Gov. Steve Sisolak says he is outraged that the U.S. Energy Department secretly shipped weapons grade plutonium to the state. The Governor released a statement saying, The Department led the State of Nevada to believe that they were engaging in good-faith negotiations, only to reveal that those negotiations were a sham all along. They lied…… MORE
Suspect in Officer Shooting Was Armed With a Handgun
The man who was shot by a Reno Police officer, Sunday, was trying to escape, while driving a stolen vehicle was reportedly firing a gun from his vehicle. The car then slammed into a median near Reno High, and as the driver tried to run, he pointed a handgun at the police officer. This according…… MORE
SOC: Reno Mayor Will Speak When the President Does
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is set to deliver her fourth State of the City address Tuesday, February 5th, at 6 p.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. It’s the same time the President has scheduled the State of the Union Address. Reportedly the Mayor is urging people to tape the State of the Union and watch…… MORE
Speed Limit Increased on I-80 in Some Sections Around The State
I-80 speed limits have been increased recently in some sections of the state, and the Nevada Highway Patrol wants the public to know that they’ll have extra patrols out looking for anyone going faster than the posted limit. Portions east of Sparks are now 80 miles per hour, and NHP will be using radar to…… MORE
Man Accused of Sexual Assault in South Lake Tahoe Now on Immigration Hold
The man arrested in South Lake Tahoe for multiple sexual assaults on minors, is in the country illegally. 46-year-old Sergio Antonio Recendiz-Rodriguez, who has been placed on an immigration hold,allegedly committed the assaults at the Goodwill Store in South Lake Tahoe, where he was not an employee. He is charged with multiple counts of sexual…… MORE
Arrest Made After Fatal DUI Crash on I-580
An arrest has been made in a Reno crash that killed a man. It happened about 4:43AM Sunday, on southbound Interstate 580 south of Moana Lane involving three vehicles. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a red Nissan pickup was traveling south on 580, south of Moana Lane. That driver hit the rear of…… MORE
Standoff in Spanish Springs Ends With Suspect’s Suicide
A standoff in Spanish Springs has ended with what Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam says is the apparent suicide of the man inside the house. Fuggles Drive was closed in Spanish Springs from during the operation by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a home (Tuesday) for a domestic disturbance. No one other…… MORE
Hiker Finds Human Remains North of Carson City
A hiker found human remains Tuesday around noon in the hills north of Carson City. The remains were found in the area of Goni Hills approximately 400 yards from the nearest dirt trail road. Detectives responded to the area and retrieved a human skull, jaw, and what appeared to be a single vertebra. The bones,…… MORE
Man Killed at Nuclear Test Site
A man who entered a secure federal site near Las Vegas the government once used to test nuclear bombs has been shot and killed. The man reportedly failed to stop at a security gate Monday at the Nevada National Security Site, drove for about 8 miles, then parked and approached security officers and Nye County…… MORE
Nevada Attorney General Warns About Event Scams, Resellers
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning consumers to be alert when purchasing tickets from a reseller, or for events advertised online. Nevada’s popularity as a tourist destination makes it a prime target for selling fake events and counterfeit tickets. Before purchasing tickets consumers should research the company hosting the event. Pay close attention to…… MORE
