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Northern Nevada local news

Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash Identified

The woman killed in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 in Carson City has been identified.  NHP says 92-year-old Virginia Baronian of Carson City was not wearing a seatbelt, and was thrown from the car she was riding in after the driver ran a red light, and crashed into two other vehicles. It happened Tuesday,…MORE

Sex Offender Arrested in Reno

A man wanted on a Sacramento warrant was arrested on Plumb Lane in Reno Thursday. The regional crime suppression unit arrested registered sex offender, 27 year old David Belmares, in cooperation with Sparks and Reno Police. He’s accused of sex crimes against children, with the use of force,  including  crimes against a minor under ten…MORE

Heart and Stroke Walk Sunday in Reno

Subway restaurants and the American Heart Association are supporting the Northern Nevada Heart & Stroke Walk and Run Sunday, in Reno. The Northern Nevada Heart & Stroke Walk and Run will take place at Wingfield Park. This year, the organization’s goal is to raise $300,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke. Subway has committed…MORE

“Minor” Mid Air Contact at Reno Air Races

Two planes were damaged in a mid-air incident at the Reno Air Races. KOLO 8 News Now is reporting, the incident involved “The Kraken” and “The Last Lap Player.” Both planes sustained minor prop and wing damage. The planes were able to land safely and there are no reported injuries. The accident happened in a…MORE

Woman Said She’d Get Groceries for an Elderly Person, Instead Stole Debit Card

Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect allegedly involved in elder exploitation. On July 4th, an elderly Carson City resident with dementia was visited by an unknown woman offering to help her get groceries. The victim gave the woman her shopping list and debit card. The woman never…MORE

Reno City Council Reconsidering The Daybreak Development Project

On a 4-3 vote, the Reno City Council has decided to reconsider the Daybreak Development project. Daybreak calls for 4700 homes in southeast Reno between Hidden Valley, Donner Springs and South Meadows near Veterans Parkway. After the council voted to reject the project for several reasons, including that the land is now part of the…MORE

House Destroyed by Fire on Ambrose Drive in West Reno

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire on Ambrose Drive in west Reno this morning. It was reported just after 2:00am. The house is a total loss. One person inside the house was taken to the hospital for treatment of possible smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the…MORE

Hungry Fire in Spanish Springs Fully Contained

The Hungry Fire in Spanish Springs was fully contained at 305 acres last night. TMFPD first responded to the brush fire and surrounded it with fire retardant from an air attack last Monday. No structures were damaged by the Hungry fire, the cause remains under investigation.MORE