Hot August Nights officially kicks-off in Virginia City today as the historic town will play host to hundreds of beautiful classic cars parading down C Street.… MORE
Governor Announces Comprehensive Review of Nevada Criminal Justice System
Governor Brian Sandoval announced a comprehensive review of Nevada’s criminal justice system, with the goal of developing data-driven policies to better protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and control growing corrections costs. Over the next six months the Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice will be evaluating the state’s criminal justice system and developing…… MORE
Car Burglaries in Spanish Springs, Suspect Photos
Heads up in Spanish Springs. There have been several car burglaries in a residential area off Calle De La Plata. They were reported July 27th, and then two people tried to use a credit card stolen in one of the burglaries at business in Spanish Springs and Sun Valley. Don’t forget to lock your car…… MORE
TMWA Breaks Clean Power Record With 100 Year Old Power Plants
Truckee Meadows Water Authority announces a record-breaking year for clean power generation. From July 2017 through June 2018, TMWA’s three 100-year-old hydroelectric plants generated an all-time-high of $3.7 million in revenue due to high river flows. TMWA owns and operates the Washoe, Verdi and Fleish plants on the Truckee River for the benefit of customers.…… MORE
Red Cross Assistance Continues For Perry Fire Victims
Residents who live in the area affected by the Perry Fire can continue to pick up supplies such as comfort kits, face masks and eye drops at the Red Cross shelter located at the Ironwood Event Center at 5600 Whiskey Springs Road. The supplies are provided by the Red Cross to assist all area residents…… MORE
Sen Cortez Masto Endorses “Marsy’s Law”
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the former Nevada attorney general, has endorsed Marsy’s Law. She says she’s been fighting for victims rights, and against elder abuse, human trafficking since she got into politics, and says ” I know that Nevadans will speak up loudly in support of Question 1, and I am proud to join them…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Missing Girl
The Sparks Police Department is looking for a missing 9-year-old girl who may be with her biological mother in the Reno-Sparks area. Desiree Ward does not have legal custody of Urijah Livingston. Urijah was visiting her mother July 22nd, but was never returned to her custodial parent. Haskell, Texas, Police Chief Ken Barnett contacted Sparks…… MORE
Crews Increase Containment on The Perry Fire North of Reno
The Bureau of Land Management reports the Perry Fire is 45 percent contained. The fire, which started last Friday, has now burned about 48,695 acres, or about 76 square miles. Evacuations have been lifted for areas in the Warm Springs Valley west of Pasture View Road. However, threats to homes in upper Warm Springs Valley,…… MORE
Art Bell Died of Accidental Overdose of Prescription Drugs
Authorities in Nevada say that radio legend Art Bell died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly posted a brief Facebook announcement on Wednesday saying an autopsy determined the 72-year-old Bell died of “multiple drug intoxication from his own lawfully prescribed prescriptions.”… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Man Using Stolen Credit Cards
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking of the public’s help identifying a man who used a stolen credit card to buy gift cards and merchandise at Home Depot in Carson City and Reno. Investigators say the victims don’t know the suspect. He is described as bald with a dark complexion and large tattoo on…… MORE
