The Reno Police Department is calling a stabbing Saturday night in Stead “self-defense.” It happened just before midnight at Silver Lake Park when three men approached another man in an attempt to attack him. Police say the single man then pulled out a knife and stabbed one of the three other men. That man is…… MORE
Hostage Situation Turns Out to be a False Alarm
No arrests after deputies were called to a Sun Valley business for what ended up being a false hostage situation. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Getz Smoked smoke shop after a 911 call came in about a possible hostage situation at the store. Three crews from the sheriffs office responded to…… MORE
Reno Fire Investigating Several Arson Cases
Reno Fire Investigators need your help to close several arson cases.… MORE
Sparks Man Assaults Officer After Domestic Disturbance
Sparks Police say a man was arrested following an argument between neighbors last night. Sparks Police responded to Churchill Green Drive just after 6 o’clock. A quick investigation revealed that 38-year-old Scott Abel, allegedly threatened his neighbors and was throwing large rocks at them. Abel also allegedly pushed a woman and yelled racial slurs. After…… MORE
Fire Weather Watch Issued For Western Nevada
The U.S. National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for western Nevada and parts of northeastern California for this afternoon and evening. The watch was prompted by wind gusts in the 50 mph range plus humidity at a possible 12 percent. The areas under the watch include Washoe, Douglas, Pershing and…… MORE
Downtown Arson Fire Under Investigation in Reno
An investigation is now underway after a two-story building east of downtown Reno caught fire early this morning. The structure fire in the area of E. 4th and Spokane streets was first reported around 3 a.m. When crews arrived the vacant home was already fully engulfed in flames. Crews were able to knock it down…… MORE
State Police Investigating Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash
All lanes in Sun Valley are open again after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. It happened last night just before 9:30 p.m. at Fifth Avenue and Sun Valley Boulevard. Nevada State Police originally blocked the northbound lane of Sun Valley Boulevard and all of East Fifth Avenue, but it was reopened by…… MORE
Kindercare Facility in Sparks Evacuated
The kindercare facility in Sparks needed to be evacuated Thursday after a portion of the ceiling collapsed. School officials say there were no injuries and everyone in the building was evacuated quickly. They say the damage needs to be repaired, and they hope to reopen on Monday.… MORE
The “Ghost of Mark Twain” to Ride Off Into the Sunset
[KOH] The “Ghost of Mark Twain” is getting ready to set down his bourbon and cigar for good. Local writer, educator, historian and Chautaqua performer McAvoy Lane has personified Mark Twain for nearly 35 years, and he’s getting ready to retire. Lane has traveled the world bringing the humor and wisdom of Samuel Clemens to…… MORE
Douglas County School District Votes to Replace the District’s Law Firm With Joey Gilbert Law
After a grueling six-hour plus meeting, the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees selected Joey Gilbert’s law firm to replace long-term district counsel Maupin, Cox, and Legoy, which has represented the district since 1995. The discussion today sometimes became heated. That’s board member Tony Magnotta. Gilbert readily admitted he personally doesn’t have the educational…… MORE
