Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for an inmate who walked away from a work crew in Paradise Park this morning. The Washoe County School District says Bernice Matthews Elementary is currently on a precautionary lockdown. The inmate is 21 year old Irving Hernandez, he’s 5’6″ 125 pounds with dark hair and dark eyes, he…… MORE
Free Disaster Prep Program at Reno City Hall Thursday
You’re invited to the free 2017 Disaster Preparedness Fair at Reno City Hall Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fair will feature presentations and local exhibitors who can help prepare for potential disasters. Scheduled presentations include: “Are we in for another big winter? What to ‘freak-out’ about and what not to” from the Reno…… MORE
Man Killed Crossing Interstate 80
A man was hit and killed while walking across I-80 near the west McCarran exit Tuesday night. Sgt. Glenn Smith with the Nevada Highway Patrol reports the man was hit at just after 8:30 and died at the scene. He says the man had no identification on him and it’s unknown why he was walking…… MORE
One Person Arrested After Fire at The Peppermill Resort Hotel
Reno firefighters knocked out a blaze on the top floor of the Peppermill Resort Hotel Tuesday afternoon. The fire started in a laundry room. One person was treated and released on scene for smoke inhalation. Everyone near the fire was safely evacuated with no further reports of injuries. One person has been arrested on two…… MORE
Senator Dean Heller Again Distancing Himself From Trump Over DACA
Sen. Dean Heller has distanced himself from President Trump over DACA, saying protections for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children, should stay in place. Heller says he is pushing for real immigration reform, adding “Let’s help and support these individuals and find a pathway they can become United States citizens if that’s…… MORE
Sparks Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect
Sparks Police Department has made an arrest after receiving reports of sexual offenses involving a minor. 33 year old Enrique Guerrero-Amaya, of Washoe County resident was identified as the suspect. Sparks Police Detectives arrested Guerrero-Amaya and served two search warrants at two separate residences. Enrique Guerrero-Amaya was charged with seven counts of Sexual Assault with…… MORE
State Treasurer Dan Schwartz Makes it Official
State Treasurer Dan Schwartz made it official, he’s running for the republican nomination for Governor, throwing a wrench into the anointment by national republicans of Attorney General Adam Laxalt. A June poll showed Schwartz four points behind Laxalt, who is yet to announce. Schwartz calls Laxalt “Alt Right” and too focused on national controversies than…… MORE
Gardnerville Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A Gardnerville man has pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation. 26-year-old Stephan DeGraffenreid pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation. DeGraffenreid faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison for each charge at sentencing in November. Police found child pornography on an…… MORE
Grand Sierra Resort Named ‘Best Overall Gaming Resort’ by Casino Player Magazine
Casino Player Magazine announced today that Grand Sierra Resort and Casino was awarded a total of 20 Best of Gaming awards. Northern Nevada’s premier resort and casino earned first place wins in the magazine’s most prestigious categories for ‘Best Overall Gaming Resort,’ ‘Best Hotel’ and ‘Best Casino,’ awards that the casino has won for several…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Two Robbery Suspects
Sparks Police are searching for two men in connection with an armed robbery that happened just before 2 a.m. Tuesday. Officers responded to reports of screaming and a man being chased in the area of Merchant Street and Sullivan Lane, near Oddie Boulevard. Police found a 32-year-old man beaten and robbed. The victim told officers…… MORE
