He was wanted for three robberies involving a gun in Sparks. Now he’s under arrest. Juan Lopez Mercado was taken into custody after a traffic stop for an expired license plate last week. He’s charged with three counts off robbery with a deadly weapon. Police say Mercado hit three different businesses in late August, each…… MORE
Fire Damages Brothel in Mound House
A fire heavily damaged the Kit Kat Ranch brothel last night in Mound House. Nine employees were safely evacuated from the building with no injuries. People first reported seeing smoke coming out of the front of the building at about 6:15 p.m. Fire crews arrived and started attacking the flames from the front but they…… MORE
Reno City Council Signs Off on Parkway Tavern Project
A breakthrough! Reno City Council signing off on the Parkway Tavern project inside the long dormant Reno City Center development. It includes a 400-tap beer garden, with roughly 200-slots for the old Harrah’s Downtown. One councilmember didn’t like what she heard, and thinks there needs to be some rules here. Jenny Brekhus at this morning’s…… MORE
Sierra Nevada Donor Walk Returns Sunday
Walk for those who gave the gift of life Sunday at the Sierra Nevada Donor Awareness Donor Walk.… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Settlement With Developer
He’s going to get a pretty big check. Reno City Council approving a settlement paying developer Stan Lucas 3.5 million dollars after previously denying his bid to build homes on hundreds of lots in Verdi. Not everyone was on board with the plan. Councilmember Jenny Brekhus was the lone dissenter. Other members said it wasn’t…… MORE
Brush Fire Causes Power Outage
A small brush fire in south Reno resulted in more than 2,000 people being without power Tuesday. The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. near the Tamarack Casino. The small blaze broke out on a power pole and burned some grass underneath. It also damaged a billboard. There were no reported injuries. The outage and…… MORE
Four Arrested in Road Rage Investigation
Sparks Police have arrested four suspects believed to have been involved in a road rage incident back on August 20th. The incident at Greenbrae Drive and Probasco Way escalated into a physical alternations. One person was transported to the hospital with live threatening head injuries. They are now listed in stable condition. Edwin Lopez, Angel…… MORE
Reno Police Investigation Shooting at University Ridge Park
Reno police officers are looking for some people who were involved in an incident at University Ridge Park. Police responded to reports of gunshots and loud music just after midnight. When they arrived, they saw a large group of people in the park scatter. They found no gunshot victims. According to investigators on the scene,…… MORE
West Nile Virus Discovered in Churchill County
Routine testing has led to the discovery of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes in Churchill county. Testing conducted by the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the Churchill County Mosquito & Noxious Weed Abatement District found three positive mosquito pools. The county says it has fogged the areas where the mosquitoes were found over the last…… MORE
Reno City Council’s Naomi Duerr Announces a Run For Senate District 15
Reno City Council member Naomi Duerr makes a pitch for Senate District 15.… MORE
