Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue say a home was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon in southeast Reno. It happened on Virginia Foothills Drive. Investigators say it was accidental and caused by outdoor cooking equipment. There were no injuries. The fire also damaged a garage on a home nearby.… MORE
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Reno Police Looking For Hit & Run Driver
One person is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car Saturday night. It happened around 8:30 p.m. at the corner of Sutro St. and Oddie Blvd. Reno Police say a pedestrian who was likely intoxicated was walking outside a marked crosswalk and was hit. The vehicle that hit the pedestrian took off.…… MORE
Local Student Arrested After Possible School Threat
A student was arrested at the Doral Academy in south Reno Wednesday, after a possible school threat was made. Email’s were sent to parents and families saying a student informed administration of a possible threat towards Doral students. Administration notified the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office immediately and deputies arrived with in minutes ensuring the school…… MORE
Suspect in Armed Robbery Arrested After Chase
A Sparks man was booked into the Washoe County jail after allegedly robbing a Lemmon Valley 7-Eleven early Thursday. 18-year-old Jaran Twohearts, was booked on charges of felony armed robbery and misdemeanor resisting the police. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the robbery at 2:08 a.m. He left before they arrived, running towards Military…… MORE
Reno Police Reporting an Increase in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes
The Reno Police Department is seeing an alarming increase of fatal motorcycle crashes, and are asking riders to watch their speed and keep an eye out for hazards.… MORE
NDOT Reminding You to Keep Political Signs Off of State Highway Property
The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding everyone that political signs are not allowed on state highway property.… MORE
NV Energy Issues a Scam Alert
NV Energy has issued a ‘scam alert’ about people posing as employees who are demanding payments. In this case it isn’t a phone call or a text, they are showing up at doorsteps. They caution residents to verify the legitimacy of anyone who claims to work for NV Energy, and say they can be identified…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Runaway Teen
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a runaway teen. 17 year old Connor Leao, was last seen around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Carson High School. He is 6′2″ tall with dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans. If you have any information, please…… MORE
Join Honor Flight, KOH, and Veterans Groups in Remembering The Fallen This Sunday
Honor Flight Nevada, News Talk 780 KOH, and veteran’s groups like the Blue Star Moms and the Patriot Guard Riders are inviting you out Sunday to remember our fallen at the “Community Coffee” event at the Atlantis Casino Resort.… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigating Arson Case
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arson incident at a construction site on Goni Road. Investigators say sometime over the weekend, someone entered the Cinderlite gravel pit site and started a fire. According to the sheriff’s office, heavy construction equipment was tampered with, and one piece of equipment was set on fire. The…… MORE
