Washoe County School children head back to school next week on the 7th, and the district has been busy getting campuses up to speck for their return. One of the schools that the district has been repairing under WC-1 is Verdi Elementary. Last year the classrooms were upgraded, but roof repairs were still needed. The…… MORE
No Plans to Reopen Topaz Post Office
Due to structural and safety concerns, the building that houses the Topaz Post Office located at 11 Topaz Lane has been permanently vacated. On May 27th the building at 11 Topaz Lane was emergency suspended because it was no longer safe for employees or customers. The Coleville Post Office, has been handling all mail operations.…… MORE
Fire Near Quincy Sends Smoke Into Reno
The Minerva Fire, the latest to send smoke into Northern Nevada, has burned 1,000 acres since starting the morning of July 29th. The fire was 10% contained as of Monday morning, according to the US Forest Service. Air support is helping fire crews battling the Minerva Fire, southwest of Quincy. There are no evacuations and…… MORE
Juvenile Killers Winning Release From Prison
Five Nevada juveniles who were sentenced for murder have been released since lawmakers ended “Life without parole,” for juvenile offenders. The change covers those who’ve served 20 years for their crimes, but weren’t convicted of more that one homicide. The Nevada law has made 24 offenders eligible to have their sentences reviewed and 19 remain…… MORE
Man Drowns in Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor
A man drowned Saturday while swimming at Sand Harbor near the north end of Lake Tahoe. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Bob Harmon said the man went into the water about 5 p.m. and became distressed. Sand Harbor life guards were able to get him out of the water and began life-saving efforts. He was…… MORE
Wild Horse Roundup Planned For Elko, White Pine Counties
(KOH) – Debate is once again front-and-center as the planning stages of a huge wild horse roundup are underway in northeastern and eastern Nevada. The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public comment prior to over 6,700 horses being removed between Wells and Ely. The BLM says the wild horse complexes in the area can…… MORE
Silver Springs Murder Suspect Captured in Lovelock
(KOH) – A murder suspect from Silver Springs has been captured in Lovelock, according to the Lyon County Sheriffs Office. An anonymous tip at 8am yesterday placed 45-year-old Sonny Fernandez at a Lovelock gas station, and Lovelock Police arrested him as he was leaving. Fernandez was free on a $500,000 bond, but failed to show up…… MORE
Sparks Police Hosting Unity in the Community BBQ
Sparks Police are again inviting residents to come out to their free Unity in the Community BBQ. Meet some police officers see the police horses of their mounted patrol, inspect a SWAT vehicle, a police car and their Mobile Command Center. The Unity in the Community BBQ is at Sparks Marina Park from 11 a.m.…… MORE
Possible Photo of Armed Robbers Car
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives released photos of a red four-door sedan they believe was involved with the armed robbery of the 7-Eleven in Lemmon Valley early Tuesday morning. Detectives are asking for any information from the public about the vehicle and the two suspects in the robbery. At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July…… MORE
Nevada Dems Torch Heller For Repeal Vote
The Nevada Democratic Party delivered a harsh assessment of Senator Dean Heller’s vote for the failed “Skinny repeal” of the Affordable Care Act. Party Chairman William McCurdy II says Heller “Walked the plank for President Trump and proved he’s been playing Nevadan’s for fools.” McCurdy says the vote was a moral test and Heller failed…… MORE
