For the fifth consecutive year, the Washoe County School District set new graduation records as 84 percent of high school seniors earned their diplomas in 2017. This represents an increase of seven percentage points over the Class of 2016, and a significant step toward the ambitious goal of “90 by 20” (a 90 percent graduation…… MORE
Hundreds Come Out to Support Nevada Cares NorCal Fire Relief Drive
Hundreds of people came out to the Nevada Cares NorCal Fire Relief Drive at the Walmart on Kietzke this week, dropping off hygiene products, stuff for babies, and food donations that will go to the hundreds of families in the North bay area who lost their homes and belongings.… MORE
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Two Life Terms Without Parole
An MS-13 gang member, who killed two rival gang associates in 2010, has been sentenced to two life terms without parole. Luis Menendez Cordero escaped justice for years, when he ran to El Salvador with the help of fellow gang members. He was eventually arrested there, and extradited back to the U.S. in 2015. Washoe…… MORE
New Information Released in El Dorado County Cold Case
El Dorado County Cold Case Task Force investigators have some new information on a cold case disappearance, and are now reaching out to the public for leads. Charles Thompson from Fairplay, California disappeared in October 2nd, 2015, and was last seen leaving his family’s ranch with a woman, saying he was going to help a…… MORE
Free Workshop Will Teach You How to be a Nevada Veterans Advocate
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is hosting a free, two day workshop to help you become certified as a Nevada Veterans Advocate or NVA. An NVA is a person who helps connect veterans and their families to benefits, resources and services earned through military service. The workshop will help introduce, train and update anyone…… MORE
Full List of Prescription Drug Roundup Locations
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Join Together Northern Nevada are working with community partners this Saturday, to help people rid their homes of potentially dangerous and unwanted prescription drugs. Medicines that remain in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from…… MORE
Kidnapping & Robbery Suspect Hospitalized After Police Chase
A kidnapping and robbery suspect has been hospitalized after leading police on a chase, then rolling his vehicle. It happened on David James Boulevard off Pyramid Highway around 2:45 p.m Tuesday. Sparks police say the suspect was located in the 100 block of Rae Ct. when he attempted to get away. He eventually drove into…… MORE
No Credible Threat Found at Carson City High School
According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong students are not in danger after a threat to the high school made its rounds on social media. According to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, multiple people called 911 last night to report a threat of a shooting at Carson High School that was circulating on Snapchat. Officers…… MORE
Crosses Memorializing Vegas Victims Will be to Nearby Museum
The crosses memorializing those who died in the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas will be moved to the Clark County Museum. Greg Zanis, a retired carpenter from Illinois, installed the 58 white crosses on a patch of grass near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. The crosses will be moved to the museum…… MORE
Woman Rewards The Carson City Sheriff’s Office For Their Quick Work
A 70-year-old woman showed her appreciation to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office by donating $2,500 after a deputy helped her find her lost wallet. Doris Rothman-Browning lost her wallet on Friday while running errands and asked the police for help. Deputy Kevin Murry helped her retrace her steps, and they found the wallet at the…… MORE
