The officer injured Wednesday morning during an altercation with a suspect has been released from the hospital. The officer suffered multiple head injuries. The suspect in the case remains hospitalized as a result of being shot by the officer. An employee at the McDonald’s says the suspect had been known to hang out in the…… MORE
Bill Introduced in The Legislature Would Shut Down Nevada’s Brother Businesses
A bill that would shut down rural Nevada’s legal brothel businesses has been introduced by GOP State Senator Joe Hardy. He says brothels have no place in Nevada, and called brothels an abusive business. Previous challenges to brothels have been rejected by voters. Sex workers say they don’t need protection and will fight the bill,…… MORE
Body Found in Lyon County
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found Wednesday afternoon in a field between Interstate 80 and Main Street in Fernley. The body was found in a field behind the Jackson’s Food Store at 210 U.S. 40. The man had no property or identification. He’s described as black and in his 30s…… MORE
Governor Pleased With Latest Nevada Job Numbers
Governor Steve Sisolak hailed the latest Nevada jobs report that showed the unemployment rate declining to 4.3%. Nevada has the fastest growing private sector in the nation and the Governor says, “Nevada’s economy remains encouraging as small business employment reaches a new record high.” The Department of Employment and Training reports, initial claims for unemployment…… MORE
Hazmat Situation Turns Out to be a False Alarm
Emergency crews went to a possible Hazmat situation at the Silver Legacy. But it was not a Hazmat situation. Turns out the material that was feared to possibly be toxic was likely degraded paper. The call came in around 1:30 p.m., Thursday. Reno Fire Battalion Chief Mark Winkelman says four people were exposed to a…… MORE
Idlewild Park Train Ready to Roll
The City of Reno will start running the train at Idlewild Park Saturday, just in time for Washoe County School District’s spring break. The train is a nostalgic ride that highlights the most scenic parts of Idlewild Park. The train will run daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, through Sunday, April 7th.…… MORE
Lyon County Commission Rejects Gun Background Check Law
Lyon County Nevada Commissioners have passed a resolution that will discourage the sheriff from enforcing Nevada new gun background check law. The resolution passed unanimously says, among other things, that the county opposes any gun regulation that exceeds federal gun laws, and that it has the authority to bar any funds from being spent to…… MORE
AP Report: Martinez-Guzman Killed For Methamphetamine
The suspected motive for Wilbur Martinez Guzman’s wave of robbery and murder in Gardnerville and South Reno was the need for money to buy drugs, specifically methamphetamine, according to a Grand Jury transcript obtained by the Associated Press. Reno Detective Stefanie Brady testified Martinez Guzman referred to himself as an “Idiot,” who after initially giggling…… MORE
Reno Officer in Stable Condition After Officer-Involved Shooting
A trespassing call at a South Meadows McDonalds Wednesday morning led to an officer involved shooting in South Reno. Reno Police were called to the fast food restaurant around 9am, for a man who was asked to leave, but refused. The man was uncooperative with police, and a chase led to the foot path behind…… MORE
Students From Around the Country in Reno For the Future Farmers of America State Convention
600 students are in Reno from states around the US this week attending the Nevada FFA State Convention. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino stopped into Sparks Florist Warehouse to talk with the future farmers, who were getting a lesson on floriculture.… MORE
