“Hot Prowl” Burglaries Under Investigation in Reno & Sparks

There have been several so called “Hot Prowl” burglaries in the Reno Sparks area. That’s when someone breaks into a home while the residents are inside, usually sleeping. In a Sparks incident a woman woke up to see a man in her home performing a lewd act. In separate cases in Reno home entries were…MORE

Investigators Looking For Suspect Who Started Wildfire Near Gold Ranch

The Reno Fire Department says investigators are looking for a transient man who may be involved in starting a wildfire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Gold Ranch area. That man had apparently been evicted previously from a nearby RV Resort. The fire burned about two acres, and was quickly contained. Battalion Chief Mike…MORE

Armed Standoff Closes Plumb Lane

A suspect is in custody following a standoff with Reno Police this morning. Police responded to a report of a man with a gun inside a building on Terminal Way. Police were able to convince him to surrender and come outside, but say he rushed towards officers, forcing police to use a tazer to subdue…MORE

Photo of Pawn Shop Burglar Released by Police

Secret Witness is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in connection with the burglary of Hi-Cap Pawn World on S. Virginia Street. Police now say at least 40 guns were stolen in the early morning burglary Monday.MORE

Smoking Ban at Reno Parks Now in Effect

If you light up a smoke in a city park, expect Reno police to give you a warning for the next few months, now that a new ordinance is in effect that bans smoking and vaping within 100 feet.MORE

KOH Checks in With Dean Heller on The Campaign Trail

Senator Dean Heller is on the campaign trail as we ramp up to the general election in November, and says he’s successfully worked with both sides during his tenure. Heller says that bi-partisan effort is proof that progress is being made, and you can see first hand right here in the Truckee Meadows. Heller says…MORE