The Placer County Sheriff’s Office says a crash that killed two people west of Reno is being investigated as a kidnapping and murder. Sheriff’s Lt. Andrews Scott tells KOLO 8 News Now the incident began as a kidnapping in the Alta area; the alleged kidnapper and victim then headed west on I-80 in a pickup,…… MORE
Clean Energy Groups Now Oppose Question 3
The Coalition to Defeat Question 3 applauded four leading Nevada clean energy advocacy groups for opposing Question 3, a constitutional amendment on this November’s ballot that critics say would dismantle Nevada’s existing electricity system. The Sierra Club, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, and Western Resource Advocates announced their opposition to Question…… MORE
Mosquito Spraying Begins as West Nile is Found in Hidden Valley and Damonte Ranch
Mosquitoes that carry the west nile virus have been found in Hidden Valley and Damonte Ranch, so the Washoe County Health District is asking you take precautions. They suggest insect repellent at dawn and dusk, along with long sleeve shirts and pants. You can even put that repellent on your clothing, which give you an…… MORE
Two Arrested in Reno Home Burglary
Two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary at a home in Reno last night. Police responded to a report of a burglary in progress at the home near the corner of South Arlington Avenue and California Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. Officers say the homeowner interrupted the crime and detained the burglars…… MORE
Someone is Stealing Signs From The Donner Summit Historical Society
Who keeps taking two of the historical interpretive signs on the 20 mile museum that runs from Auburn to Truckee? That’s what the Donner Summit Historical Society wants to know.… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Releases Photo of Wallet Thief
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying the man who stole a wallet from the counter of the Sun Valley Smoke Shop. Investigators say it happened about 8PM June 22nd at the Smoke Shop on Sun Valley Boulevard. The man is believed to have stolen a wallet that was accidentally…… MORE
Reno Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Assault Charges
The Reno Police Department has arrested a man as part of a child sexual assault case. July 17th detectives responded to a home in north Reno on a report of a young girl who said she was the victim of a sexual assault. Since then, three victims interviewed at the Children’s Advocacy Center reported being…… MORE
Possible Bomb Was Actually a Sewer Cleaning Nozzle
What was reported as a possible bomb in the South Lake Tahoe area turned out to be a sewer cleaning nozzle, according to the CHP. But they also took the opportunity to remind people to treat all suspicious items carefully. If people see something that looks like it might be an explosive, don’t touch it…… MORE
OSHA Investigating Industrial Accident in South Lake Tahoe
OSHA is investigating an accident at a construction site in South Lake Tahoe, where a construction worker was critically hurt Tuesday. Emergency crews were called about 7:30AM to the accident at the site of a condominium roject behind Harrah’s on the south shore. The site is just on the California side of the state line.…… MORE
Vandals Target Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada is asking for the public’s help finding some vandals. The most recent damage took place at the organizations’s Foster Drive location in Reno between 9PM July 24th and 6 the next morning. But twice in the last week, vandals have stolen the battery from the donation truck and…… MORE
