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Crews Called to Brush Fire in Spanish Springs

A fire at the south end of Spanish Springs Valley at Disc Drive burned 10 acres to 15 acres before it was put out by fire crews. The fire started around 1:15 pm. Both Sparks Fire Department and Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded. No cause of fire has been disclosed.MORE

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Sparks Shooting

The Sparks Police Department says one man is dead after an argument escalated in Sparks. On Friday, police were called to an apartment on Sullivan Ln. and discovered a 67-year-old man dead from possible gunshot wounds. Investigators determined that the suspect, 19-year-old Brian Rodriguez-Sigala was a guest in the victims apartment when an argument broke…MORE

Second Suspect Arrested in Spanish Springs Shooting

A second person has been arrested in connection with a March 16 drive-by shooting at the north end of Spanish Springs Valley. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Austin Patton of Sparks on Wednesday. The arrest was made due to evidence found at Patton’s home on March 16 as well as statements Patton made…MORE

More Cases of The UK Variant of COVID-19 Reported in Washoe County

Washoe County has 45 known cases of the so called UK Variant of the Coronavirus. 31 new cases have been confirmed since March 17th. Health officials say the spread came from private gatherings and youth sporting events, and air travel to other states. CDC says the UK variant is easier to transmit and should be…MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Driver Who Crashed Into Home

Sparks police are looking for the driver who crashed a truck into the front yard and home off Los Altos Parkway. It was reported around 12:30 a.m. March 21, on Ridgetop Court. Officers say the driver of a newer model GMC Sierra truck was heading southbound on Desert Highlands Drive and failed to maintain their…MORE

Changes at The Nevada Department of Employment

People who file for unemployment benefits under Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will now be required to verify their identity, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. DETR announced the change as part of the effort to eliminate fraudulent claims. System updates will require PUA claimants to take “a few extra steps.” DETR said…MORE

Reno Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

A Reno man is facing felony charges after a social media tip led police to 21 year old Sean River Marcelius. He is accused of having more than 250 child pornography images on his phone. He has been under investigation since last month and was arrested Thursday.MORE

Officer Involved Shooting in South Lake Tahoe

A man is in custody after shooting at officers in South Lake Tahoe early this morning. Police responded to a call around 3 a.m. on the report of a man who was trying to break into a room at an area resort. When officers arrived, the suspect shot at police with an assault-style rifle. An…MORE

Nevada Governor Announces Updates to The Vaccine Timeline

Governor Steve Sisolak announced two major updates to the state’s vaccination timeline at his news conference Wednesday. All Nevadans age 16 and up with underlying health conditions can start getting the COVID-19 vaccine on March 22 through the retail pharmacy program. April 5th, all Nevadans over the age of 16 will be able to schedule…MORE