Reno Police released a photo of a vehicle wanted in connection with a shots fired investigation. On December 19th around 7:45 a.m., police responded to a report of a shot fired into a building on S. Virginia Street between California Avenue and Stewart Street. Officers determined that someone fired one shot from the driver’s seat…… MORE
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Sparks Police Looking For Suspects in Two Shootings
Sparks Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in an early morning shooting. According to investigators, multiple shots were fired into a home on C Street between Rock Boulevard and 15th Street just after 3 a.m. Tuesday. The people living in the home were sleeping at the time of the shooting…… MORE
Washoe County Clears The Backlog of DNA Evidence
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam’s Forensic Science Division has cleared the backlog of DNA evidence test kits, thanks to some new equipment and grant money.… MORE
Douglas County Sergeant Injured in Gardnerville Shooting
The Douglas County Officer injured in a Sunday night shooting in Gardnerville was Sergeant John Lenz. It happened around 11:15 Sunday night near the corner of Douglas Avenue and Gilman Avenue. The Sergeant was shot in the neck and face and flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious injuries. His bullet proof vest…… MORE
Pepper Spray Shuts Down Cheney Street
The Reno Fire Department investigated what was believed to be a possible hazmat situation last night at a midtown apartment complex. Emergency crews responded to 340 Cheney Street around 9:30 p.m. after someone reported a strong chemical odor coming from somewhere in the building. Several residents had to be evacuated while emergency crews investigate the…… MORE
Lean Cuisine Chicken Meal Recalled Due to Possible Plastic Pieces
Lean Cuisine has recalled its Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Meal. It has a ‘best before’ date of October 2021 and code # 0246595911. Consumers reported finding hard, white plastic in their food. No one has been injured. The company thinks it’s from a conveyor belt that broke during production.… MORE
Douglas County Deputy Injured in Gardnerville Shooting
A Douglas County deputy was injured in a shooting in Gardnerville last night. It happened around 11:15 near the corner of Douglas Avenue and Gilman Avenue. Carson Now reports the deputy was shot in the neck and flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious injuries. His condition has not been released. Two suspects…… MORE
Nevada Has More COVID Hospitalizations Per Capita Than Any Other State
Nevada, now has more coronavirus hospitalizations per capita than any other state. The Associated Press reports, many rural hospitals are now strained with Covid patients. In Fallon, Banner Churchill Community Hospital told the AP at one point 60% of it’s patients were battling the coronavirus. It’s a 25 bed hospital, but on December 9th, was…… MORE
Western States Scientific Survey Determines The Moderna Vaccine is Safe
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup concluded Saturday that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in the western states, including Nevada. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had an effectiveness of 94.1% against COVID-19 disease of any severity.… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Vista Boulevard
Sparks Police are investigating a deadly crash on Vista Boulevard. It happened just north of Prater Way just after 11:00 last night. The driver of a car was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Sparks Police Department.… MORE
