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
Nevada Dems Accuse Heller of Ethics Violation
The Nevada State Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint Tuesday against Senator Dean Heller with the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, for soliciting and accepting campaign contributions because of specific official actions on tax reform as a member of the Senate Committee on Finance. They say last month, Senator Heller personally signed a fundraising email…… MORE
Accused Hit and Run Driver Arrested in Reno
Reno Police have arrested a suspected hit and run driver. 46 year old Jessie Downing is accused of hitting a pedestrian causing fatal injuries, then fleeing the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle behind. A 24 year old Reno man died at the scene, police say the man was in the middle of West Fourth…… MORE
NHP Hosts Vigil For Roadway Victims
In the past two years, 654 people lost their lives in traffic crashes on Nevada’s roadways. This number not only represents a tragedy in terms of the loss of life, but also in terms of the lasting effect a traffic crash can have on those who are left to grieve. Friday, the Nevada Highway Patrol…… MORE
Truckee Meadows Water Authority Hosting First “Smart About Water Day”
TMWA’s experts are hosting a “Smart About Water Day” this Saturday. It’s all about how local water supplies are managed, and putting a record breaking water year into perspective. Useful workshops will provide tips on winterizing your home, understanding water rights, regional planning and smart growth and other issues.The event will be held at Lazy…… MORE
Nevada’s U.S. Senators Honor The Victims of The 1 October Shooting
Senators Dean Heller and Catherine Cortez Masto introduced a bipartisan resolution memorializing the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, on October 1st. The resolution, also recognizes the bravery of all first-responders, law enforcement officials, and emergency medical technicians on the scene, as well as the countless staff at local hospitals and hotels who…… MORE
