A Sparks man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for selling meth in Lyon County. 37 year old Jeremy Stutts from Sparks has been sentenced to ten years, with eligibility of parole after three years, for trafficking methamphetamine. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Stutts on September 14th, following an investigation of methamphetamine drug activity…… MORE
Hunter in Elko Accidentally Shot by Companion
While tracking coyotes in the Elko area on the morning of Saturday 12/2 with three others, a hunter was accidentally shot by one of them. Elko Sheriff’s Office says when they arrived on the scene of the shooting near South Fork Road, they found Kevin Vella had been shot by his hunting partner, Jamie Salazar. Vella…… MORE
Elko Cardiologist Accused of Illegally Prescribing Opioids
(KOH) – An Elko cardiologist is the latest doctor who’s been arrested for the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says 58 year old Dr. Devendra Patel faces charges of distribution of controlled substances, like oxycodone and hydrocodone, and 3 counts of health care fraud. Patel is scheduled to appear in federal court…… MORE
SR 28 Project Buttoned Up for the Winter
(KOH) – The Nevada Department of Transportation has wrapped up work for the year on the State Route 28 Shared Use Path. This is the second year they’ve been working on the project, and plan to finish it up completely by next year or early 2019, depending on weather conditions. The $36 million dollar project includes…… MORE
Spanish Springs Middle School “Groundbreaking” Tomorrow
(KOH) – Work has already started on the new middle school planned for Spanish Springs, and to celebrate, the Washoe County School District is inviting you out for an unofficial groundbreaking this week. Crews have already been leveling the area and making other preparations before they start building. The event is tomorrow, Thursday December 14h, at 10:30am…… MORE
Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself Inside Reno Apartment
A man with an outstanding warrant broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment near the intersection of Brinkby Avenue and Lymbery Street last night. 28-year-old Isidro Lopez refused to leave the apartment when police arrived. Police reported the ex-girlfriend used a neighbors phone to call for help. Officers used force to break the door down and used…… MORE
Its The Final Week to Choose a Health Care Plan
The clock is ticking as open enrollment season winds down for the Affordable Care Act. It ends December 15th and Nevada Health Link will be working to get people signed up for health insurance right up to the last minute. … MORE
Police Investigating Shooting at Yori Park in Reno
Police are investigating a shooting that happened last night in Reno. They responded to a call about a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the 2800 block of Kietzke Lane around 11:30. The victim was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say they believe the shooting may have occurred at Yori…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Department Seeing a Drop in Major Crimes
The Carson City Sheriff’s Department says they’ve seen a drop in major crimes, like murder and rape, so far this year.… MORE
Snowboarder Killed in Accident Last Week Identified
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a Sacramento-area snowboarder who died Thursday after colliding with a snow fence at ‘Sierra-At-Tahoe.’ 23-year-old David Karlin was on the Lower Snowshoe Trail when he fell and slid several feet into the fence. He was not wearing a helmet.… MORE
