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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

Reno Police Looking For Driver Involved in Fatal Hit & Run

Police are looking for a hit & run driver who killed a woman crossing midblock on East Fourth Street Saturday night. She was hit by a white mid-size SUV heading westbound. The crash happened in front of 1750 E. Fourth Street just after 6:30pm. Anyone with information is asked to call police or Secret Witness…MORE

Southern Nevada Health District Confirms First Case of The Omicron Variant

Clark County Tuesday reported its first confirmed case of the omicron variant. Southern Nevada Health District says the case was recorded in a woman in her mid-20s, who is fully vaccinated but has not received a booster shot. The Health District advises. people can protect themselves from all variants of the COVID-19 virus by getting…MORE

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Busts Theft Ring

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests related to an extensive theft and stolen property ring. The investigation started with the report of “porch pirates” stealing packages on December 3rd. Members of the Special Enforcement Team located the suspects at an area hotel on December 4th. David Lee Loving was arrested for his…MORE

Will Super Bowl LVIII be Played in Nevada?

Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium is expected to be announced as the site of Super Bowl 58 in 2024 at the NFL owners meetings in Dallas on Wednesday. The selection of Las Vegas as a host site, which is pending final approval from league owners, was first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. A commemoration of…MORE