The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that killed a man Monday night. About 11PM Douglas County dispatch got a call from Lyon County dispatch about a crash somewhere in the Pine Nut Mountains. The people in the crash were unable to give information about their location because it was too dark and…… MORE
City of Reno Holding Workshop to Discuss Regulation of Adult Businesses
The City of Reno is hosting a public workshop to discuss adult businesses, and how they should be regulated. The workshop is Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. at Reno City Hall in the Council Chambers. You can take a look at the draft ordinances beforehand at Reno.gov. The workshop will review proposed changes following a short…… MORE
Wildfire Workshop for Tahoe Residents Thursday
The Lake Tahoe Wildfire preparation workshop is Thursday. It’s all about fire adapted communities, showing how to prepare your home and family for wildfire. Supporters like the U.S. Forest Service say in the Tahoe Basin fires are not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when the next wildfire will occur. The event is…… MORE
Elizabeth Smart Reacts to Imminent Release of Kidnapper
Elizabeth Smart said Tuesday that the Utah parole board’s decision to release one of the people who abducted her was surprising and “incomprehensible.” Wanda Eileen Barzee wasn’t expected to be released for at least another five years. However, the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole said it hadn’t credited her sentence in the state system…… MORE
Norovirus Hits Washoe County Schools
There have been three suspected outbreaks of norovirus at Washoe County Schools since June. The latest at Caughlin Ranch Elementary School. The number of students affected has not been reported. Norovirus is a highly contagious illness that usually shows up one to two days after being exposed. In 2015, a massive outbreak sickened about 2000…… MORE
Crews Getting Handle on I-80 Fire, Reopen Freeway
I-80 westbound is back open at exit 36 near Derby Dam, east of Sparks. The closure was because of the Derby Fire, which broke out on the north side of the interstate around 10 AM Tuesday. According to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, it is eight acres and aerial support is helping hand crews fight…… MORE
Crash Involving Pedestrian Shuts Down Portion of 6th Street
A pedestrian crash shut down 6th Street between Evans Avenue and Lake Street for about three hours Monday evening. Reno police report sun light may have been a factor for the driver who was traveling west on 6th Street. The vehicle struck an 18-year-old man who was walking through a crosswalk on Evans about 6:30…… MORE
Two Men Killed in Glider Crash Identified
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of two California men found dead in the September 2nd crash of a glider that started a fire. 80-year-old Sergio Colacevich of Carmichael and 60-year-old James Alton of San Ramon were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, and later identified using dental comparison.…… MORE
Police Find Stabbing Victim at East 2nd Street Walmart
Reno Police are investigating a report of a stabbing late Monday morning. Police were called to the Walmart on E. 2nd Street, and told a man had been stabbed. The victim told them he had been stabbed in the area of Mill Street and Wells Avenue, then somehow made it to the 2nd Street location.…… MORE
City of Fallon Hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Today
The City of Fallon is hosting a ceremony to remember the victims in the 9-11 tragedy, and they hope you can be a part of it. Governor Brian Sandoval is just one of the dignitaries scheduled to speak at the event today. Kaitlyn Ritchie with the city of Fallon says thanks to the efforts of…… MORE
