Sparks Police really want to catch a suspected rapist, who is wanted for a string of home invasions and attacks on older women. One of the victims was 85 years old. He is identified as 38 year old Alfredo-Lomeli Garcia, he’s wanted for burglary and sexual assault, robbery with the use of a deadly weapon,…… MORE
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Attorney General Warning of Business Scam
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is cautioning Nevada business people to be aware of a new business compliance postcard scam. Businesses may receive a postcard from a company called “Business Compliance Division” prompting them to call immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties. Recipients of the postcard are directed to pay a fee of roughly…… MORE
Reno’s Downtown Library Celebrating 50 Years
The Downtown Reno Library is celebrating it’s 50th birthday. The library opened to the public May 13, 1966, and has been a popular attraction ever since. They’ll celebrate 50 years with a party Sunday. It will include programs, displays of historical photographs and of course, cake. The event at the Downtown Reno Library at 301…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Ends “Use of Force” Investigation
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has dropped a “Use of Force” investigation of Reno Police. A suspect in a savage beating of a neighbor on Ryland Street was hit with a baton and a taser, after two suspects, one armed with a hammer, resisted arrest. Neither of the suspects, 23 year old Andres Mesa, and…… MORE
Enjoy Some Chili on The Comstock
Virginia City’s 33rd Annual “Chili on the Comstock,” is this weekend. Taking place along C Street, the event promises all the favorite flavors and brings the return of the Fireball Saloon Crawl, music and family-friendly activities. The event runs both days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family to the Kids Zone, which…… MORE
Smith’s Grocery Looking to Hire
Smith’s supermarkets are looking for employees and are holding a hiring event Saturday. Walk-in interviews are being held from 10AM to 3PM. Before you apply in person, you need to fill out an application at their company website, “jobs.kroger.com”… MORE
Body Found in The Truckee River
Officials with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the body of a man who may have fallen into the Truckee River over the weekend has been found. Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Harmon says volunteers with the department’s HASTY Team located the body in the river near the Glendale Bridge at about 7:30 yesterday evening…… MORE
Court Rules Commerce Tax Petition Invalid
The Nevada Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that the petition that would repeal the state’s new commerce tax is not fit for the ballot. The court says the summary of the petition’s effects is inadequate because it does not tell voters the repeal could throw the state budget out of balance by tens of millions of…… MORE
Man Who Attacked Bowler Arrested
The Reno Police Department says it has arrested a suspect in a Monday attack that caused substantial bodily harm to a visitor taking part in a tournament at the National Bowling Stadium. Police say 49-year-old Dexter Lamorte Howard, was booked Wednesday in the Washoe County jail on suspicion of battery causing substantial bodily harm. Investigators…… MORE
Inmate Walks Away From Work Crew
An inmate serving up to 10 years in prison for felony drunken driving, walked away from a downtown Carson city work crew Wednesday afternoon. The Nevada Department of Corrections reported Michael David Lillie walked away at about 1 p.m. They described him as white, about 6 feet tall, 190 pounds with red hair, bald on…… MORE
