“Hot Prowler” Arrested in Reno

Reno Police have arrested a suspect in a “hot prowl” near downtown Reno. The investigation started after a man entered a home in the 800 block of E. 2nd Street about midnight Monday. The female resident awoke to the man standing in her kitchen, looking at her and her husband. Her husband awoke and chased…MORE

Men Killed in Fatal Sun Valley Shooting Identified

The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the names of both men killed in a shooting in Sun Valley Sunday night. Investigators say 38-year-old Benjamin Guerrero and 35-year-old Ruben Torres, were involved in a confrontation outside a home, and exchanged shots. One man was declared dead at the scene; the other died after being…MORE

Clark County Student Brings Loaded Gun to School

A Centennial High School student was arrested by Clark County School Police with a loaded gun on campus Wednesday. Police were acting on a student tip to school administrators. The 16-year-old boy was taken out of class around 10:30 a.m., police found a loaded 9-millimeter handgun in his backpack. Police have not determined if the…MORE

Congresswoman Jacky Rosen Holding Veterans Roundtable Today in Reno

Nevada Congresswoman Jacky Rosen is hosting a roundtable in Reno today discuss issues affecting veterans in Northern Nevada. Some of the topics Rosen plans to discuss with vets include access to health care and ensuring economic security. After the roundtable, Rosen’s going to tour the Adopt a Vet facility in Reno to learn about the…MORE

AlertWildfire Camera System Expanding to Sonoma County

The successful mountaintop AlertWildfire camera system, pioneered by the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe and Nevada’s Great Basin to provide early detection and fire behavior intel, is expanding to Sonoma County, which was hit hard by wildfires in 2017. Graham Kent, AlertWildfire project director says this is a great step for Sonoma County,…MORE

The Case of the Matted Cat Under Investigation

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a person who abandoned a cat at the Douglas County Animal Shelter in Gardnerville. August 16th, Animal Control Officers at the shelter on Dump Road in Gardnerville found an animal carrier with a male gray cat near the front door. The cat’s entire body of…MORE

City of Reno Recognizes Two Lifesaving Police Officers

The Reno Police Department life saving award has been given to two officers this week, who saved a man who was attempting suicide by hanging. When Officers Elliot Goodrich and Anthony Sotello showed up at the incident in May of this year, they found the man suspended. One of them lifted the man up, and…MORE

New Catholic Charities CEO is a Familiar Face

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada’s new Chief Executive Officer is Marie Baxter. Marie is no stranger to Catholic Charities. She came on board in 2016 to lead the development team, and oversaw much of the day-to-day operations as the Chief Operating Officer. Marie has an extensive background working with non-profits, which includes serving in leadership…MORE