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The Search For a Missing Skier Continues at Northstar

Law enforcement and Northstar Ski Patrol are looking for a missing skier who hasn’t been seen since Christmas Day. 43-year-old Rory Angelotta of Truckee was reported missing when he didn’t show up for a Christmas dinner with friends after skiing at Northstar. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office responded and immediately dispatched additional emergency resources, including…MORE

State Office Closed Today Due to Weather

All state offices in northern Nevada are closed today due to inclement weather. Governor Steve Sisolak said the closures exclude essential public safety workers and corrections personnel.MORE

Sheriff’s Office Investigating 20 Car Pileup

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reported a 20-car pileup on southbound U.S. 395 in Washoe Valley Sunday. At least three people were injured and taken to the hospital. Their conditions were not available. There were several injury accidents Sunday morning in Washoe Valley as a storm dropped several inches of snow Christmas night.MORE

Sandbags Available in Reno

The series of winter storms moving through our area could bring flooding to some places. Sandbag locations have been set up to help homeowners protect their property. The City of Reno has sand available at three locations: The corporation yard at 1640 E. Commercial Row, The intersection of Baker and Moana Lane, and The intersection…MORE

Unemployment Numbers Improving in Reno

Unemployment numbers for Reno are getting better and better. Reno’s jobless rate has fallen to just 2.9%, compare that to the highest rate, which is Las Vegas at 6.6%. The lowest of all counties in Nevada is in Eureka County at 2.1%. Carson City is also strong at 3.3% according to DETR. In November, the…MORE

Reno Man Accused of Setting a Woman on Fire

The Reno Police Department arrested a man on charges he set a woman on fire on Selmi Drive on Dec. 11. The woman remains in critical condition at the burn unit at UC Davis. Police arrested 32 year old Jeremy Michael Chatman, of Reno, on charges of domestic violence causing substantial bodily harm, battery by…MORE

Sparks Police Release Description of Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit & Run

Sparks Police are now looking for a specific vehicle in their investigation into a fatal hit & run. The crash December 4th, at G Street and El Rancho Drive resulted in the death of 57 year old Christy Valdez, and the injury of a man who was also hit. They were in a crosswalk. Police…MORE

Fire Crews Respond to Apartment Fire in Sparks

Fire crews were called to the scene of an apartment fire in Sparks early this morning. Sparks Fire and Police responded to the Silver State Condominiums on a report of smoke coming from a second floor window. It happened just after 2:30am. No word on any injuries. The cause is under investigation.MORE

Burglary Suspect Caught Red Handed in Sun Valley

A Reno man is in custody after being caught red handed, breaking into a home in Sun Valley. Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Rubens Court just before 10 a.m. Saturday, after reports of a suspicious person knocking on the doors of multiple homes. When they arrived, deputies noticed a backpack…MORE

Downtown Reno Crash Sends Five to The Hospital

A crash in downtown Reno last night sent 5 people to the hospital. Police say the driver of a Chrysler went through a stop sign just before 10:00 p.m. at W. Sixth and West streets, hitting a Jeep SUV. Four people in the Jeep were taken to the hospital. Officers say the driver of the…MORE