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
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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
Get a Free Ride to Your Vaccination Appointment
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is working to get transportation to those who need assistance getting to and from COVID vaccination locations. Beginning on Monday, March 22, the RTC will offer free RIDE, FlexRIDE, and ACCESS trips to vaccination locations. To get your free trip to any vaccination location, simply show the driver…… MORE
One Injured in Apartment Fire on Mt. Anderson Street in Reno
The Reno Fire Department is investigating an apartment fire. It happened around 7:15 last night at the Terraview Apartments on Mt. Anderson Street. Firefighters say there was heavy smoke coming from one of the apartments when they arrived. Crews were able to keep the fire contained to the one unit. Reno Fire officials say at…… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case
A Reno man who produced child pornography involving children under the age of 12, has drawn a 25 year prison sentence. 27 year old Eric Blair McCarrt’s crimes involved two children. He was part of an online group trading child pornography since 2015, and he shared the images with the group. As a result of…… MORE
FBI Investigating a Bank Robbery in Fernley
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who robbed a Nevada State Bank. Investigators say it happened around 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon on Highway 95A near Main Street in Fernley. The suspect reportedly took an unknown amount of money from the bank after giving a note to a teller. Bank employees describe…… MORE
Another Person in Custody in Connection With S. Virginia Shooting
Another person is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting on S. Virginia Street. Further investigation led to the arrest of a second suspect, Yahir Bernal-Rodriguez yesterday. Bernal-Rodriguez is facing charges of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and shooting into an occupied vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about…… MORE
Deputy Pursuit Leads to a Standoff in Carson City
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says a man who led authorities on a chase Tuesday afternoon is now in custody. A reckless driver was on I-580 heading southbound on Mt. Rose when deputies began a pursuit. The driver was contained near North Carson Street near Silver Oak Drive in Carson City and a standoff ensued.…… MORE
Nevadans 55 and Older With Health Conditions Now Eligible For The Vaccine
Nevadans 55 and older with underlying health conditions are among the most recent group now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The state added the group “Individuals Aged 55-64 years with underlying health conditions” to its vaccination website Monday. Those eligible can now schedule an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies throughout the state.…… MORE
Murder Suspect Arrested in Reno
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday night near the Peppermill. Police responded just after 11pm, and found the victim who later died at a local hospital. The suspect in the case is 19 year old Fabian Bernal. He’s facing an Open Murder charge, with the use of a deadly…… MORE
