(KOH) – The Sparks Police Department is asking for your help in locating a woman who stole a purse and a car early this morning at Western Village. Around 4:15 am, the victim was using the restroom when the suspect reached over the stall door and took the victim’s purse. Video surveillance shows the suspect leaving…… MORE
Winnemucca Fires Human-Caused
(KOH) – The Bureau of Land Management last week said two recent wildland fires near Winnemucca were caused by humans. According to the Great Basin 5 incident commander, the 22,000-acre MM155 fire, which started Monday southwest of Winnemucca, was caused by a discarded cigarette butt. The BLM also said that the Grass Valley fire that consumed…… MORE
Lyon County Says Murder Suspect is Faking
Lyon County investigators think a murder suspect staged a crime scene at his home to make it appear that he had come to some harm. They continue to search for 45 year old Santiago Fernandez, he’s hispanic, 5’9″, 195 with dark hair and eyes, and has a tattoo of an anchor on his right arm.…… MORE
RTC Rapid Route Affected by Driver Shortages
(KOH) – RTC’s Rapid bus route was affected by driver shortages this morning. About 15 buses were not run from 6:30 to 11 this morning. Although this schedule disruption has not been directly linked to labor troubles, Teamsters Local 533 rejected the latest contract offer last week. M-V transit operates the bus system for RTC, and…… MORE
Long Valley Fire North of Reno is Now 91% Contained
The Long Valley Fire north of Reno/Sparks is now 91-percent contained. Fire crews have stopped the fires growth at about 84,000 acres. The fire, which started near Doyle California July 11th, could be fully contained by Sunday. The Oil Well Fire in Elko County has been fully contained at 7,500 acres. The cause of the…… MORE
City Council Approves Money For Traner Pool Repairs
The Reno City Council has give the greenlight for the redesign and renovation of Traner Pool. The council unanimously approved up to $110,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to help pay for the design process. Traner Pool has been closed this summer after vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage in March 2017.…… MORE
Man Convicted of Abusing Girl Will Spend at Least 20 Years in Prison
A Reno man has been sentenced to life in prison for victimizing a 12 year old Reno girl over the course of three years. The defendant previously pleaded guilty to lewdness charges involving a child under age 14 after an investigation by the Reno Police Department Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit. The sentence ensures…… MORE
Three New Species of Toad Discovered in Nevada
Three new species of toads have been discovered living in Nevada’s Great Basin in an expansive survey of the 190,000 square mile ancient lake bottom. Discoveries of new amphibians are extremely rare, with only three new frog species discovered since 1985 – and toad species are even more rare, with the last species discovered north…… MORE
Nevada Congressman Has Some Harsh Words For Those Trying To Repeal The ACA
Congressman Ruben Kihuen says the last-ditch effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement, is despicable. The CBO says thebill would leave 32 million without insurance and cause premiums to double by 2026. It not only strips away tax credits that help millions afford insurance, it also ends Medicaid expansion by 2020, leaving…… MORE
Legendary Ski Season Ends at Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows
A Tahoe Ski season that won’t soon be forgotten finally ended last weekend, as Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows ended lift operations. This is the first season Squaw has ever been opened for skiing and boarding past July 4th. But as the Tahoe Daily Tribune reports, the reported 728 inches of snow was the second most on…… MORE
