A passenger was killed and another driver was injured early Sunday in a crash on U.S. 395 Alternate in Washoe Valley. It happened about 12:55 a.m. on Sunday near William Brent Road. Nevada State Police say an Infiniti was heading south when it left the road and hit two paddle markers and a tree. The…… MORE
Victim in Sparks Homicide Investigation Identified
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office says a man who was found dead near Fisherman’s Park has been identified as 35-year-old Randal Lowery. Lowery is believed to have been homeless. His manner of death was homicide by multiple stab wounds. Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward. If you have any information about what…… MORE
Sparks Police Identify Suspect Involved in Police Chase
The Sparks Police Department has identified the man who led them on a brief chase Monday night as Thomas Burtt. Police say Burtt had an active parole violation warrant from Nevada Parole & Probation that stemmed from a fraud related felony conviction. Burtt also reportedly had an active misdemeanor arrest warrant issued out of the…… MORE
Death of Diver Under Investigation at Sand Harbor
The death of a diver in Lake Tahoe is under investigation. North Lake Tahoe Fire responded to an emergency involving a distressed diver at Diver’s Cove at Sand Harbor on Sunday. The male diver was taken to Incline Village Community Hospital where he later died. No other details are being released at this time.… MORE
Wanted Suspect Arrested in Sparks
Sparks Police arrested a suspect wanted on a felony parole warrant last night. Officers spotted the man at the Flying Frog Car Wash at 20th and C Streets at about 6:15 p.m. The suspect ran away, but was caught and arrested near 19th Street and Prater Way. No injuries were reported in the incident. Police…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Two People Found Dead Outside Gigafactory
Storey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people who were found dead outside the Tesla Gigafactory. Police identified the pair as 41-year-old Steven McGough of Carson City and 41-year-old Crystal Aubert of Reno. Next of kin have been notified and no foul play is suspected at this time.… MORE
The A’s Could Play a Few Games in Reno
The Oakland A’s are coming to Las Vegas, but are they also coming to Northern Nevada? Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Chief Steve Hill at an Assembly hearing last week, on the prospect the A’s could play at least some of their games in Reno while the new ballpark is being built.… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Identifies Body Found in Kings Canyon Area
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has identified a body found in the Kings Canyon area back on May 2nd. Marc Cole was reported missing on February 14th, 2023, by a friend in Carson City. The cause of Mr. Cole’s death has not been determined, but foul play is not suspected at this time.… MORE
Crews Investigating Apartment Fire in Reno
Reno Fire Crews were called to an apartment fire last night in the 400 block of Smithridge Park south of Peckham Lane. The Reno Fire Department is investigating if it was human-caused since people were seen running away from the area. The apartment was unoccupied and there were no reported injuries.… MORE
Governor Signs Bill That Will Bring The Oakland A’s to Las Vegas
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law a $380 million public financing package to help build a Major League Baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip. Lombardo signed the measure Thursday after a seven-day long special session. The $1.5 billion stadium is planned near the home of the NFL’s Vegas Raiders,…… MORE
