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Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Burglary Suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at a home on Mark Way in north Carson City. Investigators say it happened on April 8. A man reportedly took money, electronics, jewelry and a mountain bike from the home valued at more than $10,000. The suspect took off on the stolen bike, but according…MORE

Nevada Governor Sets June 1 Reopening Goal

Nevada’s Governor expects every county in the state to be able to fully reopen at 100% capacity by June 1st. He also still expects to turn over mitigation efforts to the counties on May 1st. Governor Steve Sisolak says 40% of Nevadans over the age of 16 have started the vaccination process, and about 25%…MORE

Bill to Abolish The Death Penalty Passes The State Assembly

A bill to abolish Nevada’s death penalty has passed the state assembly. The measure would change the sentences of those inmates on death row to life without the possibility of parole. ACLU of Nevada Policy Director Holly Welborn calls it an historic moment bringing Nevada a step closer to ending a barbaric practice. Many Republicans…MORE

Reno Fire Department Hosting a Vaccine Clinic Thursday

The Reno Fire Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday for people 18 and older. They will be administering the Moderna vaccine and second shots will be scheduled for May 13. The clinic will take place across from Bistro Napa inside the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There…MORE

Two Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A Reno couple has been arrested for child pornography involving a nine year old girl. 34 year old Joseph Brown and 22 year old Adriana Clark allegedly had several photographs and videos involving the child on computers. Charges include battery, sexual assault, and possession of child pornography. Both were identified in the photos and videos.…MORE

Suspect in Custody After Shots Fired in Spanish Springs

A suspect is in custody following a domestic disturbance in Spanish Springs. Reports of shots fired came in at 9:40 a.m. on Monday in the area of Henry Orr Parkway and Sparks Boulevard. When officers arrived they began evacuating nearby residents. Police eventually got everyone involved in the domestic situation out of the house and…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Fatal Shooting at Virginia & Plumb

The Reno Police Department found a man dead Saturday morning in the 1800 block of South Virginia Street at Plumb Lane. Police said they were called to the area around 8 a.m. A man there had been shot earlier Saturday and died from a gunshot. There are no outstanding suspects and police said there is…MORE

Shooting Under Investigation in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Police say an early morning shooting left one person dead. Police were called to the area near Sierra Boulevard and Alma Avenue about 1:00 A.M. . Officers found a man with numerous gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead. A second man with a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital in…MORE

Washoe County Considering a Reopening Plan

Washoe County’s latest reopening plan now says once 75% of residents are vaccinated, all social distancing rules now in place can be dropped. Masks will continue to be required in public both indoors and outside. The plan goes before the Washoe County Commission Thursday. The plan also permits events involving more than 500 people, when…MORE