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Nevada’s COVID State of Emergency Has Ended

Nevada’s COVID-19 State of Emergency ended at 12:01 this morning. Governor Steve Sisolak made it official Thursday by signing an official proclamation. The State of Emergency was first put in place in March 2020 to allow health experts and legislators the flexibility to respond to challenges from the pandemic. The Governor says, “I am proud…MORE

Suspicious Fire on South Virginia Under Investigation

A fire described as suspicious destroyed an outbuilding used as an office yesterday in the 2100 block of South Virginia Street. It was originally reported as a vegetation fire just after 6pm. That building was a total loss. Investigators were looking into reports of juveniles in the area.MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Robbery Suspects

The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two people wanted in connection with a robbery at Scheel’s back in April. Police released photos of the suspects who were seen leaving in a grey Pontiac sedan with a rear spoiler.MORE

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Shoplifting Team

Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify suspects in what appears to be organized retail theft. May 7th, four suspects pushed out shopping carts of merchandise without paying from the Carson City Kohl’s Department Store at 3871 South Carson Street in Carson City. The suspects left in a gold 2003 Acura MDX. One suspect…MORE

Nevada’s Entire Congressional Delegation Sends a Letter to The President

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto led the entire Nevada Congressional delegation — including Senator Jacky Rosen and Representatives Dina Titus, Mark Amodei, Steven Horsford , and Susie Lee — in a letter to President Biden urging him to support Nevada’s travel and tourism economy, by suspending the coronavirus testing requirement for fully vaccinated international travelers and…MORE

Convicted Dog Killer Denied Parole

The parole board is saying “No,” to the Reno man serving time for torturing, killing and dismembering seven dogs. 32 year old Jason Brown said what he did to animals was “cruel” and “disgusting” but he says he has served his time. In 2015, a judge sentenced Brown to 28 years in prison, which would…MORE

Three Fatal Crashes Over The Weekend in Northern Nevada

Two motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes on Geiger Grade less than an hour apart yesterday afternoon. The first crash happened near Lousetown Road at about 3:15 p.m. Only the motorcycle was involved. The second crash happened in Lyon County, about 4 miles from the intersection with U.S. 50. Minutes after the second motorcycle fatality…MORE

Quincy Teen Reported Missing, Last Seen Thursday May 12

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding 15 year old Madison Tabor of Quincy, Calif. She went missing from her home last Thursday about 5:30 p.m. Madison was last seen wearing a black Converse hooded sweatshirt, gray Nike sweatpants and black Converse shoes and carried a gray and blue cat…MORE

Thieves Targeting a Specific Model of Ford Trucks

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is warning of two recent catalytic converter thefts in the Gardnerville Ranchos. The most recent happened May 10th around 4:30 a.m. on Long Valley Road. A witness told the sheriff’s office that they saw the suspect run to a white SUV which was waiting nearby. Investigators said the thieves are targeting…MORE