(KOH) – Just before midnight on Friday, Sparks Police investigated a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on Greenbrae Drive just west of McCarran near Longford Park. The victim and a friend were walking Eastbound when the victim was struck from behind. The driver was cited for Failure to Maintain a Travel Lane. Alcohol does not appear to…… MORE
Suspects Sought in Walmart Burglary
(KOH) – The Sparks Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary at the Walmart on Pyramid. On May 7th at about 2am, a male suspect parked his vehicle outside the southern entrance doors. Walmart locks those doors at night, but the suspect managed to get in with a large moving dolly. He removed a token…… MORE
Gymnastics Instructor Arrested For Child Molestation
Deputies with the El Dorado Sheriff’s Office have arrested a gymnastics instructor accused of molesting a girl for several years. Investigators say 54-year-old Keith Willette Sexually assaulted the victim between 1999 and 2004.… MORE
River Warnings Released Ahead of The Holiday Weekend
Washoe County and City of Reno Emergency officials have been warning the public for weeks about the danger of swimming or rafting on the Truckee River during spring runoff. Now Carson City is issuing the same warning about the Carson River. Officials say if you see someone fall into the Carson river, don’t go in…… MORE
Brush Fire Damages Two Homes in Silver Springs
A brush and structure fire burning Thursday afternoon prompted a mutual aid call from Lyon County to surrounding agencies, including Carson City. The fire in the area of Idaho and Citrus streets in Silver Springs, closed roads for several hours as crews battled the blaze that spread to two homes on the street.… MORE
Governor Sandoval Signs Body Cam Bill Into Law
Governor Brian Sandoval has signed a dozen bills into law. The governor yesterday approved a statewide broadband modernization effort, an act requiring bodycams on most law enforcement officers, and a bill to make it easier to transition to State service from internship and student programs. The governor signed SB 176 sponsored by Senator Aaron Ford…… MORE
Pedestrian Hit by Car While Crossing Kietzke Lane
A vehicle vs bicycle crash closed Kietzke Lane at Stewart Street yesterday afternoon. According to Reno PD a man was walking his bicycle across the street when he was hit by the car. He’s now in the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this…… MORE
Bills Focused on Women’s Health Sent to The Governor
Nevada lawmakers are sending Gov. Brian Sandoval several bills focused on assisting working mothers and reproductive health. Lawmakers gave final approval on Thursday to the first of two bills that would allow women to pick up 12 months of birth control pills at one time, and outlaw co-pays on contraception. The proposal would also codify…… MORE
School District Moving Forward With Plans For Wild Creek High School
The Washoe County School District will move forward with plans to study the possibility of building a high school at Wildcreek Golf Course. After all other agencies already approved the project, the RSCVA signed a letter of intent Thursday in support of the project. The school district needs the land currently owned by the county…… MORE
Local Teen Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison For Armed Robbery
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has sentenced 16-year-old Steven Murch of Reno, to 15 years in prison for robbing a Lemmon Valley 7-11 employee at gunpoint. Murch was sentenced on Wednesday to a maximum of 10 years in prison for robbery and a consecutive term of 5 years for having used a firearm. Due…… MORE
