The Reno Fire Department says a 1 acre brush fire in the North Valleys Saturday was started by illegal fireworks. It was first reported around 3:45 p.m. in the area of Indigo Court and Peppermint Drive between Silver Lake Road and U.S. 395 in the Stead area. The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze. No…… MORE
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Suspects in Vehicle Burglaries And Credit Card Fraud
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying some people involved in several vehicle break-ins and credit card fraud. Several vehicles were broken into in the area of Zephyr Cove on August 21st, and at least one purse containing credit cards was stolen in those thefts. Following the break-ins, the…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For a Hit And Run Driver
Police are investigating after a hit & run crash in northwest Reno. It happened last night near Keystone Avenue and Kings Row. The pedestrian suffered only minor injuries. The vehicle is described as a gray 4-door passenger car. If you have any information, you’re asked to contact Reno Police, or you can call Secret Witness…… MORE
Pilot Killed During Reno Air Races Identified
The man killed in a crash at the Reno Air Races Sunday was L-29 pilot Aaron Hogue. Race officials said the crash occurred on the third of six laps during the Jet Gold Race on outer pylon 5. Hogue appeared to have some kind of trouble with his jet before it crashed into the ground…… MORE
One Person Killed in Crash at The Reno Air Races
One person was killed after a plane went down during the championship round of the Reno Air Races yesterday afternoon. Organizers say only one plane was involved. It happened on lap three of the Jet Gold Race. Fred Telling is the CEO and president of the Reno Air Racing Association… The identity of the person…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Suspects Using Stolen Credit Card
Sparks Police are looking for two suspects who used a stolen credit card at a local store. Police say an elderly woman reported to police that someone had stolen her purse. Police got surveillance images of a pair of suspects who allegedly used the stolen credit card to make purchases. Police did not release a…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash
A pedestrian is recovering after being hit by an SUV last night. It happened just before 10 p.m. in the 700 block of South Meadows Parkway near Double R Boulevard. Reno Police says the pedestrian was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. They were crossing outside of the crosswalk when they were hit.…… MORE
An Easy Way to Get Rid of Your E-Waste
The Rotary Clubs of Reno and Reno South and Redwood Materials are hosting an E-waste and lithium battery drop off September 24th at the National Automobile Museum.… MORE
Sparks Crews Called to Apartment Building Fire
Multiple people were rescued from an apartment building after crews with the Sparks Fire Department responded to a structure fire last night. The fire at the Park Vista Apartments on Sparks Blvd, was first reported around 9:30 pm. Some residents were trapped on their balconies, fire fighters were able to save them and their pets.…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured in Sun Valley
One person was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Sun Valley last night. It happened on the 5300 block of Sun Valley Blvd, just before 7:30 Nevada State Police says the pedestrian was hit by a car heading northbound on Sun Valley Boulevard at East Gepford Parkway. No impairment is suspected in…… MORE
