Police are investigating a body that was found near Dick Taylor Memorial Park in Reno. Officers found the body of 35 year old Kendra Lethco of Reno on the sidewalk, after being called to the area just after 6:30 Sunday night. Beech Street was closed from Bartlett Street to Highland Avenue as a forensic team…… MORE
Stabbing Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in Sparks
Sparks Police are leading an investigation into a shooting last night involving Washoe County deputies in Lemmon Valley. Deputies were called about a stabbing just before 11:30 in the area near Fleetwood Drive. When they arrived, they found a stabbing in progress. Officials say a deputy was forced to discharge his gun. The suspect was…… MORE
Photo Released of Woman Accused of Using Stolen Credit Cards
Sparks police have released a surveillance photo of a woman accused of stealing a woman’s wallet and using her credit cards. Police say a woman was gambling at the Nugget Casino last Thursday when her wallet was stolen. Later that day, police say the woman seen in the surveillance photo used the victim’s credit cards…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down a Couple of House Fires Sunday
The Reno Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened at a home on East 2nd & Locust Streets last night. Investigators believe the fire started in the back of the house by a man who was squatting at the property. Crews knocked down a house fire near Plumas Street and Lakeridge Terrace Sunday…… MORE
Incline Village house fire forces 16 people out
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is investigating a fire that broke out this morning inside of a vacation rental home at Incline Village. Sixteen people are safe after self-evacuation at 530 Spencer Way. The fire was reported at 5:33 a.m. Authorities say eight adults and eight children evacuated safely, but one adult was treated…… MORE
Sparks Police arrest 15-year-old for attempted murder, firearm theft
Sparks Police are investigating a shooting involving a 15-year-old, which left the victim in critical condition. At 5:13 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1200 block of Flora Glen Drive where people were fleeing the area from the sound of gunshots. Police found the 15-year-old suspect a short distance away from the crime scene. He admitted…… MORE
Washoe D.A. Continues to Make Mincemeat Out of Habitual Criminals
Another habitual criminal has had the book thrown at him by the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office. 50 year old Donald Keith Turley, Jr. has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following a conviction on a charge of Battery with a Deadly Weapon. He’ll be eligible for parole after 8 years. Turley pleaded guilty…… MORE
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk: Lyon County
Lyon County law enforcement officials are “huddling up” with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a special “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” reminder to urge football fans across the nation not to drop the ball on this issue. In all states, drivers are considered alcohol-impaired if they have a blood alcohol concentration of…… MORE
Another Car Versus Horse Collision in Dayton
The Nevada Highway Patrol says a driver who hit and killed a wild horse this morning (Feb 2) displayed no signs of impairment. The driver of a Chevy Tahoe hit the horse about 4:22AM at US 50 and Bryce Street in Dayton. No one in the SUV was seriously hurt; the horse was dead by…… MORE
“Mathletes” Ready to do Battle Saturday at UNR
Middle school “Mathletes” from Northern Nevada schools will compete in local contests of the MATHCOUNTS® Competition Series Saturday at the University of Nevada. The competition has been organized by the Society of Women Engineers – Sierra Nevada Section. A total of 10 schools and 86 students will compete. Teachers and students have been preparing for…… MORE
