The Placer County Sheriff’s Office says no one has been arrested, but the public is not in danger after a double shooting that left a Sparks man dead Saturday evening in Tahoe City. Officials say they’re not releasing further information yet, as it might compromise the investigation. 33-year-old Octavio Villa Villanueva of Sparks was shot…… MORE
Nevada’s AG Joins Suit Challenging Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a lawsuit led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency and his attempt to use funding appropriated by Congress for other purposes. In the complaint, the coalition…… MORE
Washoe Schools Using Winter Bus Stops Tuesday, Normal Start
[KOH] – The Washoe County School District has announced that schools will start at scheduled times.on Tuesday, February 19. Winter bus stops will be in effect due to icy conditions on side streets. Click here for a list of winter bus stops. … MORE
Police Release Photo of Burglary Suspect
The Sparks Police Department is investigating a Burglary that occurred at the Gold Midget Mart on Victorian Avenue. The suspect was wearing a black vest over a black long sleeve shirt, black cargo pants and a black baseball hat. The subject left in what is described as possibly a dark SUV. You’re asked to contact…… MORE
Sparks Police Release Photo of Theft Suspect
The Sparks Police Department is asking for your help finding a man wanted in connection with a theft, they’ve released a photo. Police say it happened on December 2, at the Kohl’s store on Pyramid Way. If you recognize the suspect, you are asked to call Sparks Police or Secret Witness at 322-4900.… MORE
One Person Killed in Weekend Shooting in Tahoe City
One man is dead and another is injured following a shooting that happened Saturday evening in Tahoe City. The Placer County Sheriff’s office says 33 year old Octavio Villa Villanueva was shot in the mall parking lot and died at a nearby hospital. It happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot…… MORE
Police Arrest Sparks Stabbing Suspect
The Sparks Police Department arrested a man Sunday for a stabbing that happened Friday in west Sparks. 53-year-old Gary Berg, was arrested on charges of battery with a deadly weapon and failure to obey a court order. Police said they went to the 1700 block of Meadowvale Way at about 8 p.m. on a report…… MORE
Bipartisan Effort in Carson City to Pursue Sex Assault Cases
A Nevada bill would remove the statute of limitations in sexual assault cases– if there is DNA evidence identifying the rapist. Republican Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner and Democratic state Sen. Pat Spearman are sponsors of the bill. A dozen female lawmakers in the Assembly are co-sponsors. Under the bill there would be no limitation on when…… MORE
Lyon County Still on Flood Watch, Cleaning Up Messes
Lyon County crews have been working to address flash flooding and snow removal. The area of east Dayton Nevada known as the Ranchos still has standing water in many locations. The Atlas retention basin flows have stopped, but the Dayton Valley Road Detention basin is still flowing. Crews are clearing mud and debris off roads…… MORE
National Weather Service Reno Predicting an Active Weather Pattern For The Next Few Days
Prepare for more rough weather as more storms continue to pound the Truckee Meadows and the Sierra. Evan LaGuardia with the National Weather Service Reno says it’s going to be a fairly active pattern for the next couple of days. Travel isn’t advised over the passes, and reduced speeds are recommended.… MORE
