Reno Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole a truck and crashed it on Kietzke Lane near the Nevada Highway Patrol’s Reno office Tuesday afternoon. He’s been identified as 36 year old Curtis Williams, and he’s charged with auto theft. The landscaping truck had been stolen from the area of Arlington and California Avenue,…… MORE
“Moms Demand” Comments on Reno Shooting Incident
The Nevada chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, says the downtown Reno shooting was all too similar to the deadliest shooting in modern American history, which took place on the Las Vegas strip just two months ago. Thankfully, there were no victims in Reno – but there easily could have been.…… MORE
Three Key Heller Provisions For Veterans Pass Committee
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee passed legislation that includes three key provisions he authored to aid veterans in need of transplants, increase accountability for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee bonuses, and bring medical scribes into the VA system. The three Heller provisions were approved by the committee as part of the Caring for Our…… MORE
Nevada Leaders Pay Tribute to Late UNR President Joe Crowley
Governor Brian Sandoval says his heart was filled with profound sadness when he learned of the passing of Joe Crowley. The Governor says he considered the long serving former President of the University of Nevada a mentor, and says he will always remember his quiet dignity and strength of character. The Governor added, “I will…… MORE
Former Kids Ski Instructor Sentenced for Child Porn
A former ski instructor at a Tahoe resort has drawn a 15 year prison term, for the sexual exploitation of a minor. Judge Howard McKibben also said during the sentencing hearing in Reno Wednesday that 26 year old Stephan DeGraffenreid of Gardnerville will be supervised as a sex offender for life. He could have faced…… MORE
University of Nevada President Joe Crowley Dead at 84
Former University of Nevada President Joe Crowley died yesterday after a bout with pneumonia earlier this month. He served from 1978-2001, and was Nevada’s longest-serving president. When Crowley stepped down in 2001, he was the longest-serving president at a single major university in the nation. The student union building is named after him and is…… MORE
Active Shooter in Downtown Reno Stopped by Police
Shortly before 7:00 pm Reno Police Dispatch received numerous calls reporting a possible active shooter from a building located in the 200 block of North Sierra Street. Reno Police Officers arrived on scene and heard gunshots from an elevated room. Officers determined the suspect was firing from inside a room at 255 N. Sierra Street…… MORE
Waste Management Heard From Some Unhappy Customers
As Washoe County Commissions discussed approval of some amendments to the Waste Management franchise agreement, they again heard from unhappy customers. Customers who complained that WM drivers refused to pick up their garbage, because of steep or narrow roads, or enclosures that are too small for their trucks.… MORE
City of Reno Announces The Opening of Miguel Ribera Skate Park
The City of Reno is announcing the official opening of Miguel Ribera Skate Park. Reno City Councilmember Oscar Delgado, city officials and project partners will come together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 3 p.m. The $694,000 skate park project has been a couple years in the making, as the City worked to secure funding.…… MORE
Reno Felon Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
A felon who illegally possessed a firearm and rammed into three police vehicles to avoid being caught has been sentenced to nine years in prison. 31-year-old Kyle Howe of Reno pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge Larry R.…… MORE
