The Second Judicial District Court and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continue to receive reports from the public about an ongoing phone scam in which the scammers identify themselves as Sheriff’s Office personnel or District Court personnel and request personal information. Scammers claim the recipients owe fines, failed to appear for jury service, or must provide…… MORE
Renewable Energy Question Makes Nevada’s November Ballot
An initiative that asks the state of Nevada to ramp up the pace of renewable energy production has made the November ballot. It will be Question 6. It seeks to modify the state constitution to increase the Renewable Portfolio Standard from 20% today to 50% by 2030. Current state law calls for the renewable portfolio…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident
An 18-year old motorcyclist died from his injuries after an accident with a car on Kietzke Lane near Linden Street last night. The driver of the vehicle was also taken to the hospital but was not seriously injured. The crash happened around 8:40 p.m. at the Kietzke Lane and Linden Street intersection. When first responders…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Multiple Wildfires Thursday
One home suffered minor damage in a brush fire last night in southeast Reno. The fire was first reported around 9pm in the area of Caughlin Parkway and Bradford Lane. Fire officials say the fire burned about two acres. No injuries were reported, and no word yet on a cause. Reno Fire crews knocked…… MORE
BLM Begins Dead Tree Removal Project
The Bureau of Land Management has started removing dead trees from forest land near roads, power lines, private property, recreation areas, and other critical infrastructure.… MORE
Viral Video Involving The Nevada Department of Wildlife Causing Some Controversy
A viral video that shows a mother bear, who was trapped by the Nevada Department of Wildlife at Shakespeare Ranch in Incline Village, being released without her cubs is stirring controversy on social media.… MORE
Overnight Closures Planned For State Route 28
The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising motorists to anticipate overnight lane closures on State Route 28 Sunday, through Thursday, July 19 as roadway shoulders and drainage systems are cleaned. Single lane closures and travel delays of up to 30 minutes should be anticipated on State Route 28 through July 19 between 6 pm and…… MORE
Dispute Over Parking Led to Tahoe Stabbing
A dispute over a parking space led to a confrontation and a stabbing Thursday morning in South Lake Tahoe. It happened at CVS on Lake Tahoe Blvd. about 10:30 a.m. Police say 71 year old Paul Ivanovsky, of Sparks parked in front of the CVS. 51 year old Scott Nevin, of San Jose parked nearby…… MORE
Fire Near Genoa Now Fully Contained
A 270 acre brush fire in Douglas County is fully contained , according to Deputy Chief Steve Eisele with East Fork Fire. The James Fire, in the James Canyon area off Jacks Valley Road, north of Genoa, started July 9th. Douglas County says the fire started with heavy construction equipment at the site of a…… MORE
Welfare Check Leads to Mental Health Hold, Guns Taken Away for Safekeeping
At least three dozen guns have been confiscated by Sparks Police, at a home half a block from Diedrichsen Elementary School, which is not in session. The arsenal includes assault weapons, rifles, shotguns and handguns. So far no arrests have been made. Sparks Police say a “Welfare check” at the home led to a “Mental…… MORE
