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Suspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Sparks

A hostage situation at a Sparks apartment complex ended with police shooting and killing the suspect. A female victim in the case was taken to the hospital for treatment for injuries that were non life-threatening. The call started with a reported kidnapping just after 7:30pm. The incident happened at the Park Vista Apartments in the…MORE

Funeral For Former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell Scheduled For Feb 20

The funeral for former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell, who died Feb. 11, will be Thursday, Feb. 20, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 100 Bishop Manogue Drive. There will also be a celebration of life for the public on Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the downtown Reno Ballroom at 401 N. Center…MORE

The Culinary Union Will Not Endorse a Candidate Ahead of the 2020 Caucus

The Culinary Union, Nevada’s largest labor union and political organizing force, will not endorse a candidate ahead of the February 22 Democratic caucuses. Just days after it criticized Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over his Medicare For All health care plan. The Culinary Workers Union, represents 60,000 hotel and restaurant workers in Las Vegas casinos, and…MORE

The Democrats Are Headed to Nevada

Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota will be in Nevada with visits in Reno and Las Vegas. The Democratic presidential candidate will hold a town hall in Reno today, the event has been moved to the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows 1090 Bresson Avenue in Reno. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the…MORE

The Reno City Manager is Stepping Down

Sabra Newby, Reno’s City Manager, has stepped down from her position in a resignation letter this week, so the the search is on for her replacement.MORE

Carson City Girl Missing, Possibly Endangered

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding Lindsie Newman. She is considered missing and endangered. Newman was last seen Jan. 20 in Carson City. She said she was going to help a friend and left her home and has not been seen since. She sent several messages to friends she…MORE

Accused Credit Card Scammer Sought

A man accused of opening several credit cards in someone else’s name, then making fraudulent purchases is being sought by law enforcement. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office says the accounts were opened using a Carson City resident’s bank account information. The man was seen on surveillance video in late 2019 opening one of the credit…MORE

Electric Scooters Under Discussion at The Reno City Council

Electric bikes and scooters are once again being considered by the Reno City Council after an eight month pilot program was completed. It was decided that 1,000 to 1,200 scooters would be necessary to serve the local population. In the end the council decided to push the vote back three months to give the city…MORE