Sparks Police Investigating Shooting And Robbery

The Sparks Police Department is asking for your help in identifying a group of suspects who shot and robbed a man late last night. Police say they responded to the Northern Nevada Medical Center to reports of a victim with a gunshot injury. The victim said he was robbed while at Willowcreek Park. The suspects…MORE

Fire Crews Investigating House Fire Near Lemmon Drive

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out just after midnight, on Medgar Avenue, near Lemmon Dr. According to fire officials, the family who lived there were not home when the fire broke out. The house is considered a total loss. No injuries were reported.MORE

Nevada’s Amphetamine Death Rate on The Rise

A new report indicates Nevada’s amphetamine death rate is the highest in the nation and soon will eclipse the state’s prescription opioid death rate if current trends continue. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the death rate in Nevada attributed to “psychostimulants” – a class…MORE

Road Closures This Week in Sparks

The Regional Transportation Commission is planning to close 21st Street and Sullivan Lane at Prater Way in Sparks for paving as part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit Project. Starting Tuesday, RTC will close Sullivan Lane at Prater Way for up to four days, as needed. Then, starting Friday, April 13, the RTC…MORE

Sparks Police Search For Fraud Suspect

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) – The Sparks Police Department asks for the public’s help finding someone who allegedly tried to pass a fake $100 bill at a west Sparks store on March 30. Police were called to the Grocery Outlet at 2020 Oddie Blvd. at 3:54 p.m. where employees said the man fled the store after…MORE

NYT Bestselling Author to speak in Fallon

A New York Times Bestselling Author is visiting Fallon on behalf of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. David Pelzer, author of “A Child Called ‘It’” is presenting three discussions to students at Churchill County High School, teachers, foster parents, social services, and to the community April 13. The presentations will encourage attendees to practice self-empowerment…MORE

Lyon County Has a K9 Unit, Thanks to Firehouse Subs

(KOH) – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office secured a grant courtesy of Firehouse Subs which will pay for a K9 Unit. A celebration will be held Wednesday at the Firehouse Subs in Carson City to introduce Borys, a Czech Shephard, along with other members of the office. The grant will allow the sheriff’s office to…MORE