Reno fire crews knocked down a house fire on Spokane and Sixth Streets in Reno around 4 o’clock this morning. The fire started in a shed and spread to the home and into the attic. Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading to nearby homes. The home was vacant so there were no…… MORE
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Sun Valley Teen Reported Missing
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help finding a 15-year-old girl from Sun Valley. Cassy Kauffman was reported missing by her family November 5th. She is white, 5’8″ and about 135 pounds with strawberry blonde hair and hazel eyes. Police believe this is a runaway case, but are concerned no one has…… MORE
Masked Men Rob 7-11 at Gunpoint
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery in Lemmon Valley. Around 3:30 this morning, three masked men walked into the 7-Eleven on Lemmon Drive and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. Deputies say the suspects are white, in their twenties with thin builds. Deputies say one shot was fired during the incident but…… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Reno man convicted of sexual assault and exploitation against a female relative, has been sentenced to life in prison. 36 year old Joshua Larsen will serve a minimum of 45 years in prison before being eligible for parole. The case began in March, when the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task…… MORE
Stuff a Bus Program is Back
The City of Reno, Washoe County and the RTC are partnering again this season on the Holiday Senior Giving and Stuff a Bus program. The donation drive begins today and ends December 7th. The organizations are asking for new, unused items for seniors. Donations can be delivered to the first or second floor of Reno…… MORE
Yucca Project May Not Be Dead
Harry Reid pronounced the Yucca Mountain Nuclear waste dump dead more than once. But word is, with Reid’s departure, and Trumps arrival, Yucca Mountain may not be dead after all. People familiar with Trump’s transition say the issue is actively being discussed by advisers, as a wave of nuclear power plant retirements intensify pressure to…… MORE
Chamber of Commerce Names New CEO
The Chamber of Commerce, Reno-Sparks-Northern Nevada, has named Ann Silver as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Len Stevens, who retired after 14 years of service. Silver brings 10 years of national and regional management experience and seven years in human resources. Her official start is December 7th. Silver says she plans to revitalize The…… MORE
Ski Season is Almost Here
Counting on some cold nights to assist snowmaking operations, Mt. Rose, Heavenly and Kirkwood ski areas plan to open Friday. That will depend on whether temperatures plunge into the 20’s as expected. Alpine Meadows expects to open November 23rd as the weather allows.… MORE
Hit & Run Suspect Surrenders to Reno Police
The driver involved in a hit and run crash Saturday that left a person in critical condition has turned himself in to police. 26-year-old Brian Pippen of California surrendered himself to police yesterday Afternoon. Investigators with the Reno Police Department say it is believed alcohol and marijuana were factors in the crash. Pippen has been…… MORE
Native American Honor Flight Returns Home
The nations first Honor Flight for Native Americans returned home to Reno Sunday. Honor Flight is a national nonprofit that send Veterans to Washington D.C. to see their war memorials. The vets were welcomed home with traditional Native American music, cheering loved ones, and a few words from Governor Brian Sandoval. Honor Flight says while…… MORE
