Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a stabbing that happened Wednesday afternoon in front of Dotty’s Casino on the 1400 block of Highway 95 A in Fernley. Detectives are searching for a white man in his 50s who goes by the name”Ray.” According to witnesses, he is driving a red or maroon minivan, possibly a…… MORE
How Prowl, “Lewd Act” Burglar Composite Photo Released by Sparks
Sparks Detectives have completed a composite drawing of the suspect in the case of a man who entered a home in Sparks July 16th. The woman living there work up to find him performing an unspecified lewd act.The suspect fled the residence and was described as a Hispanic male adult, in his 20’s, 5-06-5-07, mustache,…… MORE
Reno Police Hunting for a Prowler
The Reno Police Department is looking for information about two cases of prowling. Police say in each case a male entered or tried to enter a home. In one instance, the prowler was captured on video surveillance. No specific location or part of town has been given by Reno Police. Police say there are similarities,…… MORE
Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground
Steamboat by Vintage, a 360 unit apartment complex catty corner from the Summit on Geiger Grade Road, just broke ground and will provide affordable housing in South Meadows.… MORE
MGM Facing More Backlash Over “1 October” Lawsuits
The backlash at MGM, for suing the victims of the “1 October” massacre at Mandalay Bay continues to grow. MGM wants to prevent them from being able to file suit against the company.… MORE
Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Has Dropped Again
Nevada’s unemployment rate has dropped again with the, with the state reporting that June’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, down from 4.8 percent in May and from 5 percent a year ago. The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Nevada had added 37,600 jobs, since June of last year. Reno added 9,170 jobs.…… MORE
Phone Scam Involving The “City Alarm Program” Making The Rounds
The Reno Police Department is warning about what appears to be a new scam. Police say the scam works like this: A resident gets a call from someone claiming to be with the “City Alarm Program,” and told there is a fine owed at the residence that should be paid over the phone. Police say…… MORE
Sentence For Convicted Murderer Will Remain Unchanged
There will be no change in the sentence for a man who sexually assaulted and murdered a seven year old girl in the restroom of a casino in Primm. Jeremy Strohmeyer confessed to the crime, and also had a child pornography habit. His attorney’s argument for resentencing was that he lacked the emotional maturity of…… MORE
Suspect in South Reno Shooting Identified
The man arrested for firing shots inside a South Reno Home Sunday, is 51 year old Brian Watson. The gunshots followed an argument, and the SWAT team had to be called out to the 2500 block of Country Falls Lane to talk Watson out. He faces numerous charges including assault with a deadly weapon.… MORE
Red Cross Volunteers From Northern Nevada Headed to The Owyhee Area
Red Cross volunteers from both the Northern Nevada and Northern Utah Chapters are providing emotional support and spiritual care to area residents who have been affected by the Owyhee Fire in northeastern Nevada. While the fire is 50 percent contained, and no evacuations are in place, area residents continue to use Red Cross services for…… MORE
