accounts. Look closely at the email account name, its characters and domain…MORE

Fernley Woman Has Alleged Ties to International Drug Cartel

A Fernley woman is one of 85 people indicted in a massive drug ring tied to an international drug Cartel. The U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force with the assistance of Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies found Rhiannon Hiller working at a warehouse in the USA Parkway area. She was taken into custody on a federal…MORE

Reno Police Warn, Escrow Scam Affecting Local Residents

The Reno Police Department has become aware of a real estate scam, in which residents in escrow are being deceived into sending money to fraudulent companies, by way of spoof accounts. Use caution when replying to, or complying with instructions provided by email accounts. Call your bank or your real estate professional before you send…MORE