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Local School District Counselor Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A Washoe County School District counselor was arrested for making and possessing child pornography. The school district placed 26-year-old Tyler Quinn Ball-Imdahl on administrative leave in early June when the investigation started and after his arrest Thursday, placed him on emergency suspension without pay. The school district would not comment on where he worked, how…MORE

More Extreme Heat in Northern Nevada

According to the National Weather Service Reno, we’re in an extended heatwave, with record breaking temps expected in the next few days.MORE

Investigators Looking Into Early Morning Fires Set in South Reno

Reno Fire Department is investigating a series of fires set early Wednesday morning at two fast food restaurants in south Reno. The fires were reported just after 3:00 a.m. at Del Taco and KFC on S. Virginia Street near Meadowood Mall. Firefighters responded to a report of trash can fires. When they arrived they found…MORE

Someone is Breaking Into Commercial Mailboxes in Carson City

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help finding who is breaking into commercial mailboxes in the north end of the city. The sheriff’s office says it appears the suspects are breaking into mailboxes in the Arrowhead Drive area. The suspects both appear to be men in their mid to late 20s. One…MORE

Nevada’s COVID Test Positivity Rate Jumps Two Full Points

Nevada has 1346 new covid 19 cases after the Independence Day weekend, and the test positivity rate has surged to 8.7%. The test positivity rate jumped more than two full points from last week. Five coronavirus deaths, were reported. Covid hospitalizations in Nevada are up by 100 people in just the last four days. 45%…MORE

ATM Skimmer Found in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Police are investigating a skimming device found on a Bank of America walkup ATM. The device was found by a service technician on the ATM at the 3344 Lake Tahoe Boulevard Bank of America branch. Police say the device was attached within the last two weeks. Investigators say anyone who may have…MORE

One Person Taken to The Hospital After Crash in Carson City

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that sent a man to the hospital last night. It happened just after 9 p.m. on Valley Street near E. William Street. Deputies say a man was hit by a vehicle while crossing Valley and had to be flown to the hospital via CareFlight. The extent…MORE

Body of Missing Camper Found in Carson River Drainage Area

The search for a missing camper in Alpine County ended tragically Monday. Saturday, deputies received a report of someone missing in the El Dorado National Forest. The camper was identified as 17-year-old Haydn Miguel of Minden. More than 40 volunteers helped with the search over the holiday weekend, but were unable to locate the teen.…MORE

Reno Police Investigating a Shooting at McCarran & Mira Loma

The Reno Police Department responded to a shooting at a shopping center on the 3000 block of South McCarran Boulevard near Mira Loma last night. When officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries. No arrests have been made at…MORE

Nevada Governor Announces New Effort to Combat Climate Change

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and Washoe Commission Chair Bob Lucey are teaming up in the fight against climate change. The governor and city leaders unveiled a new statewide partnership with sustainability company Ledger8760 that aims to track carbon emissions against emission reduction targets, outlined in the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.…MORE