Sparks Fire Department responded to a brush fire near I-80 and Vista Blvd just before 8:00 last night. The fire is now contained and crews are on scene mopping up hot spots. There were no reported injuries, and no buildings damaged by the fire. The Sparks Fire Department received help from multiple agencies including Truckee…… MORE
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Hot August Nights Returns This Summer
The muscle cars and hot rods will be laying a patch to Reno as Hot August Nights returns to the Biggest Little City this summer.… MORE
Man Allegedly Shot a Dog at The Sparks Marina
A Sparks man was arrested on a felony charge of hurting an animal after he allegedly shot a dog at the Sparks Marina Saturday evening. 57-year-old Harold Miller was also booked on three gross misdemeanor counts of firing a gun where people might be endangered. Two dogs were involved in a fight at the Sparks…… MORE
Medical Examiner Trying to Identify Body Found at Dick Taylor Park
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man who was found dead at Dick Taylor Park. He died on March 27 and is believed to have been homeless. A walker was found near his body so he may have suffered from limited mobility. His cause and manner…… MORE
Have You Seen This Burglary Suspect?
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office released photos Thursday of a person of interest wanted in connection with a burglary and unlawful use of credit card. The crimes were committed at or near casinos in Stateline and at stores in South Lake Tahoe. … MORE
Burglar Shot by Homeowner in Gardnerville
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect who was shot early Wednesday morning after authorities said he broke into a home on Alicia Circle and Tilman Lane in Gardnerville. The sheriff’s office said the homeowner confronted Christian Gorham around 4 a.m. and shot him. The homeowner detained Gorham until authorities arrived. Gorham was…… MORE
The Reno Rodeo Foundation Has Chosen Their Wish Recipient
The Reno Rodeo Foundation has chosen Lucy Larkins as their 2021 Reno Rodeo Wish recipient.… MORE
Good News From Nevada’s Economic Forum
Governor Steve Sisolak is delighted with the positive projections from Nevada’s economic forum. The group says the state will have 586 million more that they projected late last year, as the state rapidly begins to recover from the pandemic.… MORE
Sparks Crews Called to Garage Fire on C Street
The Sparks Fire Department is investigating a fire that destroyed a garage at a home on the 1900 block of C Street. Firefighters say it also threatened nearby power lines. It was reported just after 1:00 Wednesday morning. People living in nearby houses were evacuated, but later allowed to return home.… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Missing Teen
The Reno Police Department needs help finding a missing teen last seen at his home near Gypsum Road on Tuesday. Officials said he was last seen by his mother around 5:30 p.m. 17-year-old Preston Armstrong is 5’7″ with a skinny build. He was last seen wearing a green T-shirt, blue sweatpants and black sneakers. Armstrong…… MORE
