(Reno, NV) — Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan is running for Washoe County District Attorney. He made the announcement on Monday. Duncan will challenge incumbent Christopher Hicks, who recently announced a reelection bid for 2026. Duncan says he wants to make Washoe County a safer place to raise a family. He is also calling out…… MORE
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Former Lieutenant Governor Kate Marshall Running For Reno Mayor
(Reno, NV) — Former Nevada lieutenant governor Kate Marshall is running for mayor of Reno. She is scheduled to officially announce her candidacy today. Marshall says Reno’s budget is in crisis but says she’s best suited to deal with it. She was also Nevada’s treasurer during the great recession.… MORE
Girl on E-Bike Hit and Killed
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) — A 13-year-old girl is dead after she was hit by a car in South Lake Tahoe. The girl was hit by a car while riding an E-Bike on Saturday morning. She was ejected from the bike on impact and hit a snow-paddle-marker. She died in a hospital on Saturday afternoon.…… MORE
WCSO Warning Public of DMV Text Message Scam
(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of yet another text message scam. These texts are coming from an international number. But, whoever is sending them is claiming to be with the Nevada DMV. The scam texts say “final notice.” They falsely threaten to take action if payment for a traffic…… MORE
WCSO Vehicle Involved in Injury Accident
(Sparks, NV) — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury crash involving one of its vehicles. A patrol SUV was involved in a crash in Sparks at about 8:40 Wednesday night. A photo from the scene shows the SUV with heavy damage. The incident blocked Eagle Canyon Drive and Pyramid Way for more…… MORE
NTSB Releases Report on Deadly Care Flight Crash
(Reno, NV) — The NTSB’s final report on a deadly Care Flight crash near Stagecoach is now available. The crash happened in February of 2023, during a non-emergency transport of a patient from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. The pilot, flight paramedic, flight nurse and two passengers died. The report, released…… MORE
Gov. Lombardo Vetoes 33 Bills
(Carson City, NV) — So far, Governor Joe Lombardo has vetoed 33 bills that were passed by Nevada lawmakers during this year’s legislative session. The Republican governor continues to clash with the Democrat-controlled legislature. Seven of the bills Lombardo rejected had to do with designating a day or a month to recognize a person, group…… MORE
School Zone Crackdown Results In 100 Tickets
(Reno, NV) — Reno Police say they issued a hundred traffic tickets in school zones and pedestrian areas last month. It was part of a crackdown in areas chosen based on reports from residents complaining about unsafe driving. Another 37 drivers were let off with a warning.… MORE
RTC Offers Free Bus Rides To Students
(Washoe County, NV) — RTC bus rides will be free for students starting Saturday. The Washoe County School District hopes the program will help kids get to school and reduce chronic absenteeism. Students with jobs can also ride the bus to get to work, and not have to worry about money for transportation.… MORE
Wood Pile Fire Leaves 2 Injured
(Sparks, NV) — Two people are injured after a wood pile fire in Sparks. The fire was reported on D Street late Monday afternoon. There are unconfirmed reports of a building also going up in flames. The wood pile fire was threatening nearby power poles, powerlines, buildings and vehicles. Two people were transported to a…… MORE
