The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says someone is running a scam in the area, saying they’re calling from the Warrant Division of the Sheriff’s Office. The scammer tells people on the line that if they don’t stay on the call while they drive to a specific location and send money to them, they’ll be arrested…… MORE
Nevada’s Attorney General Prepares For a “Special Announcement”
Adam Laxalt says he’s hosting an event November 1st to deliver a “special announcement.” Just what he plans to announce hasn’t been revealed, but the event does kick off a weeklong tour during which Laxalt will discuss his vision for Nevada with citizens across the state. Laxalt was sworn into office on January 5, 2015,…… MORE
Table Fire Burns 30 Acres in The El Dorado National Forest
The Table Fire has burned at least 30 acres in the El Dorado National Forest, but fire crews say they have likely stopped the spread. The fire was actually started a month ago on September 8th by lightning. The Forest Service monitored it, and avoided putting it out to allow it to work as a…… MORE
Nevada Department of Corrections Settles a Wrongful Death Suit
The Nevada Department of Corrections has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $93,000 after survivors of an inmate sued, charging the prison system did little to prevent his suicide despite an earlier suicide attempt and evidence of mental illness. The Nevada Department of Corrections has also agreed to improve employee training following the suicide of…… MORE
NV Attorney General Gets Death Threats Following Las Vegas Shooting
In the wake of the Las Vegas tragedy, Nevada’s Attorney General is feeling the heat for opposing the voter approved background checks, that have not been implemented since they were passed last November. But he says he’s not the reason the initiative hasn’t worked.… MORE
Lyon County Investigating Bodies Found at Two Different Locations
Officials with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office say they have found three family members dead at two separate locations in Silver Springs. Deputies responded to a medical call in the 28-hundred block of Tonopah Avenue at about 8:17 Saturday night where they found a dead 46-year-old woman. Deputies then went to the home of relatives…… MORE
Pets Affected by Hurricanes Harvey And Irma Transported to Reno
More than 50 dogs and cats affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma arrived on a charter plane in Reno from a shelter in New Orleans. Several volunteers at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport helped get the animals off the plane and to the Pet Network Shelter in Incline Village. The Pet Network will hold a “Nevada Super…… MORE
Retired Carson City Fire Chief Announces Run For Ward 1 Supervisor
Retired Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi says he’s throwing his hat in the race for Carson City Supervisor Ward 1. Supervisor Karen Abowd announced she isn’t seeking a third term. Giomi originally worked for Carson City Fire Department in 1983 as a dispatcher. He then became a firefighter, and was named Fire Chief in…… MORE
Truckee River Whitewater Park Restoration Begins This Week
The City of Reno will be doing some restoration work on the Truckee River Whitewater Park starting today. The work will remove sediment and cobbles deposited during floods, and restore the whitewater park pools to their original size. The work is scheduled for Monday thru Friday, 7am to 5pm for the next three to six…… MORE
Sparks Police Asks For Public’s Help Finding Missing Man
Sparks Police are searching for a missing person. 58-year-old Bret VanHorn was reported missing by his family on Friday, after not hearing from him since Tuesday, October 3. Over the weekend, police searched several locations for VanHorn, but were unsuccessful. Police are now asking for the public’s help in locating him. He’s described as a…… MORE
