Two families were displaced last night after a fire damaged their homes in northwest Reno. It happened in the 1900 block of Tuolumne Drive south of McQueen High School just before 9pm. One structure burned but there were several units within the structure. Fire crews kept the flames to two units. Everyone safely evacuated. The…… MORE
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Vehicle Burglary Crew Hits Spanish Springs
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help to find what it calls a vehicle burglary crew that hit 15 victims Tuesday morning in Spanish Springs. They are also suspected in thefts in the Curti Ranch area and in Stead. It happened between midnight and 4:30 a.m. at the Estates at Pebble Creek…… MORE
Washoe County Health District Spraying For Mosquitoes This Week
The Washoe County Health District is vector control spraying for mosquitoes Thursday morning, concentrating their efforts in South Meadows and the North Valleys.… MORE
Death Investigation in Storey County
A death investigation is underway in Storey County after a woman’s body was found at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Sunday, Storey County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7400 USA Parkway where 37-year-old Catelyn Carver of Fallon was found dead. Results of an autopsy are pending, but the sheriff’s office said there were no obvious signs…… MORE
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Nevada on The Rise Again
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Nevada have surpassed 500 for the first time since late February, according to the latest figures from state officials. There were 530 patients in the state with either confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 as of July 5, and the number has been increasing since then The last date that COVID-related hospitalizations…… MORE
Evacuation Orders Lifted For The Nevada Side of The Beckwourth Complex
Progress is being made on the Beckwourth Fire Complex northwest of Reno, as residents of Washoe County were allowed to return home, as evacuation orders on the Nevada side were lifted. The fire has burned nearly 92 thousand acres, and has caused significant damages to homes in Doyle, Ca. At least six injuries related to…… MORE
Group Collecting Items For Firefighters
Project Bear Hugs is working with local businesses to collect donations for firefighters battling the Beckwourth Complex fire. Organizers say firefighter families have reached out requesting donations to support crews on the front lines. Items being requested are: water, chips, cookies, other snacks, juices, lip balm, Aloe Vera lotion, baby wipes, deodorant, socks, and toothbrushes…… MORE
Suspects Sought for Vehicle Burglaries at Caughlin Athletic Club
[KOH] The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects who broke into vehicles at the Caughlin Athletic Club. The burglaries happened the morning of June 23 at 4100 Caughlin Parkway. Two men were caught in the act on surveillance video. They may be associated with a brown sports utility vehicle also seen on the…… MORE
Sugarloaf Evacuation Ordered in Plumas County
[KOH] The Plumas County Sheriffs Office has issued an immediate Mandatory Evacuation order for the following areas: North and south sides of Doyle Grade from the Lassen/Plumas County line east to the intersection of US 395 but not including Laura Drive. From the Doyle Grade where it intersects with US 395 south to Red Rock Road…… MORE
Fatal Shooting at Paradise Park in Reno
Reno Police responded to reports of shots fired at Paradise Park just after midnight Friday. One person died in the shooting. Detectives with the Reno Police Department Robbery Homicide Unit are investigating the incident. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released.… MORE
