California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that led to the death of a Sparks man. Shortly after midnight the morning of January 6th, the man was at the Soda Springs gas station in a pickup and left northbound through the parking lot. He left the road and went into a drainage ditch, then got…… MORE
Reno Police Bust a Crew of Burglars
Three alleged burglars have been arrested following a homeowner’s report Sunday night. A man living on the 100 block of Verdin Place in Reno says he witnessed three males burglarizing his home around 7:30 p.m. January 7th. Reno Police officers then noticed a suspicious car with three males inside leaving the area. They were stopped…… MORE
The Most Complete T Rex Fossil in The World Will Remain in Reno Through May
A celebrity dinosaur named Sue, is extending her stay at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum. The dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of Sue – the largest, best-preserved and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil in the world – was originally slated to be on exhibit until January 15, but instead will be staying at The…… MORE
Pedestrian Involved in Crash Last October Dies From Injuries
A pedestrian critically injured in an Oct. 21st crash has died. 38-year-old Steven Buff of Reno had been hospitalized since he was hit crossing North Center Street in mid-block, and died January 3rd. The crash happened about 6:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North Center Street. The driver was heading north and hit the…… MORE
Douglas County Investigators Looking For Suspects Who Attacked an 89 Year Old Man
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two people who attacked an 89-year-old man. It happened about 7:30PM Christmas Eve, the man was beaten with fists at the Walgreen’s in Gardnerville. The attackers were driving a black Dodge pickup. One of the attackers is described as white with a beard; he is 20-30 years…… MORE
Appointment of U.S. Attorney From Texas, Slap at Heller?
The appointment of a U.S. Attorney for Nevada, from Texas, is being called a slap in the face to Senator Dean Heller by the White House. Of 17 people appointed in various districts, only Dayle Elieson is from an outside state. Former US Attorney Bill Terry says it’s a snub to all Nevadans. Veteran defense…… MORE
Sen Heller Bill Dealing With Rape Kit Backlog Signed
President Trump has signed into law the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Dean Heller and others. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes, strengthens, and extends the SAFER program in an effort to reduce the nationwide rape kit backlog. In addition to reauthorizing this program, the legislation highlights the importance of…… MORE
Rosen Bill Would Protect Nevadan’s From Fed Marijuana Crackdown
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen is a co-sponsor of H.R. 975, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act, a bipartisan bill that would prohibit federal prosecution of individuals for marijuana possession, so long as they follow their state’s marijuana laws. Rosen says “Nevada’s legalization of recreational marijuana in 2016 has resulted in millions of dollars in new revenue…… MORE
Time to Carb Up, Girl Scout Cookies on Sale
No matter what your New Year’s resolutions are, you can’t pass these up. It’s the Girl Scout cookie sale, which is on now and runs through March 18th. The Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada had their “Cookie Kickoff” this weekend to prepare the girls for their cookie season. They practiced their sales skills and…… MORE
Repeat Offender Arrested, Accused of Driving Stolen Car, More
A repeat offender has been arrested and charged after being found in a stolen truck. January 3rd, detectives with the Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program were conducting surveillance on Keith Sullivan. Detectives saw Sullivan driving a 2014 Ford F150 that had been stolen from Reno GMC/Cadillac. Detectives tried to arrest Sullivan while he slept in…… MORE
