Stewart Handte a former Mineral County Sheriff has been arrested in the kidnapping of 80-year-old Susan Hillygus. She was taken from her care facility August 8th. Investigators say Handte walked in with Roger Hillygus, her son, mislead the staff, and helped take her from the home. Handte previously worked for several Nevada law enforcement agencies.…… MORE
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Reno Man Wanted For Kidnapping Arrested After Standoff Near Long Beach, California
A man wanted in Reno for kidnapping his mentally disabled mother barricaded himself in Bellflower, California, near Long Beach, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. Roger Hillygus is alleged to have kidnapped his mother, 80-year-old Susan Hillygus, from a care facility on Aug. 8. The Reno Police Department has been trying to find…… MORE
Dayton Man Arrested For Fatal Hit & Run Crash
A Dayton man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run Thursday that killed a man and five dogs in the Six Mile Canyon Road area. 38-year-old James Vincent Parisi was arrested Thursday afternoon. NHP credited a concerned community and collaboration between the NHP and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office for the arrest. 59-year-old Michael…… MORE
South Reno Resident Has Contracted Hantavirus
A south Reno resident has contracted hantavirus. This is the first case of hantavirus in Washoe County since two cases were reported in 2017. Hantavirus is a rare respiratory disease spread by breathing in the dropping of infected rodents, most commonly deer mice. Washoe County District Health Officer, Kevin Dick says be mindful when cleaning…… MORE
Fernley is in The Spotlight After Two Massive Land Purchases
Fernley is now in the spotlight after two massive land purchases, and plans for two giant industrial parks. It can mean many more jobs.… MORE
Suspect in 2006 Murder in Custody in Washoe County
One of the suspects in a 2006 murder investigation has been returned to Washoe County to face charges, after being arrested earlier this year on unrelated charges in St. Clair County, Illinois. 33 year old Darwin Ramirez, was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder.…… MORE
Good Guys Deliver for Veterans Guest House and Honor Flight
The Classic Chevy Club of Reno is presenting $12,000 to Veterans Guest House and $12,000 to Honor Flight Nevada Friday. The funds were raised this summer at Summer Salute on Memorial Day weekend. The event is the largest one-day car show in Northern Nevada after Hot August Nights. The event is free to spectators, and…… MORE
Crews on The Scene of The Springs Fire in Mono County
Multiple agencies are on scene of a 1,200 acre wildfire southeast of Lee Vining in Mono County. The lighting caused Springs Fire is 15% contained. A total of 179 personnel are assisting with the fire. No homes are threatened.… MORE
Fatal Crash Under Investigation East of Fernley
One person was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 80 east of Fernley. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, it happened about 3:30 pm. Two people were ejected. The fast lane of eastbound Interstate 80 about 14 miles east of Fernley was closed during the crash investigation, it has since reopened.… MORE
Two People Displaced by Kitchen Fire
Two people were displaced from a home in north Sun Valley after a kitchen fire spread to the attic. The fire was reported on the 5700 block of Mayo Court just before 9pm. There were no injuries. The American Red Cross is helping the people displaced by the fire.… MORE
