Fire crews were called to battle a series of small brush fires yesterday afternoon east of Sparks. The fire closed the right lane of eastbound I-80 near Patrick. The fires were reported along the railroad tracks between Vista Boulevard and Mustang. Truckee Meadows Fire, Storey County Fire, and Sparks Fire were all part of the…… MORE
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Reno Police Investigating Stabbing on Lake Street
Police are investigating a fight that led to a stabbing in downtown Reno. It happened last night, in the area of Lake street and 4th street. Officers blocked off part of northbound Lake as they searched the area. Reno PD at the scene said one victim was taken to the hospital with non life threatening…… MORE
Washoe County School District Names New Superintendent
They’ve chosen a new Superintendent. He’s someone who already works for the district Washoe County Chief Continuous Improvement Officer Joe Ernst has been offered the job by a vote of 7-0. He’s been with the District since 1996.… MORE
Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Reno
The Reno Police Department were involved in a standoff on Manhattan Street Tuesday morning that led to the arrest of a stabbing suspect. Frazier Pierce Young of Reno was arrested on charges of open murder with a deadly weapon. No one was injured in the short standoff near Traner Middle School. The original stabbing happened…… MORE
Better Business Bureau Hosting Local Events For Older Americans Month
The Better Business Bureau is hosting a number of informative events focusing on scams for Older Americans Month.… MORE
Bicyclists Taken to The Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries
A bicyclist suffered serious injuries in a Monday morning crash with a vehicle. Around 9:20 a.m., the Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, and REMSA all responded for reports of a vehicle vs bicyclist crash on Old Virginia Road. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained…… MORE
Five Displaced by Sun Valley House Fire
Five people have been displaced by a house fire in Sun Valley. On Monday, crews with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Sparks Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 5600 block of Charjene Way in Sun Valley. There were no injuries to the residents or to pets, but the house…… MORE
Standoff in South Reno Sunday Night
Reno Police are investigating following a standoff in central Reno. It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at an apartment on E. Grove St. near Orange Ln following a shooting. Police say this appears to be an isolated incident between the victim and the suspect, and say there is no threat to the public. The…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Stabbing Incident
Reno Police Department are investigating after a man was stabbed to death early Sunday in northeast Reno. About 5 a.m. on Sunday Police were called to Eighth and Spokane streets just north of Interstate 80 near Wells Avenue on a report of a bleeding man. First responders made life-saving efforts, but the man died at…… MORE
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Crash in South Reno
A motorcyclist remains in critical condition after a crash with another vehicle Saturday night in south Reno. It happened about 6:15 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of South Virginia Street and Holcomb Ranch Lane. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police. Several witnesses also remained at the scene. Impairment was not a…… MORE
