Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warns consumers about a growing phone scam involving individuals impersonating the Social Security Administration, to get victims’ Social Security numbers, personal information and access to financials. These scammers are able to spoof or impersonate the Social Security Administration’s caller ID to appear more legitimate. Oftentimes, the initial call is…… MORE
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Secret Witness Offering a Reward For Information About Mira Loma Shooting
The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting at Mira Loma Park. The call came in around 1:30PM Monday. Police confirm a man was shot in the torso and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Secret Witness is offering a $1,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution in the…… MORE
Cattlemen Want Country of Origin Labeling in New Nafta
The United States Cattlemen’s Association sent a letter to the President, reiterating that a successful renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement includes the reestablishment of a country-of-origin labeling program for U.S. beef. USCA President Kenny Graner says “Though COOL failed to make it into the final text of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), there…… MORE
Rosen Supports Honors for Gold Star Families, Moms
Senator Jacky Rosen is co-sponsorship a resolution designating September 22nd through September 28th as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, honoring the families of our fallen service members. Senator Rosen says “Our Gold Star Families have made an immense sacrifice in defense of our nation.” Rosen adds, “The pain of losing a child, a parent, a…… MORE
This is the Sun Valley Bank Robbery Suspect
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of the suspect in a bank robbery in Sun Valley. It happened around 1PM on Friday, at the Wells Fargo on Sun Valley Boulevard. The sheriff’s office identified the suspect as 32-year-old Albert Diaz-Ordaz who they say was dropped off in front of the bank by someone…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Fatal Crash
Sparks Police is reporting a fatal crash that happened early Monday morning just before 1:15 a.m. Officials say a 2013 Dodge crashed near Prater Way and 4th Street in Sparks. Police say one person died on scene and a second person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.… MORE
Have Coffee With a Cop October 2nd
He says, there are important things to talk about, and Washoe County Sheriff Darrin Balaam says he’d love to see a big turnout for October 2nd’s, Coffee With a Cop Day.… MORE
School District Hosting Meeting to Discuss Swope Middle School Expansion
The Washoe County School District is hosting a community meeting to discuss a major expansion and renovation project at Swope Middle School. Riley Sutton with the district says the school’s been around for awhile, and has some other issues as well. That’s so Swope can eventually take 6th graders from six other feeder schools. The…… MORE
Fire Restrictions Lifted Today in The Plumas National Forest
The Forest Service announced that fire restrictions will be lifted for federally managed lands in the Plumas National Forest effective today. Restrictions on private land remain in place and are managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Forest visitors may enjoy campfires outside of designated campgrounds and recreation sites, although California campfire…… MORE
Alienstock Ends With no Incidents at Area 51
The festivals are over and the Earthlings have headed home from the Nevada desert, where people from around the globe took selfies – but didn’t actually “storm” area 51. Authorities reported no overnight incidents the base gates and no arrests or disturbances after an “Alienstock” festival ended at the Little A’Le’Inn in Rachel. Emergency services…… MORE
