The street protests were about the death of George Floyd, but Reno Police and Sparks Police found themselves on the wrong side of public comment at the Reno City Council Meeting. Speakers called for independent review boards to look into the use of force. Some speakers urged the council to direct funds away from police,…… MORE
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Suspected Las Vegas Shooter Arrested, Officer in Critical Condition
An officer was shot in Las Vegas during rioting Monday night near the Circus Circus on Las Vegas Blvd. Witnesses say shortly before midnight the officer was assisting with a group of rioters who were throwing rocks and bottles at officers. A gunshot was fired from across the street and struck Metro Officer Shay Mikalonis.…… MORE
Local Youth Coach Arrested on Lewdness Charges
Detectives with the Sparks Police Department have arrested a local youth sports coach on multiple lewdness counts. On May 21st, 2020 Sparks Detectives arrested Robert Trevino for multiple counts of lewdness with a child under 14. Trevino has coached multiple youth sports teams in the area. In November 2019, Sparks Police began investigating reports of…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting at 2nd & Ralston
Reno Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that was reported around 12:30pm. Officers responded to the area of Ralston and 2nd Streets. Two people were taken to a local hospital with non life threatening gun shot wounds. Reno Police say they are looking for a man and a woman seen leaving the scene. Apparently the…… MORE
Historic Flag Stolen From Reno City Hall Returned
The historic flag from the USS Reno has been recovered. The flag had been missing since Saturday, when rioters broke into City Hall and smashed the display case that housed the flag, and a model replica of the USS Reno. City officials say it looks like the flag was taken to protect it and was…… MORE
Three Suspected Rioters Arrested by Reno Police
Three suspected rioters are being charged with throwing rocks at the Reno police station and parked police cars, tagging the station with anti-police graffiti, and removing and burning the American flag on Saturday. A group of rioters also forced their way into Reno City Hall and set fires and looted. The Northern Nevada Regional Intelligence…… MORE
Hot August Nights Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Hot August Nights, northern Nevada’s famous classic car event, has canceled its 2020 events in Reno and Virginia City due to coronavirus concerns.… MORE
Washoe County Reporting an Additional COVID-19 Related Death
Washoe County is reporting 8 new cases of COVID-19, 77 recoveries, and 1 additional death. After 77 new recoveries, Washoe County has a total of 975 recovered. The total number of cases is now 1,585 with 549 being active, and 61 deaths. Washoe County reported 29 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.… MORE
Officer Injured in Shooting in Las Vegas
An officer has been shot in Las Vegas and police are responding to another shooting as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The officer was shot in the head near the Vegas Circus Circus and is now on life support. Witnesses say the officer was in a fight with another suspect when…… MORE
Nevada Governor Responds to President Trump
Governor Steve Sisolak issued the following statement in response, “The President’s statement today demands that I speak out. I have already denounced violence and destruction of property. I do so again here. But I also want to acknowledge the peaceful protesters whose voices reflect the degree to which many Americans are justifiably frustrated and angry…… MORE
