Secret Witness is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in connection with the fraudulent use of a credit card stolen on the University of Nevada campus. On March 26th at about 9:48 p.m. an unknown male suspect fraudulently used a Bank of America credit card at…… MORE
Lane Closures Begin Next Week on U.S. 395 Through The Carson Valley
Lane and road closures will be in place through fall on U.S. 395 and Muller Lane in the Carson Valley as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces two aging bridge and drainage structures. Beginning the first week of April , lane shifts and overnight single lane closures will take place on 395 directly north of…… MORE
Boil Water Order in Topaz Ranch Estates GID
The Topaz Ranch Estates GID has issued a precautionary “Boil Water” order to those serviced by Topaz Ranch Estates GID water system. This order is due to a loss of pressure from a contractor hitting a water line. Bottled or boiled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food…… MORE
Trapped Deer Rescued From Verdi Hydro Plant
Truckee Meadows fire crews rescued some deer, who were swept down a canal, and got stuck in a Verdi, Nevada Hydroelectric power plant. Two of the deer died of hypothermia, the others were also suffering from hypothermia, and some were badly cut from the ordeal. people from TMWA, NV Energy, N-DOW, and Washoe County Animal…… MORE
State Supreme Court Says, No Govt Business on Private Devices
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that government officials cannot subvert the state’s public records law, by conducting official business on private devices or through personal email accounts. The Nevada Policy Research Institute applauds the Court’s decision, they say is essential to ensuring Nevadans receive the kind of transparent and open government promised to them under…… MORE
Exemplary Officers Recognized by DUI Task Force
Officers honored by the northern Nevada DUI Task Force, are an example of dedication and committment to make the streets and highways of northern Nevada safer. This years honorees are: Deputy Manda Howard, Deputy Rich Ponce, and Deputy Jeremy Peters of the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office. Fallon Police officer Austin Wood. NHP Trooper Colby Powell…… MORE
Early Morning Warehouse Fire in Sparks Believed to be Human-Caused
Investigators with the Sparks Fire Department say an early-morning warehouse fire was human-caused. The fire was first reported around 4 a.m. this morning on Dermody Way near Glendale Avenue in a vacant warehouse. Fire officials say debris in the warehouse helped fuel the fire. Officials say this is the third fire reported in the area…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting on East Grove & Wrondel Way
Reno Police are investigating a shooting last night in front of the 7-Eleven on E. Grove Street and Wrondel Way. According to police, around 11:30 p.m. shots were fired, following an altercation between two parties. Police said one of the suspects involved may have been driving a black passenger car. No one was hurt during…… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Panhandling Ordinance
The Reno city council has approved an ordinance banning anyone from standing on a traffic island or median for any length of time. It’s to crack-down on where people can legally ask drivers for money. The city says panhandling, while standing on a traffic island or median is dangerous and the ordinance is for their…… MORE
Washoe County Will See an Increase in Additional Per-Student Funding Next Year
The number of schools in Washoe county that receive additional per-student funding will be more than tripled next year. An additional $2.1 million will be distributed to 19 public and charter schools in the County for the next school year. The district received nearly $400,000 in extra funding for six schools for the current school…… MORE
