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Northern Nevada local news

Pedestrian Injured in Crash Near UNR

A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit near the University of Nevada campus early this morning. It happened at N. Virginia and E 16th Streets at about 2:30 a.m. Police say the victim was alert and conscious when he left the scene in an ambulance. Investigators say he was in a crosswalk…MORE

NHP Investigating Fatal Crash in Gardnerville

A man is dead, and another has serious injuries, after a rollover crash on Muir Drive in Gardnerville. The crash happened just before midnight Wednesday, near CC Meneley Elementary School. The Nevada Highway Patrol says the driver was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to troopers, neither the driver…MORE

Churchill County Student Arrested After Bringing Pellet Gun to School

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office arrested a student for bringing a pellet gun to school. The sheriff’s office said they received information Wednesday that a Churchill County High School student had brought a small handgun to school earlier in the day. After investigating, deputies confirmed a student did bring a small pellet gun to class,…MORE

Reno-Tahoe International Hits a New Record

Reno-Tahoe International Airport has hit a new record, serving almost 4.5 million passengers in 2019. That’s up 5.7% over 2018, and the fifth consecutive increase. Passenger traffic is also up 35% since 2014 as a result of the introduction of larger aircraft on several west coast routes, and added flights to existing markets. In addition,…MORE

EDAWN Hosts Their Annual State of The Economy Event

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada hosted their largest State of the Economy event ever, with around 1200 in attendance this year to hear about the most pressing issues when it comes to growth we’re seeing in Northern Nevada.MORE

Police Investigating Shots Fired in Downtown Reno

The Reno Police Department is investigating reports of shots fired near Sierra Street early this morning. Police say they responded to calls of shots fired just after 3 a.m. and when they arrived on scene, they found shell-casings. Officials say they have not found any suspects or victims at this time.MORE

Crews Respond to Fire at The Sands in Downtown Reno

The Reno Fire Department is investigating a fire that broke out early this morning at The Sands in downtown Reno. Crews were called to the casino on north Arlington avenue just after one a.m. on a report of an activated fire alarm. When fire crews showed up to the scene, they found smoke in the…MORE

Sparks Man Arrested After Dogs Attack Young Boy

A Sparks man was arrested after his dogs attacked a 10-year-old boy twice in a two weeks. 28 year old Zacchaeus Jerome Williams,was booked on a felony count of child abuse with substantial bodily harm. The most recent attack came Monday. Police went to Renown Regional Medical Center about 7 p.m. where the 10-year-old was…MORE

Do You Know a Hometown Hero?

My Hometown Heroes, a national non profit started in Nevada that gives scholarships to young adults who’ve beat cancer, has they application process open now for anyone who’d like to apply so they can start college this year.MORE